I have waited a day to get my thoughts in order regarding the tremendous celebration that took place Sunday.Thank you to everyone who planned, prayed and served to do a wonderful job to make sure it would be a weekend to remember.
It
was good to all be together with a great crowd, and we have had some
great reports regarding those who were able to watch online including
Rosalie Castleberry the daughter of former pastor Howard Meadors.
Beginning
with a baptism, we praise the Lord for Kaleesi Lyon. Ronnie Floyd was
such a blessing to get to know and to here. He was so encouraging to
us.
He told me if he lived here he would join our church :) He may say
that everywhere , but it was nice to hear.,"What is the Great Commission?" Was the title and theme of His message. Jesus last charge in the gospels to His disciples.
The
afternoon meal was five star provided by Wendy Mann and her team!
Wow! It was perfect, and then another great crowd stayed for the
Homecoming service.
The music was so fun and a blessing as
Marcia took us on a journey of choir, praise team, quartet, and
congregational singing. It was like a Gaither Homecoming singing as she
incorporated many different people. We loved it, and I sensed the folks did too.
Beulah
Whitesell did an outstanding job of sharing our history. If you didn't
know anything about the church, her presentation made you feel like you
were there. Fred Cummings wrapped it up with a great word as we
finished the little over two hour celebration.
Those who were in the sound room and doing the media, great job on a crazy, busy, day.
Thanks to Keith Ballinger and Don Bridge who worked most of the day yesterday breaking down and putting things up.
Thank you for letting me be your Pastor. It is a joy, and we have much to do for the Lord. Bro. Greg
