All is going great. So many people complicate God's plan for their lives. You do not have to be worried or concerned about how you will accomplish God's will. It is just like following directions on a map. The biggest difference is you get the direction from your own spirit inside of you. If you are saved your spirit will never lead you wrong. To fulfill God's plan you only need to take the next step. What is God saying to you today? If he doesn't tell you to take another step today you just keep being faithful where you are. God knows where you are and he will speak to you when it is time to take another step.
Some of the things I have learned in the past several months are priceless. I am doing more and accomplishing more than I ever have before with much less effort. I depend less on myself daily and more on God. I realize that I am not under any pressure to perform. My obligation is to put my faith in God and walk in my anointing.
When we first started the Marion Ministry things were very hard. The actual ministering wasn't hard and we didn't have problems. What I am referring to is the added responsibility. This was good for me because when it got harder I knew this wasn't God's plan. I began to seek God more than before and I have learned how to depend on his strength.
Today I am more rested and relaxed than ever and I am doing more for God than at any other time. Both ministries are thriving and growing. Here in Bonneau we are stressing more than ever our responsibility to reach out to those who are lost. We are responsible to tell others about Jesus. We are responsbile to invite others to church. I am really believing God for more salvations, rededications, and people being filled with the Holy Spirit than ever before. As we have set our faith things have already began to change. The gifts are flowing freely in the church. Results are coming much easier. A couple of weeks ago we had 6 people come and rededicate their lives to the Lord. None of these were members of our church, but people who have just began coming to the church. We had a young girl get saved this past week. We've had several salvations in the last month. I thank God that this is increasing. We also had one filled with the Holy Spirit Sunday night.
The Marion Ministry is growing weekly. We had 42 people last week.The numbers are growing every single week. It is amazing to me at the way these people are soaking up the word of God. The flow here is more free than anywhere I have ever ministered. I know great things are ahead for this area as we obey God.
My family is doing great as well. I don't understand why anyone would want to follow and other plan than God's. I could not be happier than obeying the Lord daily. It is so good to know that God always has our best interest at hand.
Until next time,
Pastor J
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. I know ours seems to get better each year. I guess with God on our side we shouldn't expect it to be any other way.
I am so excited about all that God is doing that it is really hard to contain myself. Sometimes it seems like I could just explode inside. I have heard about God's plan and vision for us for many years now. I never had any idea that I would get to play a part in it like God has allowed me to.
The church here is doing better than ever. The people seem more hungry and excited than ever before. There are so many things I could say about this that there wouldn't be room to write. I believe we have had more changed lives than ever before.
I sense that God wants to move this year than ever before. I believe it is a time for us to yield to the Holy Spirit and let God have his way. We get so much more accomplished when we allow God to fulfill his plan through us instead of getting in the way by doing it our way.
The Marion ministry is doing great as well. We have been meeting on Thursday nights for several weeks now. I am not goint to say that I am surprised, but the response has been great as well. It has been miraculous what God has done in such a short time. There are other things that he is doing right now that I will tell you about later. Sometimes things take place in our lives as we keep our faith in God that is really amazing. I will never again be concerned about anything God tells me to do, because he has all the provision we need as we obey him.
I figured it was about time to update again. I know that it's been awhile, but as much as I try to keep everyone informed this seems to always get last priority. Thank God he is working with us and in us daily.
Pastor J
I am so excited about all that God is doing that it is really hard to contain myself. Sometimes it seems like I could just explode inside. I have heard about God's plan and vision for us for many years now. I never had any idea that I would get to play a part in it like God has allowed me to.
The church here is doing better than ever. The people seem more hungry and excited than ever before. There are so many things I could say about this that there wouldn't be room to write. I believe we have had more changed lives than ever before.
I sense that God wants to move this year than ever before. I believe it is a time for us to yield to the Holy Spirit and let God have his way. We get so much more accomplished when we allow God to fulfill his plan through us instead of getting in the way by doing it our way.
The Marion ministry is doing great as well. We have been meeting on Thursday nights for several weeks now. I am not goint to say that I am surprised, but the response has been great as well. It has been miraculous what God has done in such a short time. There are other things that he is doing right now that I will tell you about later. Sometimes things take place in our lives as we keep our faith in God that is really amazing. I will never again be concerned about anything God tells me to do, because he has all the provision we need as we obey him.
I figured it was about time to update again. I know that it's been awhile, but as much as I try to keep everyone informed this seems to always get last priority. Thank God he is working with us and in us daily.
Pastor J
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
I just wanted to update you all again on what is going on with the Outreach Ministry in Marion. Things are going absolutely great. As I have said before the help that we've had within the church and outside the church is absolutely amazing. I cannot imagine how we would have done what has been done without the awesome group of people God has given us.
At this time the sound system has been installed. The yards have been finished again and prepared for the initial opening. All sheetrock work has been done, sanded, and painting has begun. Actually, all painting has been done except just a little in the bathrooms which will be completed Saturday. The cleaning crew has gone down and recleaned everything. We are now just doing odds and ends to wrap things up. There are so many things that are being done simultaneously that it's hard to tell you all of them.
I will say that all has gone even better than planned. We have not even started the first service there and some other things have opened up since we have begun this work. I am looking forward to the first service with great anticipation at all that God is going to do.
Until next time,
Pastor
At this time the sound system has been installed. The yards have been finished again and prepared for the initial opening. All sheetrock work has been done, sanded, and painting has begun. Actually, all painting has been done except just a little in the bathrooms which will be completed Saturday. The cleaning crew has gone down and recleaned everything. We are now just doing odds and ends to wrap things up. There are so many things that are being done simultaneously that it's hard to tell you all of them.
I will say that all has gone even better than planned. We have not even started the first service there and some other things have opened up since we have begun this work. I am looking forward to the first service with great anticipation at all that God is going to do.
Until next time,
Pastor
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October 7,2010
Marion Ministry Update
Thanks to great help things are moving very rapidly now. We are actually about a week ahead of where we thought we would be at this point. All walls for offices and classes are up now. All sheetrock work has been done with the exception of sanding that will be done this weekend. The sound system is being installed today. The painting will start next week. One crew is scheduled to go up and do a final cleaning. Another crew is going to go up and do the yards one more time before we start.
Overall everything is great. If we have run into any problems at all I don't know what they are. I know this is more responsibility, but with the help we have it is very easy to handle. I cannot say enough how appreciative I am about the help we have here at this church. What God is doing could not happen without faithful people.
I know that many are still wanting to know about the start date. This is what I am doing right now. My next post I should be able to give the start date. I have been hesitant to do so because I do not want to tell everyone a date and then something come up and I have to change it. I really like to stick with what I tell everyone.
Until next time,
Pastor J
Thanks to great help things are moving very rapidly now. We are actually about a week ahead of where we thought we would be at this point. All walls for offices and classes are up now. All sheetrock work has been done with the exception of sanding that will be done this weekend. The sound system is being installed today. The painting will start next week. One crew is scheduled to go up and do a final cleaning. Another crew is going to go up and do the yards one more time before we start.
Overall everything is great. If we have run into any problems at all I don't know what they are. I know this is more responsibility, but with the help we have it is very easy to handle. I cannot say enough how appreciative I am about the help we have here at this church. What God is doing could not happen without faithful people.
I know that many are still wanting to know about the start date. This is what I am doing right now. My next post I should be able to give the start date. I have been hesitant to do so because I do not want to tell everyone a date and then something come up and I have to change it. I really like to stick with what I tell everyone.
Until next time,
Pastor J
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 28,2010
Marion Ministry Update
Things are finally moving along. All has gone great with zoning and permitting. We have had much favor from the very start. The guys went down last Friday, purchased materials, and then dropped them off at the building. They went back Saturday and the walls started going up. They got much done in just a little time! They will be going back again for a few days at the end of this week. I have some great pics of the building as well as of the work in progress. I have never downloaded pictures to this blog so I will try and get this done in the next few days. I also will have a section of the upcoming Lifeline Monthly dedicated to this work. It is very important to me to make sure all that are involved know what is going on.
The Holy Spirit told me many days ago that this was the group of people that he had given me to change the face of this ministry. It is amazing at the help that I have to accomplish this vision. I don't feel like their is truly any way to let those involved let them know how much we appreciate them. You guys are awesome!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Things are finally moving along. All has gone great with zoning and permitting. We have had much favor from the very start. The guys went down last Friday, purchased materials, and then dropped them off at the building. They went back Saturday and the walls started going up. They got much done in just a little time! They will be going back again for a few days at the end of this week. I have some great pics of the building as well as of the work in progress. I have never downloaded pictures to this blog so I will try and get this done in the next few days. I also will have a section of the upcoming Lifeline Monthly dedicated to this work. It is very important to me to make sure all that are involved know what is going on.
The Holy Spirit told me many days ago that this was the group of people that he had given me to change the face of this ministry. It is amazing at the help that I have to accomplish this vision. I don't feel like their is truly any way to let those involved let them know how much we appreciate them. You guys are awesome!
Until next time,
Pastor J
Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 23,2010
Since my last blog much has taken place. Many things that God has shown us in the past and directed us to do we are now doing. We have heard for over 25 years that other ministries would start out of this one, and now this has begun. Last month we leased a building in Marion, SC for our next ministry. The building is a little under 4000 square foot and we got it at a steal of a deal. We have had favor every step of the way. We have had favor not only within our ministry, but also people who have never attended our church. God is doing just as he said!
I will begin to use this blog as a means to let people know what is going on. I'm having people ask me this regularaly and I have been trying to think of the best way to keep everyone updated. We will use other means, but I will try and keep you updated through my blog better than ever before. Please keep checking back because much is going on.
Until next time,
Pastor J
I will begin to use this blog as a means to let people know what is going on. I'm having people ask me this regularaly and I have been trying to think of the best way to keep everyone updated. We will use other means, but I will try and keep you updated through my blog better than ever before. Please keep checking back because much is going on.
Until next time,
Pastor J
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July 14,2010
It is so amazing how God works! I truly believe that the only hindrance in our lives for God is our faith. Situations, circumstances, problems, the economy, or nothing else is any match for God. This very day we are doing better than ever before. God spoke to me at the end of last year and said that the last half of this year would begin the greatest transition period as well as growth period that we have ever had. We are seeing that right now!
In the next month or so we will begin some outreaches into other communities as well as other things that God has laid on my heart many days ago. The church as a whole has had to make a decision as to which way it would go. Sad to say many have chosen direction opposite of the word and the spirit. Thank God that it is our time to shine. Each and every individual that has not bought into the foolishness that is contrary to the Word of God can expect nothing but increase in their lives and ministries. I encourage you to stir up the gift of God inside of you because what God has promised he is also able to perform. Only believe!
I am in the process of having meetings now concerning the vision of the church and this will increase in the next couple months. Promotion time is here! It pays to stay faithful to God and his word. Be careful who you spend your time with for many have lost their way because of toxic relationships. Follow God and those that are following God and you will never go wrong. (1 Corinthians 11:1)
Keep us in your prayers as we pursue all that God has called us to do and we will do the same for you!
Until next time,
Pastor J
In the next month or so we will begin some outreaches into other communities as well as other things that God has laid on my heart many days ago. The church as a whole has had to make a decision as to which way it would go. Sad to say many have chosen direction opposite of the word and the spirit. Thank God that it is our time to shine. Each and every individual that has not bought into the foolishness that is contrary to the Word of God can expect nothing but increase in their lives and ministries. I encourage you to stir up the gift of God inside of you because what God has promised he is also able to perform. Only believe!
I am in the process of having meetings now concerning the vision of the church and this will increase in the next couple months. Promotion time is here! It pays to stay faithful to God and his word. Be careful who you spend your time with for many have lost their way because of toxic relationships. Follow God and those that are following God and you will never go wrong. (1 Corinthians 11:1)
Keep us in your prayers as we pursue all that God has called us to do and we will do the same for you!
Until next time,
Pastor J
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