RECENT CONNECTIONS
Sunday, October 27th I installed T. J. Roberts as the new pastor of The Worship Center at Brighton, CO. The church was charged with excitement and looking forward to the future. Welcome T. J. and Jill. May the Lord bless your ministry in Brighton.
November 1st Loretta and I travelled to Newport Beach, CA for a CEP board meeting followed by the Assemblies of God Executives conference which ran through Wednesday November 6th. It was tough duty to meet in Newport Beach, but we survived joyously.
Sunday, November 10th I was honored to speak for Pastor T. J. Harris at Mosaic Church in Englewood, CO. They have two Sunday a.m. services and will soon be adding a Saturday night service to handle the growth they are experiencing. Compassion ministry is a building block of this church and they are having a great impact on the Englewood area. God bless you T. J. and Robin!
On Thursday, November 14th I met with Kim Harvey who is a representative for Rural Compassion an arm of Convoy of Hope. Rural Compassion will come to an area and conduct a low cost seminar for rural church pastors. Recently our Southeast Section hosted this seminar with excellent results. Presbyter Don Henderson is a source of information, if you are interested in learning more about this ministry.
Rural Compassion is intent on encouraging rural pastors and equipping them for ministry. They will also work with individual rural churches in outreach efforts to their community. Recently, Pastor Chris Russell and Calvary Assembly in Brush, CO partnered with Convoy of Hope in an outreach project to the Brush community. Convoy of Hope does great work.
Friday, November 15th Loretta and I attended the Sarah’s Home Gala in Colorado Springs, CO. It was an excellent fund raising event for a strategic ministry to trafficked girls. Sarah’s Home was birthed in the heart of Peggy Vawter, facilitated by the grant of a church campus by the District Presbytery which was renovated with the help of several churches under the guidance of Sidney Redd, shepherded into reality by board chairman Phil Steiger, and now led by Lincoln Smith the Executive Director. Thanks to each and every one involved in the creation and sustaining of this important ministry.
Saturday, November 16th we drove to Montrose, CO and met with Pastor Cordell and Erin Hines. Sunday the 17th I had the privilege of ministering at Olathe AG and participating in a business meeting with the membership following the service. Cordell Hines will soon celebrate 21 years pastoring in Olathe, CO. Congratulations Cordell and Erin!
Sunday afternoon we traveled to Grand Junction and joined Bob Cook, Pastor of Victory Life Church and Rex Townsley, Pastor of Still Water Cowboy Church for the ground breaking of the new Cowboy Church property. About three acres of well-located land in Loma, CO was given to the church for future development. Still Water Cowboy Church is a PAC of Victory Life Church and is experiencing exciting growth. Also, Bob and Rex have been instrumental in helping our church in Parachute, CO as they engage in a pastoral search. God continues to give Rex physical strength in spite of colon cancer and we are praying for complete healing. God bless you Rex and Debbie as you lead Still Water Cowboy Church forward!
Congratulations to Pastor Doug Miller and Plum Creek Community Church in Castle Rock, CO as they worshipped for the first time in their new building, Sunday, November 17th. It was an exciting launch at the new site with nearly 2,000 people in attendance!
Tuesday, November 19th we enjoyed a Christmas dinner with our office staff and Departmental Leaders and spouses. Then Wednesday we conducted our annual calendar planning meeting with Department Leaders. Good things are in store for 2014. We are truly blest to work with such a fine group of people.
Have a happy Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas!
