McMinnville Area Meeting

Once again, the Lord met us in a powerful way at our District Leadership Meeting. Pastor Michael Harris opened the service, and then turned it to Bishop A.J. Coalter, our District Presbyter for this area of Tennessee.

The platform was filled with musicians and singers, and the congregation pressed together to make more room for the excited worshippers. Just about the time for the sermon, a side door opened and a large crowed from Battlefront Ministries came in, excited about what the Lord was doing. Chairs had already been set in the aisles before this large group arrive, and everyone had to get really close to make room! What a problem to have!

There was an amazing anointing during the message and the altar service was powerful as the Lord moved among His people. As people's needs were met, a fresh move of the Holy Spirit blew through the building. God is good!

After the service, the host church, McMinnville (North Hills) served refreshments in their fellowship building, and the saints enjoyed the fellowship as new friends were made, and old friends recounted their memories.

There will be only one more of these meetings for this year, the concluding service to be at the Tullahoma Church next Sunday night. We hope you will be with us, but you need to come early to be sure you get a seat. The service begins at 6:00 p.m.

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