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Tonight there was a very large turnout for the visitation services for Bishop Eugene Weakley. People traveled long distances to spend just a few minutes with the Weakley family to show their love, honor and respect. I am so thankful that Bishop Weakley looked past my multiple flaws and spend time "pouring" into me his years of experience and wisdom. I am a better man because he touched my life. Many of you may not know this but let me share a little something with you tonight. I am agonizing over the sermon I will deliver tomorrow to honor Bishop Weakley. I fear that i will not be able to do justice to the giant of a man that he was. Don't get me wrong, I DO believe I have a "word" from the Lord, but I know it comes through the frailty of a human being. In January 1989, my father, Rev. James T. McKinley was suddenly called home to heaven. Although he had suffered heart failure, his death was still quite unexpected. Only a short-time later my mother Genev...

This morning I met with Sister Wonnie Weakley, Jeff and Regina Cassidy to begin preparation for the visitation and funeral services for Bishop Eugene Weakley. You will see the arrangements in an earlier post. After that meeting, I went to St. Thomas hospital in Nashville and prayed with Sister Darlene Bagley, a retired minister's wife and with Sister Billie Hill, wife of Burns pastor, Tony Hill. I then traveled to Centennial Hospital to visit Pastor Bary Ray (Rickman). Just as I was going up the elevator to his room, I received a call from Pastor Ray that he had been released and was on his way home. I then made the short trip over to Vanderbilt Hospital where I visited with Bill Stockham, International Prayer Coordinator and had prayer for him. Then on to Lebanon for a meeting with the church. I just returned home a few-minutes-ago and thought I would make a quick post to share these special prayer requests with you and learned that retired minister, Bishop Esque Green passed a...

Greetings Church Family, Today (Wednesday) Bro Esque Green went to be with the Lord. As this family and our church mourns this loss, Heaven has gained. Please keep Janelle and Carolyn and their family in your prayers. I will post the arrangements when they are made. In Christ Pastor Terry Swaw

Visitation: Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services: Friday, April 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Murfreesboro Funeral Home 145 Innsbrooke Blvd Murfreesboro, TN. 37128 www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com Dr. E.C. McKinley, presiding bishop will be in charge of service -- Post From My iPad

Due to the death of former Tennessee State Overseer Bishop Eugene Weakley, Children's Ministry Think Tank at the Lebanon Church on March 31st has been cancelled. Please lift up and support the Weakley family during this difficult time. Kim Batson -- Post From My iPad

Tonight Debra and I visited with Bill and Debbie Stockham at the critical care unit in Nashville. Bill was hospitalized there as he continues to struggle from the results of a brain tumor that was removed earlier. Debbie serves as the Executive Secretary to our General Overseer, Bishop Randall Howard and Bill is the International Prayer Coordinator for the Church of God of Prophecy. I shared with Bill and Debbie that I would be sharing this request with all of you tonight. Thank you for your prayers of faith.

I just returned home a few-minutes-ago from visiting with Pastor Bary Ray (Rickman). Yesterday he underwent surgery to remove a cancer from one of his kidneys. I was with him yesterday before he went in and then last night when he was put in a regular room. Bary did not rest well last night, but he has been receiving good reports from the doctors. He was in good spirits tonight but noticeably tired. We had pray together and are believing the Lord for his total recovery. I shared that I would be requesting prayer for him tonight. Thank you for joining your faith with ours for his healing.

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Just a short time ago, Bishop Eugene Weakley, former overseer of Tennessee and General ABM director passed away. My wife and I were there along with numerous pastors and their spouses. There were several members there as well, along with his family. Today a great man has finished his course well. please join me in prayer for his family. -- Post From My iPad

I am pleased to announce the appointment of an interim pastor for the Roberts Tabernacle Church. This morning, I installed Peggy Clements to serve. Please join me in prayer for Peggy and the children.

My recent trip to Panama was a great success. I am sharing just a few of the photos from the trip here.

July 15-17, 2011 Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center Murfreesboro, TN Special guest: Dr. Tom Renfro PLEASE NOTE, A SPECIAL HOTEL RESERVATIONS SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY Please enjoy this video introducing Dr. Refro

Last night I arrived at Nashville International airport after ministering at the Republic of Panama National Convention. The Lord moved in a powerful way among us and I was thrilled to see such a revival among the young people of the nation. This is now the third place that I have seen such a power move of the Holy Spirit. I saw the same think in Kiev, Ukraine, Buenos Aries, Argentina and now Panama City, Panama. I long to see this move of the Spirit in the United States, but I feel it is about to happen. God is faithful and He wants to pour His Spirit out, but we must be willing to receive it. Upon my arrive, my wife Debra and my daughter Lindsey met me at the airport and we traveled immediately to Murfreesboro to visit Bishop Eugene Weakley, the former overseer of Tennessee. He is gravely ill, but he perked up when I shared with him my experience in Panama. I have heard him say for years that he longs for revival. Please join me in prayer for Bishop Weakley and his family.

Dear friends, I have not posted for a few days due to my trip to the Republic of Panama. I am preaching twice at the National Convention and Leadership Conference. Upon my return to the United States on Monday, I will begin posting updates and reports, including photos of this short trip. God bless you is my prayer. E.C. McKinley

We are pleased to welcome Jaden Thomas Jones to the world! I understand he is already being recruited by the Tennessee Vols! Jaden was born to Jeff and Kimmy Jones at 5:15 p.m. today, weighing in at six pounds and seven ounces (6.7) Congratulations!

The last few days have been extremely busy as we have continued to minister in Tennessee. On Sunday morning, I ministered at the Roberts Tabernacle church in Westmoreland. Immediately after the service, Debra and I traveled to Cleveland for our district meeting there. The Keith Street church was filled with worshipers and the Lord showed Himself strong. With meetings on Monday and Tuesday, the day was filled with activity, but again we are confident of the Lord's provision for all the needs. Today I participated in the Administrative Committee meetings and then on our way back to Hendersonville, we stopped at the Weakley's home in Murfreesboro to visit and pray for them. Bishop Weakley is extremely ill and needs our prayers right now. We are so thankful to work with such wonderful people.

I am sharing the following request on behalf of the Weakley family. This message comes from Juanita Weakley. Please join us in prayer; Today, Monday, March 14th, we received some bad news from Gene's PET Scan. The cancer has spread over his entire body. Please Please help us pray for deliverance, peace, and victory. We've known this wonderful Lord for over 63 years and we are s till trusting Him now. PRAY HARD..... -- Post From My iPad

BAND of BROTHERS “Called To Duty” Strength*Unity*Courage Men, come and join us for the 2011 TN Men’s Retreat @ Camp Hickory Hills April 8-9, Dickson, TN. The speakers will be David Bryan Executive Director of Global Outreach, E.C. McKinley Presiding Bishop TNCOGOP and Leon Graves Sr. Pastor @Lakeside. The cost is $35.00 that includes , steak dinner & all meals, lodging, t-shirt and skeet shoot. (Ammo not provided.) Registration begins @ 4pm and the steak dinner @ 6pm. Hope to see you there!

This morning, Debra and I traveled to the Roberts Tabernacle church to minister. There was a great crowd and the worship was excellent. The Lord helped us to understand "why hard times come our way." Immediately after the morning service, we left and traveled to the Keith Street Church in Cleveland, Tennessee for the District Leadership meeting. The house was full, even in the balconies and the Lord made His presence known in a powerful and rich way. Although the miles were long today and our bodies are physically worn out, we received supernatural strength for the journey. Thank you for your prayers as we continue this journey of ministry. We love you all.

Mr. Holder is the brother-in-law of Pastor Jim Mitchell, Oakwood church in Chattanooga. Please be in prayer for this family. Arrangements E.D.Holder visitation at Heritage Funeral Homes 2-4 pm and 6 -8 pm Tuesday 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN - (423) 894-2010 www.heritagefh.com Funeral Wednesday at 11 am Bayside Baptist Church Harrison Tn. ... 6100 Highway 58 Harrison, TN 37341 (423) 344-8327 with viewing an hour before service

If you will look to the right of this page, you will find the entire recording of the memorial service for Pastor Gary Clements.

I am happy to report that Pastor Geneva Carter has been released from Baptist Hospital in Nashville and it seems she is doing very well. Thank the Lord for His mercy.

Hello Everyone, Once again, I am happy to report an excellent mission trip to Haiti. I was accompanied by a group from the Cleveland, TN community (Gary and Pat Fuller, Dr. Jerry DeVane) one man from Indiana (Donny Garst), and one teenager from Washington State (Joshua Deare). One lady from Germany (Barbel Steffen) who was already there. Our main focus as a group was the orphanage, although I also visited several of the ongoing projects to check on their progress and status. While at the orphanage, I built a very large security gate that brought the orphanage wall to completion. Gary Fuller built shelves and cabinets and did other carpenter tasks. Dr. Jerry DeVane, who majored as an undergraduate in electrical engineering, did extensive work in wiring and plumbing. He also attended to the medical needs of the children and the community. Pat assisted all of us in various tasks and cooked wonderful meals. She also attended to the various needs of the children and staff. Donny ...

Yesterday, Debra and I traveled to Memphis to visit Brenda Prince who was seriously injured in a car accident last week. Initially she was taken to the Dyersburg hospital, then transported by helicopter to The MED in Memphis where she was in the trauma intensive care unit. Yesterday, she was moved to a step-down unit and is in a lot of pain. It was only the hand of the Lord that she is still alive tonight. This morning, we went to St. Jude's Medical Center (also in Memphis) to be with the family of Justin Tollett. Justin underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Justin and his family are from Crossville where is Grandfather Pastor Eddie Kilgore serves as pastor. There was a large group of supporters there and we continue to pray for Justin's recovery. We left Memphis and headed for the Chattanooga area where we arrived just a few-minutes ago. Vernetta Reid, the wife of Pastor Winston Reid (Wildwood Ave, Cleveland) will be undergoing heart surgery tomorrow at Erlanger hospital....

Children's Ministry Think Tank on Thursday, March 31st at the Lebanon Church. This is a time of sharing, fellowship, and brainstorming. Please bring curriculium or materials your church is no longer using to pass along to another children's ministry team. Snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there. Kim Batson 615-604-7484 kim.batson@comcast.net - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I am happy to report that Pastor Verna Seager was released from the hospital today and was given a good report. Thank you for your prayers.

Today I learned from Pastor Eddie Kilgore of the Crossville, Tennessee church that his grandson Justin is facing a very serious procedure at St. Jude's hospital in Memphis this week. At four-years-old, Justin had been experiencing flu-like symptoms and after further medical investigation it was learned that he has a brain tumor. Please help us pray for this family and especially for Justin. God is in control and we are asking for His grace. Please share this with your friends.

Many of you know that my son Shaun is a gifted administrator. He is also a great graphics designer. He is making a service available to our pastors and churches at no cost to be a blessing to you. Check out his website www.shaunmckinley.com to see the bulletin covers and other resources. Thank you Shaun.

Dear friends, I certainly don't want to exclude anyone from prayer requests but following three on on my heart right now. If there are more, please email me and I will do the best I can to post them. 1. Brenda Prince, spouse of retired minister David Prince was in a terrible accident and is currently hospitalized in Memphis. 2. Pastor Verna Seager, currently serving the Monterrey, Tennessee church is currently in the Cookeville hospitalized. 3. Please continue to remember the Clements family. Pastor Gary Clements (Roberts Tabernacle) passed away last Wednesday The body of Christ needs to stand together during these difficult times and hold one another up before the Lord. Thank you so much.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows: Visitation and the service will be conducted at the church where Gary was pastoring. Roberts Tabernacle COGOP 1801 Fairfield Rd. Westmoreland, TN 37186 Visitation, Friday, March 4, 5:00 p.m. Visitation, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. till time of service Service, Saturday, March 5, 2:00 (All times are CST) Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 5591 New 31E Westmoreland, TN 37186 (615) 644-5200 ‎rwoodardfuneralhome.com Info line (615) 644-5222 A contact number for someone at Roberts Tabernacle if you need directions is: Diana Anderson, 615-415-4768. Additional Information: The North American Leadership Council has set up a memorial fund at the Tennessee State Office to assist Peggy and the children. For those wanting to make contribution, this can be made payable to the Church of God of Prophecy with the memo line “Gary Clements Memorial Fund”, mailing address is: P O Box 2319, Hendersonville, TN 37077-2319. For the internatio...

I am saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Pastor Gary Clements of the Roberts Tabernacle Church in Westmoreland, Tennessee. We had just finished two days of meetings with the North American Leadership Council in Cleveland when we received word that Gary was being rushed to the emergency room. His parents, Bishop Sam and Linda Clements of Cleveland left immediately, along with Debra and I, and Presiding Bishop of Florida Bishop Robert F. and Mary Ann Davis. Bishop Randall Howard left shortly after us, and we stayed with the Clements at the Sumner Regional Hospital in Gallatin, TN until Gary's brothers and their family arrived. I am asking for special prayers for Gary's family. I will post more information as it is received.

The tentative date for the Tennessee State Convention is July 15-17, 2011 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Murfreesboro. More information will follow.

I just talked with Juanita Weakley. Brother Weakley is doing so well that he may actually get to go home tomorrow. The doctor is surprised that he has turned around so quickly. Sister Weakley said to pass her love on to everyone. God bless