Voice of Hope

I am sad to announce the passing of retired minister, Roy Martin. Grissom Funeral Home is in charge of services. UVisitation is from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday with the service at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home -- Post From My iPad

I am pleased to announce that Brother and Sister Harold Batson will be serving as the pastoral team for the Liverworth church. This appointment was actually made at the convention, however, I inadvertently left the church name off of the names called. I am praying for God's best for the Liverworth congregation and for Brother and Sister Batson. Please join me in prayer for their success and for many souls

From General Overseer Randall Howard: "We mourn the loss of our dear Brother and Bishop John Doroshuk. He was carried across Jordan's river last night while the family sang around his bed. He was a great Missionary Apostle and God used him to reap an awesome harvest in the revival lands of the former Soviet Union. Our prayers go out to Sister Ruth and the Doroshuk family." -- Post From My iPad

Hey Bishop I would like to ask a fovor of you. My little sister had her baby monday, the baby has anencephaly, she has no skull just skin covering her brain, she has no eye sockets, and she has a open place in the top of her head where you can see her brain. The dr.'s give her no chance to live, she was born on 7/18/11 monday at 5:30 and she has lived for 5 days now. They said she would not eat, she is nursing, they said she would open her eyes, she has opened her eyes, she sucks her thumb, she tries to raise her head up, she just amazing. What I would like you to is ask the COGOP of TN to be in prayer for her, her name is Finley. I would like them to not just to pray for her to live but that God make her whole.... With love, Jason..., thanks so much. God bless and have a great day.

Sermons from the 2011 Tennessee State Convention will soon be available online. Because of post-convention activities, I have been pressed for the time to convert the files. I invite you to check our state website for more details. www.tncogop.org -- Post From My iPad

Bro. McKinley, I was asked to send you a message letting you know of the birth of Elijah Alexander George at 12:20 am this morning at Hendersonville hospital. He weighed 8lb 3oz, and is 21 inches long. The proud parents are Robby and Beth George. The proud grandparents are Charlie and Sandy Erickson. God Bless, Sandy Erickson - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I am pleased to announce that our website will undergo a major overhaul. Shaun McKinley has volunteered to help serve as the webmaster, and his excellent abilities will add a new dimension to the outreach of the Tennessee State Office. I invite you to check in from time-to-time to see the major improvements. www.tncogop.org

Thank you to the State of Tennessee and all of the Churches that I have had the opportunity to pastor. It has been an awesome adventure. I have had a blast in every position, as Pastor, Campground Manager/Coordinator, District Overseer, etc. But most of all, Thank You to all of the Special People who I have had the privilege to serve. I love you all! Please pray for me as I enter this new phase of ministry. A huge part of my position as Director of Bethesda Mission Inc. will be to search for money to help the needy of Houston County pay utility bills. If you would like more info please email me at rnealsr@peoplestel.net . Richard Neal

On Sunday afternoon, delegates and friends returned home still glowing from a marvelous experience. It seemed as if the Lord showed Himself strong in such a special way, ministering to thirsty souls. In each session the Spirit brought such unity and peace. In subsequent posts I will be sharing highlights for those who we're unable to attend. I personally thank everyone who made this a convention to remember. -- Post From My iPad

Earlier I posted about the passing of Pastor Bary Ray's sister, Shirley Lambert. I just received the funeral arrangements and am sharing them for your benefit. Also, please join me in prayer for Bary and his family. Visitation, Wednesday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service, Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Woodard Funeral Home 5591 New 31E Westmoreland, TN 37186 (615) 644-5200 www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com

The Cleveland Daily Banner has printed a great article about Sister Elva Howard. I encourage you to read and share it. CLICK HERE -- Post From My iPad

Shirley Lambert (Bary Ray's sister) passed away around 12:30 today. I don't have any details yet, but will post them when available.

The full program for the 2011 Tennessee State Convention program is available for download and printing. Simply CLICK HERE . -- Post From My iPad

6:30 p.m. Main session in Mirabella F-J Opening of the Convention Introduction of Special Guests Appointment of Convention Committees Worship by the Convention Worship Team Offering Special music by Jacob Young Message by Kay Horner

9:30 a.m. Main session in Mirabella F-J Committee Reports Finance & Stewardship Business Committee Worship by Convention Worship Team Special Music by Lindsey McKinley Convention Address by Dr. E.C. McKinley

12:00 Noon All Ladies are invited to join us for the fourth bi-annual State Convention LADIES LUNCHEON, Saturday, July 16th, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. GRACE & GLORY is this year’s theme. Featured guest will be Candy Hemphill Christmas, Christian recording artist and founder of “Bridge” ministries. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Ticket information can be secured by contacting Londa Richardson. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. (Oakleigh A/B)

2:30 p.m. Special session for all pastors, ministers, local church leaders, laity directed by Presiding Bishop: Childrens Ministries Youth Ministries Womens Ministries International Director of Communications (Mirabella F-J)

6:30 p.m. Worship led by Youth Ministries Special music by Youth Mass Choir under direction of June Gordon Offering Message by Dr. Tom Renfo, M.D. There will be special prayer for the sick and for prayer cloths during the altar service by all pastors/state staff and convention delegates. Come expecting your miracle!

9:30 a.m. Pastors we request you, your companion and children sit in the reserved seating area for this entire session. This seating will be in the front left and right sides. We ask the families of deceased ministers please be seated in the front/center section. Honoring our Ministers Special Music by Glynis Varlack Allgood Special Music by Joshua Dasher Special Tribute to Deceased Ministers Special Tribute to Former State Overseer, Bishop M. Eugene Weakley Ordination Service Consecration

On Friday night, July 15th the first general session of the Tennessee State Convention will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. Located in the beautiful facilities of the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center just off I-24 (Exit 76) you will find ample free parking and comfortable surroundings. Josh Dasher and the Keith Street Ministries Worship Team will lead the convention attendees in the opening session. This team is a powerful and anointed group of musicians and vocalists who are dedicated to leading worshipers into the Presence of the Lord. Jacob Young an extremely talented vocalist with a Southern Gospel sound will be ministering in song. Kay Horner of "Reflections of the Heart Ministries" will be our keynote speaker and evangelist for the night. Kay has served in a variety of ministry roles including Executive Director of New Hope Pregnancy Care Center, Associate Pastor of Peerless Road Church, Administrator for Voice of Salvation Ministries, and Christian Educati...

Dear friends, It has been quite a while since I've posted. Above everything thing else, the times of prayer and preparation for the Tennessee State Convention has been weighing heavy on everyone on the state staff. With the youth camps finishing up this week (we were able to visit all of them) the level of activity for all of the staff will ramp up a little more. I am so blessed to have such a capable group of people to work alongside in Tennessee, and there is no way to show the gratitude I have for them. The convention will convene next week, Friday, July 15th at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We look forward to the ministry of Kay Horner, Dr. Tom Renfro and a powerful worship team. With anticipation we look to see a special move of God among His people gathered there. In the next few days, I will be posting highlights from each session of the convention on this blog. I will be pointing to it from our Facebook accounts, on the Sta...