Voice of Hope

A few-days ago, I made a quick post about the declining health of Bishop Allen Davis, former State Overseer and father of our Chief Financial Officer, Sister Londa Richardson. I have seen him twice in the last three days, but because of my need to return to the state office, I am unable to visit today. I just ended a conversation with Londa a moment ago to get an update. Londa spent the night with him at the hospital and was unable to get much rest because of the constant interaction with the medical staff and her father. She needs sleep. During this time of uncertainty with Brother Davis, I am asking you pray for Londa and the rest of the family. They have been an outstanding example of caring for aging parents, first with Dwight's parents, then Sister MIldred Davis and now Bishop Allen Davis. Would you please take a few moments today and pray for strength for their bodies, and courage to their hearts and minds? Would you pray for the Presence of the Holy Spirit, whom the sc...

As we near the end of pastoral appreciation month I have found myself looking back over the last thirty years of ministry. I have been blessed to serve three churches as Senior Pastor before assuming the responsibilities of a Presiding Bishop, a role that I have been serving in for fourteen years. I still feel like I am a pastor at heart. This is certainly not an exhaustive list of everything I've learned, but I think you will get the idea: I have learned that I don't have all the answers. It seems inherent with the work, you are often called upon to answer the most troubling questions of life...some that don't have clear answers. So, I have learned that sometimes you don't have to say anything...just be there. I have learned that I am not always right, and I have learned that others are not always right either. Our perception of things may not always be reality and we must never make decisions without as much information as possible. Often, that information doesn...

Folks, Londa's father is in the hospital tonight with pneumonia. Would you please join me in prayer for Bishop Davis and for his family as they provide care for him. Bishop Davis is one of our retired Bishops who served our church for many, many years. Thanks and God bless. E.C. McKinley

This morning, our Sister-in-law Lori underwent cancer surgery in Kentucky. Lori is a true survivor in every sense of the word and is much lived by our family. Please pray for Lori and Greg and for their children. We know the Lord is able to touch her and that you cannot have a testimony with a test.

I just received word that retired pastor and evangelist Jim Hutchins passed away at about 2:00 p,m. today. I will share information on services when I receive them. Please join me in prayer for Hutchins family.

Please be in prayer for Brother Tim McCaleb, I received the notice below concerning the passing of his mother: Dear Roberts Tabernacle and Friends:   Sister Thelma McCaleb died last night.  She is Pastor Tim McCaleb's mother.  The arrangements are as follows:   Bass Funeral Home Gordonsville, TN   http://www.bassfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=11069   Visitation:  Friday - 3-8pm   and     Saturday - 11am-1pm          Funeral Service at Bass Funeral Home   1:00 pm

Retired U.S. Army Chaplain (LTC) Jerry Moates, originally from Etowah, is appointed as the Interim Pastor of the City Park Chapel Church of God of Prophecy, S Matlock  in Athens.  Chaplain Moates currently lives in Cleveland.  The former Pastor Curt Aukerman and his wife Donna left their Athens pastoral ministry after serving the Church for 8 years in order for Reverend Aukerman to pursue his studies full time in the Medical Profession.      Chaplain Moates served 27 years in the U.S. Army and 15 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard prior to his retirement. He served in the TNARNG in Etowah, Sweetwater, Athens, Nashville and Smyrna serving as an Enlisted Soldier for 5 years and Officer for 10 years prior to going on Active Duty as a Chaplain endorsed by the Church of God of Prophecy.   He pastored Churches of God of Prophecy in Birchwood and Athens and served as a District Youth Director and National Evangelist prior to going on Active...