Voice of Hope

We are saddened to announce the passing of Bishop Woodrow Forsythe, retired minister.  Bishop Forsythe served for many years at the Mayland, Tennessee Church.  More information will be posted later today. In the mean time, please pray for Sister Wilma and the rest of the family.

Tonight a large group of worship leaders and pastors gathered at the Emerge church in Lebanon, Tennessee for a special teaching event featuring Tony Sutherland.  Tony is a part of the team at the Free Chapel Church in Georgia, where Jentzen Franklin serves as Senior Pastor. Tony did a great job of presenting relevant materials.  The conference will continue tomorrow, and Tony will be ministering on Sunday morning at the Emerge Church. Pastor Larry and Kelly Meadors have done a great job in organizing the event.

Last evening I was pleased to attend the first of six classes on Creation vs Evolution, taught by Bishop Mike Burton.  Mike is a long time minister in the Church of God of Prophecy and holds both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in the field of Geology.  He also works as a geologist for the Tennessee State Government. Mike's approach was impressive to me personally and was filled with thought-provoking information that I had never heard before, which is interesting because I've studied this subject off and on for 30 years. The classes are taking place at the Crossroads Church in White Bluff, Tennessee on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  It is not too late to get involved and we would love to have you attend.

Beginning on March 2, 2015 at Crossroads COGOP in White Bluff TN starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm, TN COGOP will be offering a six week class discussing and comparing the beliefs and facts concerning the creation account of God and the naturalistic man-made view of evolution.  In this study, the class will explore the creation and flood accounts of the Bible as described in the KJV and compare that account to the current curriculum taught in our public school system . This class will delve into various topics such as the scope and duration of the Noah’s flood.   In this study we will explore how Noah’s Flood has affected the current geologic condition of the earth and if evolution is a viable alternative to the study of geology and biology.  This class will include a brief overview of the Gilgamesh Epic and whether or not this Epic is more viable than the biblical flood account as described in Genesis.  As this class progresses, we will review the various...

Thomas Jefferson His Portrait is on the Two Dollar Bill. Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started  learning very early in life and never stopped. At 5, began studying under his cousin's tutor. At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French. At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages. At 16, entered the College of William and Mary. Also could write in Greek with one hand while writing the same in Latin with the other. At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe. At 23, started his own law practice. At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the  Rights of British America" And retired from his law practice. At 32, was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress. At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence. At 33, took three years to revise Virginia's ...

Obituary for Bishop Richard Eugene "Gene" Davis Jim Rush Funeral Homes 220 Wildwood Avenue, S.E. 2600 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone 423-472-4555 Fax 423-472-2012 February 8, 2015 Bishop Richard Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening in a local hospital. Bishop Davis was the son of the late Gladys Mae Ivy Davis and Clarence R. Davis Sr. His brother, Clarence R. Davis Jr. also preceded him in death. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired minister with the Church of God of Prophecy with over 45 years of Service. He pastored in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Bishop Davis served as State Overseer for Eastern Canada, Ohio, South Carolina and Florida. He also served as Regional Overseer for the State of Tennessee. Later on he worked at the General Headquarters for the Church of God of Prophecy serving as Sunday School Literature Editor and the White Wing Messenger Editor. He al...

Mr. Odie H. Spears  87 of Westmoreland, TN passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. Funeral services for Mr. Spears will be held Monday, February 02, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Lakeside Church of God of Prophecy with Bro. Leon Graves, Bro. Ron Spears, Bro. Mike Creasy and Bro. Gerald Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Sumner Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Graves, Stacey Graves, Scotty Graves, Josh Graves, Spence Creasy and Angela & (Chad) Fields.  Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Graves, Caleigh Graves, Taylor Graves, Alec Creasy and Connor Graves. Visitation will be:  Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Woodard Funeral Home and Sunday, February 01, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Woodard Funeral Home and Monday, February 02, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lakeside Church of God. Mr. Spears was retired as an Assistant Grocery Store Retail Manager at Smith's Cee Bee Store after over 24 years of service . ...