On Saturday, September 24th we launched our first servant evangelism project or you could also call it, random acts of kindness. Stanley and I felt led to approach the owner of the church on Linden and ask her if we could help her with maintenance around her building. Five adults and three children met at 9:30 and mowed the grass, weed eated, sprayed weeds, trimmed bushes, and chain sawed some branches. We also picked up many bags of trash in the area. It was a very beneficial time. There were at least 10-12 people who stopped and asked us if we were going to open the church for worship. It was almost as if there was a hopeful anticipation. We told them we were not sure but we were praying about it. One woman walked by me and simply said, without even looking at me, "the fields are ripe for harvest." I was not sure if that was the voice of God or what, but I cannot get it out of my mind. Of course the rest of the verse says, "but the workers are few. Pray to the Lord of the harvest for workers."
One of our men bought lunch for a homeless couple after we were finished cleaning. They said they were members of the church years ago and gave the pastor's name when they were members. The owner of the church gave me a key and told us to use the building any time we wanted. Praise you again Lord. So we are going to meet every Monday night though October at 7:00pm at the church on the corner of Olive and Linden. Thanks to the adults and children for making this day so special.
We give praise to the Lord for the miraculous report about Amy Smith. Thank you Lord Jesus. I also thank the Lord for the good report we received on our son Trey. The bump in his leg is nothing more than his femur bone growing a little extra bone by his knee. The doctor says there is nothing to worry about.
I preached at Lomaz AME Zion Church today, the 25th, for their homecoming. It was a wonderful time of sharing with friends and God really spoke to many people.
Future Preaching Schedule:
Friendship Baptist Church - October 9th @ 11:00am
Ridgedale Baptist Church - October 16th @ 10:45am
Prayer request: Stanley and I are meeting with the Vice Mayor, Mark Brown, on Monday, September 26th at 2:00. Tuesday, October 4th our proposal is presented in Nashville for funding. We have doubled our request to $80,000 the first year and $20,000 of start up money. We have received our 501c3 so we are prepared to receive donations and give a tax benefit. Stanley and I are now putting together our leadership structure. We will be an elder led church.
Everyone is invited to our prayer and praise worship time on Monday nights at 7:00pm at the church on Olive and Linden. Invite a friend.
Todd
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