It’s scooping Sunday...they come in all sizes!
There are several big scoops but first things first. I know most of you know my dad, Jerry (I don’t think I can call him that :)). He is having some health issues, a first for him, and he is in UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL for some tests. It seems odd. He has never been in the hospital as a patient before and he has virtually never been sick - he doesn’t even get colds. I know you will all pray for my dad. May I just say, “thank you” - I’ve been reminded the last few days of how many people I am blessed to know who are so full of God, so full of love and who I love!
Let’s keep it all in the family to start this off. This morning my younger son, Andrew and his wife Kadee announced that they will be moving to Spanish Fort, AL where he will be the new youth minister. He will be leaving the Zion Rest congregation that has been such a blessing in his life. They gave him his first chance in ministry and he met his wonderful Kadee there. If you want to know more about the church there, contact Tony Brown, the preacher there at brownline@bellsouth.net.
On a sad note Bobby Sampson, long time preacher in the Columbia/Spring Hill area passed away and his funeral was today (9/26). He has been the encouraging preacher at the Old Lasea congregation and will be missed.
Our dear friend, Paul Spurlin, has shifted from youth ministry to take his skills to the pulpit. He will be working with the Palisades church in Birmingham. We’re happy for both and wish them the very best!
Now for some other big news. After a nearly year search Drew Crosby has been selected to work with the Kingwood Heights church in Murfreesboro as their preacher. His leaving opens the pulpit at Wingate in Nashville. I am not sure what the next step for this good church is but you can learn more about them and find contact info at http://www.wingatechurch.org/
Thanks to my friend Craig Evans for this scoop: The New Antioch church near is looking a new preacher. They run about 75 or so on Sunday morning. To learn more contact Lee Hanbeck at 256.637.6623. It is near Moulton, AL and the website is: http://newantiochcoc.org/.
The small Tent Chapel congregation in Blockton, Iowa needs a preacher to work with them during the warm weather months, beginning next summer. Should you know of someone who might be interested, have them contact Arthur Wallis for more information. Art's email address is: anwallis2@hotmail.com
The Church Street congregation in Lewisburg is looking for a new preacher. Our friend John Tracy has been the preacher there the last year or two. John is moving out west to be nearer family. The church there runs about 450-500 on Sundays. They are also still looking for a youth minister. You can find contact stuff including elders edresses at: http://www.churchstreetchurchofchrist.org/
The scoop goes to Ben Wiles from up in Kentucky: Jon Partlow from Pennyrile Church of Christ in Madisonville has been hired to preach at Westside church in Elkton, KY.
We’re happy for both Michael Whitworth and the Jersey Village church in Houston as they have begun working together!
The Wheatfield Church of Christ is seeking a preacher to fill the pulpit starting July, 2011. The preacher there is retiring. They say: “For the future of our congregation, we need to increase the number of our youth and are looking for a brother who is scriptural, motivated, active in the community and up to the challenge, who is also interested in a longtime stay. Wheatfield has thirty-five members and two elders. If interested call Bernard Bailey at 219-842-8579, John Norris at 219-866-8108 or write Bernard Bailey, 6156 N 500 E, Wheatfield, IN 46392 or E-Mail cchary@embarqmail.com. We need a couple of sermons, resume with references and family photo.”
The Parsons, KS church of Christ is seeking a full time preacher. If interested please contact us at ParsonsCofC@gmail.com
Daniel Walker is leaving Hardin, KY and going to Turlock, CA (Gary Knuckles an Daniel share the scoop :)). Here is what the elders at the Hardin congregation have posted:
Position: Pulpit minister Hardin Church of Christ 156 Watkins Street Hardin, KY 42048
Website: http://www.hardincoc.com/
Contact: David Smith, email: dsvs3@mchsi.com
Married: Required
Qualifications: Faithful to the Word of God
Expectations: Preach, teach, and personal work
The Hardin church of Christ is located in Western Ky. in a small town of about 600. The congregation has about 130 in attendance and has two elders and eleven deacons. The congregation is looking for a full time minister who has a desire to serve the congregation and the community. Those interested should have a knowledge of God's word and be true to its teaching.
We are loooking for an outgoing man who has a desire to help the congregation grow spititually as well as numerically. Also, someone who has a desire to spend time visiting the members of the congergation as well as spending time doing personal work in the community. The elders at Hardin have a strong focus on visitation.
We are looking for someone that works well with all ages with a focus on the youth. His wife should also be active in the congregation, willing to teach and work with the ladies of the congregation. Those interested should send resume with recording of one or more sermons to: David Smith 2420 Sid Darnell Rd. Benton, Ky. 42025
or call 270-437-3026.
Wow, that was a lot. What’d we mess up on or leave out?