A good group of scoops...
As always let me know of any corrections or updates:
1. The biggest news this week is big because it involves my son. Andrew and his wife Kadee are moving to work with the Woodson Chapel congregation in Middle Tennessee in March. Andrew will be the youth minister there. He leaves the work in Spanish Fort, Alabama. It has been a good work and hey are leaving on good terms. If you would like to know more, I'm sure he'd share (andrew.jenkins18@hotmail.com). Naturally, I'm proud of my sons.
4. Mark Ray is moving to work with the church in Benton, KY. He has been at the Sewell Road church in Jackson, MS. To learn more http://www.siwellroad.org/
5. Ben Hayes is the new preacher at the Highland Park congregation in Muscle Shoals. He is moving into that role from the youth minister position. They may be looking for a new youth minister, we'll give you details when we have them - http://www.highlandparkchurchofchrist.org/
6. I've been asked to post a little more about the Portland work. They are looking for a full time minister. Here is the additional information they supplied: Congregation size: Approx. 350 Candidate criteria: Formal Bible education, knowledge, and training. 5 years preaching experience (preferred). Spiritual focus on saving souls. Must be married. Outstanding interpersonal skills with different age groups. Excitement, Enthusiasm, and Energy. References Required. For more info and to apply go to www.portlandchurchofchrist.org Resumes can be sent to: Portland church of Christ ℅ Minister Search Committee 200 North Russell St. Portland, TN 37148 or e-mailed to: portlandministersearch@gmail.com
7. Barry Haynes has been associate in Lawson, OK is moving to work at pulpit minister at Hope, Arkansas. To know more about the church there go to: http://www.nwcoclawton.org/
8. The church in Spencer, WI is looking for a pulpit man. They average 40 in attendance, have elders and deacons and support missionaries. Interested folks can go to www.spencercoc.com and/or contact Dan Anderson at Dan@dofmfg.comor call him at 715 659 4530. It's near Greenbay which would make it excellent for Packers fans.
9. The Farmington church near Lewisburg is looking. Contact elder Bill Richter 931-356-7228, cell 931-637-4179.
10. I've been asked to post more about the work at Blackwater Macedonia. Here's what they sent: The congregation is in Nauvoo, Alabama (just outside Jasper). Those who are interested can call J.W. Moon (elder) at (205) 384-4241 or (205) 522-0289 or can mail a resume and references to: Blackwater-Macedonia church of Christ c/o Sammy Bradford 2650 Redmill Saragosa Rd. Jasper, AL 35503