To All:
Today, I had the privilege to conduct a funeral service for Sis. Glenda Sawyer.
Sis. Glenda was a person that was confident in her Lord and everyone around her knew it!
Even though it is always tough when we lose a loved one, it is a little better when we are confident that our loved one knew Jesus Christ as their Saviour! This was the case with Sis. Glenda.
Please continue to keep the Sawyer family in your prayers!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
For some time now, the Ocoee COG has had a desire to purchase a piece of property adjacent to its current location.
About 15 months ago, the asking price was $210K.
At that time, the church offered $187K, however, no deal was ever reached!
Well – how time changes things!
About 2 months ago, I received a call from the investment group that now owns the property.
The person on the line began to share details regarding the property with me.
I advised him that I was very aware of the property and the details.
The person I was speaking with was named Paul.
Paul said “Pastor, I want to sell you that land.”
To make a long story short, we now have a signed contract on the property!
The contract price is $86K, down by $124K from 15 months ago! Praise The Lord!!!
In addition, the owner is willing to owner finance the land at 5% interest!
During a Called Church Conference on Sunday, January 4, there was a 93% vote to move forward with the purchase.
Today, I submitted the needed paperwork to the COG State Executive Offices in order to obtain their approval.
My Regional Bishop, Chris Dutruch, has been very supportive of this plan and I appreciate his encouragement!
If all goes well, we are hoping to close on the land before the end of the month!
Please continue to pray that God’s will is done!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Yesterday, Sunday, January 4, was Vision Sunday ’09!
As a part of this service, I was able to present my ministry vision that I believe God has given me for Ocoee Church of God!
It was truly a great day!
Some of the highlights of the day consisted of the following:
1. appointed a new youth leader for L.I.G.H.T. Youth Ministries
2. appointed an executive assistant that will be working in the church office
2. introduced plans to open a childcare facility and christian academy as a ministry of our church
3. introduced plans to begin a Hispanic Ministry as a ministry of our church
I am excited about what God is doing!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Tomorrow has been set aside as Vision Sunday – 09!
During the AM Worship Service, I will be presenting the Ministry Vision that I believe God has given me for Ocoee Church of God!
As with any vision, it will include short term and long term ministry ideas that I beleive we will use to impact our community for Jesus Christ!!!
I’m looking forward to a great day!!!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Today was a great day!
We continue to make improvements around the church campus.
Today, the storage shed behind the parsonage was cleaned out and the storage shed behind the fellowship hall was cleaned out and removed from campus.
What a difference this has made.
It is amazing how much ‘stuff’ one can accumulate over the years.
Also today, our Thrift Store, Second Blessings, had a fantastic day in sales.
Second Blessings continues to help people in our local area!
I’m so glad to be a part of what God is doing at Ocoee Church of God!
If you live in the Orlando, FL area, you should come and visit us – I’m sure you will feel loved!
Until next time…
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Here are the funeral arrangments for Sis. Glenda Sawyer.
Visitation will be Sunday at Collison Funeral Home in Winter Garden from 4pm – 7pm.
The service will be Monday at Collison Funeral Home in Winter Garden beginning at 11am.
Please continue to keep the Sawyer Family in your prayers during this time!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Just before 11am today (01-01-09), Sis. Glenda Sawyer left this earth and went to Heaven.
Sis. Glenda was a person of great faith and she trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Saviour.
At this time, I am not aware of the funeral arrangments.
As soon as I have more information, I’ll post again!
Please keep the Sawyer family in your prayers during their time of loss.
Pastor Thomas
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