To All:
As per my VBS update from Monday night – the a/c unit in the main sanctuary stopped working about 2 hours before VBS was to begin!
Today, Victor Riffle, president of Riffle’s Air & Heat, Inc. came by and was able to get everything working again!!!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
I’m looking forward to another great (cooler) night tonight!!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Wow – what a night – the first night of VBS – 2009.
Our goal this year is 90 registered kids!
Tonight, we are only 12 away from the goal with 78 registered kids for the first night of VBS – 2009.
There were a total of 132 folks on-site tonight tonight!
What a night it was!
In addition to all of the VBS activities – the air conditioning unit in the main sanctuary decided it wanted to lose power tonight – the a/c repair folks will be out tomorrow!!!
I hope and pray they are able to FIX the unit TOMORROW!!! It’s way to hot in CENTRAL FLORIDA not to have air!!!
See you all tomorrow!!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Well, this week has finally come to an end and I must say – those folks that have been working on VBS setup have done an outstanding job!
As of tonight, the main sanctuary is set up and ready to go!
After all services on Sunday are completed, we will transform the fellowship hall and any needed classroom space that may be used!
We are expecting a FUN-TASTIC week – after all – VBS – 2009 is where fearless kids shine God’s light!
See you Sunday!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
It’s VBS time again @ Ocoee Church of God!!!
VBS 2009 – Crocodile Dock – will begin on Monday, June 22 @ 7pm.
This week, the campus has been ‘buzzing’ as folks prepare for what will be a fantastic week.
Children’s Directors, Michael and Shelley Adams, have been working very hard to ensure next week is as great as it can be!!!
The main sanctuary is being transformed into a swamp setting – yes – I’ll be preaching in the middle of the swamp on Sunday – Father’s Day!
If you are in the West Orange County – I invite you to come out to Crocodile Dock VBS @ Ocoee Church of God.
You can register in advance at our website – www.ocoeecog.com– by clicking on the VBS-2009 link on the right hand side of the home page. Their is NO COST for the event!
See you in the swamp!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
If all goes as planned, we hope to launch LCAC on Monday, August 24.
This ministry has been a dream for some time – seems that we are getting closer by the day.
In mid-July, three of us will be attending a week long training in N. Fort Myers. This training will ensure we are ready to operate the learning center with proper procedures.
We will be using ACE Curriculum.
Currently, we have 14 students that will be enrolling in LCAC and we hope to begin accepting new applications in July.
Until such time that the phone number for LCAC is operating, you may contact us with questions via email at lightchristianacademy@ocoeecog.com.
God is Good!!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
It has been several days since I’ve posted anything on my blog!
Things around Ocoee COG are moving so fast – it’s hard for even me to keep up.
Here are some of the things that have been happening:
1. Final clean up of new property has been completed – all dumpsters have been removed!
2. Approval by the Orange County Zoning Board of our special exception to operate a Christian Academy and Childcare Center as a ministry of our church.
3. Currently working with several vendors to obtain quotes on installing a fire alarm system and a one-way drive at the church – these are a part of the conditions required by the zoning board.
4. Father’s Day – this Sunday, we will have a combined worship service – beginning at 10:30am – what a special time this will be!
5. Men’s Bible Study – last Sunday, I appointed Bro. Keith Peaden as Men’s Fellowship Director for our church. The men have started having WEEKLY bible studies on Thursday nights beginning at 7:30pm – come out for a great time!
6. Campmeeting 09 – last week, my family, along with Pastor Raymond had the privilege of attending Florida Church of God Campmeeting. What a great move of the Spirit of God we experienced that week! God had a word for me last week – I’m thankful that our church provided the means for us to attend.
To All:
As per an earlier post, our church closed on another piece of vacant property in our block last week.
If all goes as planned, this Saturday, June 6, we will meet at the new property beginning at 8:30am for a work day.
The work day will begin with prayer for safety followed the goal of completing the following tasks:
1. removal of fence from east side of property
2. removal of large pine tree
3. removal of old wooden shed
Please pray that God will bless us for our efforts on Saturday.
Until Sunday….
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Today, Thursday, June 4, 2009, was a very important day in the process of opening our academy and childcare facilities.
As per the requirements for Orange County, we must have a special exception approved in order to operate these two programs.
Our application was filed back in April, with a community meeting being conducted back in May.
Today, the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustments APPROVED our special exception application to operate BOTH programs.
While there are still many more steps that must be completed, today was a HUGE step in the right direction!
To God Be The Glory!!!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
As of 7pm tonight, we have closed on the vacant land adjacent to our current location.
God is a wonderful God!!!
See you Sunday!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
On Saturday, May 23, Bro. Albert Welborn passed away as a result of a heart attack.
Please continue to keep Sis. Carole and the family in your prayer for the days and weeks that are ahead!
Pastor Thomas
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