To All:
We will begin revival with Rev. Zane Estis tomorrow – Sunday, February 15.
I’m confident that God is going to show up in each service, as His word is true!
If you are in the Ocoee area, let me invite you to be with us.
Service Times are as follows:
Sunday – 11am & 6pm
Monday – Friday – 7:30pm
If you are not able to attend, I ask that you pray for God’s will in each and every service.
I want to see new birth in the Kingdom of God!
In Christ!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
I have not been able to post over the last few days simply because things have been moving that fast!
Here is a quick update!
Hispanic Ministry Update
First of all, on Sunday, February 8, during the 11am Worship Service, I appointed Rev. Raymond Escalera as Hispanic Pastor for Ocoee Church of God.
Pastor Raymond, along with his wife Marisol and daughter Amy, join us from Better Life Worship Center (Thanks Pastor Juan!) in Groveland, Florida.
Pastor Raymond is an Ordained Bishop with the COG and has been successful in church planting and pastoring.
On Sunday, March 1, we will launch our Hispanic Worship Services, beginning at 2pm.
We are excited about this new area of ministry and my prayer is that God will bless our efforts as we try to help one more person find Jesus as their Savior.
Land Purchase Update
On Friday, February 13, our trustees (Chuck Maynard, Michael Adams and Michael Epps) closed on the land located at 106 17th Ave (adjacent to our current church property).
This purchase was truly a miracle from God.
The purchase price was $35K, 1/6th of the price just 2 years ago!
Plans are already underway to begin clearing some of the debris on the property as we take our next step in ministry!
Talent Fund Raiser Campaign
We are in week 3 of our 9-week Talent Fund Raiser Campaign.
Miracle Sunday is set for March 29, and I’m looking forward in seeing how God has increased our initial seed talent of $2,000.
You don’t want to miss a Sunday, as you might miss a testimony of how God is working!
Well, I guess that is it for now!
God Bless!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
This past Sunday (February 1) was the last Sunday for Pastor Raymond, Sis. Marisol and Amy at Better Life Worship Center in Groveland, FL.
This Sunday, February 8, we will install Pastor Raymond & Marisol as our Hispanic Pastors.
We intend to launch our Hispanic Ministry on Sunday, March 1.
We are excited about what God is doing!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
All I can say is WOW!
As per my previous blog, we signed a contract to purchase the land next door for $70K, which was 1/3 of the asking price just 18 months ago.
Well, this past Saturday, the owner of the property called and stated that he had $35K tied up in the property and if the church would pay him $35K (without owner financing) for the land, he would sell it to us out right for $35K, instead of $70K!!!
I have a new contract on my desk!!!
What a blessing!
Keep looking up, Jesus is coming!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Our Hispanic Ministry is coming along very well!
Today, our Hispanic Pastor (Pastor Raymond) and I had the opportunity to make a couple of visits – one at Health Central and one at ORMC!
Now, that’s what ministry is all about!
Pastor Raymond, Marisole and Amy are planning to be with us during our one-night revival with The Shepherds on Thursday night!
Until later…
Pastor Thomas
To All:
We continue to make improvements around campus!
Today, our church sign received some attention.
1. The shrubs were removed.
2. New panels with our worship times were installed.
Tomorrow, we hope to lay down the sod!
God is such a great God!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
What an awesome day we had on Sunday.
The presence of God was so real – I could have preached anything and we could have shouted! It was wonderful!
Our attendance was awesome – 156 in AM Worship!
This past Sunday was Talent Sunday and I’m pleased with how God moved.
There were 4 new families in our AM Worship Service – God is Great!
Sunday night was no different – about 80 folks in attendance and a great move of God.
Don’t miss a service – you might miss something!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Well, tomorrow is the day – Talent Sunday – 2009!
I have been praying that God will bless our Talent Campaign in a special way.
Tomorrow, we will pass out $2,000 in talents and allow God to provide the increase through our hands.
I’m trusting God for a great return on Miracle Sunday, March 29.
You don’t want to miss worship tomorrow!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
Our Hispanic Ministry continues to move forward!
Our first Hispanic Service will be on Sunday, March 1 @ 2pm.
This week has been very busy with preparing for this new ministry.
The color banner arrived today and we hope to have it installed by Sunday!
Let me invite you to come and see what God is doing at Ocoee COG!
You will not be disappointed, I’m sure of it!
Pastor Thomas
To All:
This Sunday, January 25, is Talent Sunday – 09!
During the AM Service I will be preaching a message on the talents and then passing out “talents” to every person in attendance.
We will be seeding $2,000 this Sunday as our initial talent.
The Talent Campaign will continue for 9 weeks, ending on Miracle Sunday, March 29!
The goal over the next 9 weeks is to allow God to multiply our talents for the Kingdom of God.
All monies raised will go to help with our operating fund for 2009!!!
I’m trusting God for a GREAT MIRACLE!!!
See you Sunday!
Pastor Thomas
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