Pastor Thomas' Blog

As we approach Thanksgiving 2014, I’ve been reminded of how blessed I am!

Here are a few reasons:

• I am saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost and on my way to Heaven
• I have a wonderful wife, Wendy
• I have three great children: Cherith, Titus and Meariah
• I serve as pastor to the congregants of Ocoee Church of God – a great bunch of folks

Well, you get the point, I’m blessed!

With all that said, I have also been reminded of the hurt that some folks are going through this Thanksgiving season!

Tonight my heart is heavy – some folks are facing things that are hard to even imagine!

I trust that God will have His way in each situation!

Blessings!

Last night, I was planning to preach/teach on the  Dynamics of Christ Love.

During the praise and worship portion of the service, the Spirit of God decided to take the service in a different direction.

Before I filed away the notes, I thought I would list the points:

1. The Source of His Love

2. The Power of His Love

3. The Course of His Love

When I begin to think about the love that Christ has for mankind I’m overwhelmed!

Who am I that He would love me!

Blessings!

I had to run some church errands today so I decided to take the church van.
While at a traffic light, I noticed the driver of the vehicle beside me trying to get my attention.
I lowered the window on that side and the driver asked: “Do you have the info for your church on a card?”
I replied: Pull over at the next building, I’ll give it to you.”

Needless to say, the gentleman just moved to Ocoee from New York, where he attended the Church of God and is looking for a new church home in our area!

I’m trusting that I will see him this weekend in service!

Pastor Thomas

Well, it has been a while since I have blogged, so I thought I would stop by for just a few minutes!

Summer is here – I’m excited that school is out for the year.

Here are a few things that will happen over the next few weeks:

1. Florida Church of God Campmeeting

2. Three weeks of FL Youth Camps

3. PYFC Youth Camp

4. OCOG Campmeeting

In addition to the above, we are working on several projects around the church.

Lord, give me strength!

Blessings!

Pastor Thomas

I was asked to participate in an event at Jr. Convention. The things we do for students…Lord, help me.

You can watch the video by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200639829340232

Pastor Thomas

Well, in the coming weeks, we will do what many other pastors have done…we will pack up our things at the parsonage in Ocoee and get ready to move.

What is different about this move than most others is we will continue to serve as pastors at Ocoee Church of God!

Yes, you read that correctly – we are moving out of the parsonage in Ocoee – but remaining as the lead pastors in Ocoee.

Earlier this month, I presented a vision plan to our congregation which was passed by the church body during a called church conference on Monday, February 11.

In short, the plan includes the following:

Part 1:
a. The Odoms will move back to their personal home in Ocoee.

Part 2:
a. The on-site parsonage will be used as administrative offices and classroom space for Sunday School and Wednesday night programs – giving the students must larger rooms compared to what they have now.

b. Amplify Student Ministries (ages 3-11) will also have a designated location in the site.

Part 3:
a. The former space used for administrative offices and classrooms will be used to house phase two of Light Christian Academy and Childcare which includes the launching of a K3/K4 program. Tentative launch date is August 2013.

Continue to pray that God will bless and direct Ocoee Church of God to do all we can for the Kingdom!

Pastor Thomas

On Tuesday, February 19, I was honored to be with the Cargil Family for an event celebrating the release of their cd – NEW!

As part of the event, Meariah was asked to play a duet on her violin with her teacher, Mary.

I must say – I have a LOT to be thankful for!

My prayer is that God will continue to use me and my family in any way He decides!

I’m grateful to be a Christian, husband, father and pastor!

You can watch the video by clicking on this link: Meariah performing with her violin teacher, Mary Cargil

Blessings!