Pastor Thomas' Blog

On Friday night, April 27, U-turn student ministries kicked off their IMPACT weekend and were joined by students from other area churches.

U-turn students lead the worship and then a powerful message was delivered by Rev. Jonathan Church.

The altar service was special as students cried out to the Lord.

Afterwards a time of fellowship closed the evening.

Students returned on Saturday for a time of devotion, games, lunch and then an afternoon of skating at Let’s Skate ORLANDO in Winter GARDEN.

As I sit here looking at the harvest God has given Ocoee COG, I’m thankful and humbled.

Glad I can spend the afternoon with these great students.

Their leader, Rebecca Smith is doing a fine job leading these students to a real relationship with Christ.

I’m a blessed pastor.

Lord, help us reach this generation for You.

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So, it’s Monday and I feel like I have been ran over multiple times by a big truck.

Why, you ask?

Well, last week was spring break for Orange County, FL. Our week was full of events – including a trip (Mon-Wed) to my home town, Starke, FL to see family and a trip to Disney World on Friday with the children!

That was in addition to Wednesday night service, and I also preached on Thursday night and Saturday night at two different churches in my region.

I returned to one of those churches on Sunday AM to preach as well. (I’m thankful for the home folks @ Ocoee Church of God that manned the fort while I was out!)

There were also the two choir practices (Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon) that took up some time.
Our choir is preparing for the Easter Musical in just a few days!

So, as I sit here and recollect all that has occurred the last few days – I really don’t feel bad that I’m just TIRED!

Ok, enough of that!

Easter is just a few days away and we are planning some great things!

Be sure to check out our webpage at http://www.ocoeecog.com or our FB page facebook.com/ocoeecog for all the details!

Until next time!

Blessings!

Pastor Thomas

For the last several Wednesday nights, I have been preaching/teaching from the book of 1st Peter.

I’m doing a series that was complied by a father in the faith and it has been very uplifting to me!

At the beginning of 1st Peter we learn some very important things:

1. Remember who we are – we are the elect of God.

2. Remember what we are – we are pilgrims and strangers – a stranger is away from home and a pilgrim is on his way home! I’m both of them!

3. Remember why we are here – to bear fruit for the Lord.

Blessings!

Pastor Thomas

Excited to announce that Bishop Tim Hill will be returning to Ocoee Church of God this summer for a Sunday night and a Monday night event…..will be announcing the dates later this week…..

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This Friday, I will take four students from LCA to the academic bowl in Lakeland…….looking forward to some healthy competition…..

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Well, Vision Sunday 2012 has sparked a new excitement in my soul. Nothing is more important than the move of the Holy Ghost, but in addition to that, I excited about some of the things we are hoping to accomplish this year.

Some of those things are:
Recarpet the educational and administrative wing
Purchase a 15 passenger van
Improve our driveway entrances by installing concrete aprons on the two side streets
Install 2 modular buildings for use by U-turn and Amplify

Excited is an understatement……

Last night, I preached from Matthew 11:7 – a verse in which Jesus is speaking about John the Baptist.

Are we as committed at John the Baptist was?

Do we have the same passon as he did?

Here are the three points from last night:

1. John was convinced of his calling.

2. John’s whole life revolved around Christ.

3. John knew the deadliness of sin.

Are you declaring the same message: Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?

Have a great week!

Pastor Thomas

Last night I continued the message series on 1 Peter.

I have enjoyed every message in this series thus far, but I really enjoyed preaching last night.

We need to guard our minds and be an obedient child of God.

This message series was completed by a father n the faith, whose desire is to see folks ready for the return of Christ.

Not matter what…we need to be ready for Jesus’ soon return.

Pastor Thomas

In just a few days, Amplify, the children’s ministry group will be attending KIDJam at the Wimauma Convention Ctr. So glad to b a part of what God is doing at Ocoee COG. If your student is wanting to go, u need to contact the church office immediately.

This morning I’m reflecting on the message preached last nite by Pastor Renfroe…I’m ready to move forward.

My prayer is that God will bless each of u as u move forward with God in 2012.

Blessings!

Pastor Thomas