Hello Folks,
There has been much going on in our congregation and community over the past few weeks. The tornado's that hit our area were very devastating destroying and damage over 100 homes. Many who attend this congregation have given numerous hours to help their neighbors in a time of great difficulty. Just the people who have worked at "The Oaks" a Free Will Baptism ministry that was providing cooked meals for the community have amassed a large amount of hours. It is my understanding that just there they serve 12000 meals as of 5-13-11 and have given over 2800 volunteer hours. On top of that many of you gave of your time and your sweat to help. Just this past week-end Anita Miller, our youth pastor, took 15 youth out and helped a familiy clean up their yard and surrounding area. Many may not realize this but our congregation is filled with amazing people. What a joy it is to be part of this local church family.
From May 15-18, 2011 I preached a revival at Troy, Ohio at the chaurch of God congregation there. While it is a smaller congregation it still had a wonderful spirit and the people showed up with great enthusiasm and joy. It was my privilege to worship with them and I pray that they wee blessed by God. As an added blessing for me while I was there I got to viist with both of my sisters and some of my nieces and nehpews and their children.
I ask you to pray for my sister Carolyn who has a benign tumor in her brain. Along with that she has a variety of other illnesses that could be life threatening. She only weights about 90 pounds and looks like she has been through a prolonged sickness. On top of that she needs a Savior! Please pray that her heart would be open to the Savior and that she would coem to the place of salvation.

May God bless you all,

HGRudd