Hello Folks,
     If you missed my blog last week it was because Ruth and I went to Hilton Head Island, S.C.  While we were there we were able to attend the Mid-Year Leadership meeting of the National Association of the Church of God.  What an amazing time we had while we were there.  God was certainly present and the power of His Spirit was so real that our hearts were moved by Him.  James Earl Massey led a conference that I attended concerning leadership and the truth that was given brought joy to my heart.  On Wednesday night a friend of mine, Horace Shepherd, Jr. preached and the Holy Ghost spoke powerfully to all of us.  I am so thankful that I was able to attend and would encourage you to if possible in the future.
     Ruth and I attended the meeting with an ulterior motive.  We were also able to celebrate our 42nd anniversary while were there.  We were married on March 6, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio.  Our pastor, Vernon B. (Bert) Collins officated and Ruth has put up with me for all of these years.  I am certainly blessed to have been able to live all this time with such a wonderful woman and I give thanks to God for her.
     This past Sunday was a day of God working among us.  During our a.m. worship we considered "What's Next" and then in the p.m. worship we looked at "The Healing Savior".  If you were not here Sunday p.m. God moved powerfully and it seemed as if people just did not want ot leave here.  At about 7:30 p.m. I told people to leave if they wanted but those who desired could stay and worship and pray as they felt directed.  At 8:00 p.m. I basically told people they could leave and it was probably closer to 8:30 p.m. before we got out of here.  I realize that length of worship is not necessarily an indication that God was present but there was a sense that we had been in His presence.  I am thankful that I got to be here for that time. 

Have a Great Day,

HGRudd