Hello Folks,
A couple of weeks ago we were informed that one of our granddaughters had an eye condition that could be caused by tumors, MS, or other such things. We were also told that it would eventually cause blindness. Needless to say we were very concerned and began to ask people to pray and to ask God for a miracle. This past Friday the doctors declared that the issues was "non-progressive". They also said that it was probably a hereditary condition and that she had no tumors or any of the other possible factors that would be life changing. Praise God for the miracle that He has given to us. He is certainly great! I am reminded by this episode that the God of all Creation is also the God of the individual. He can take care of one person as well as create all that there is! Praise be to Him.
I am reminded that I am not able to take care of all the problems that arise in the church, my family, or even, my own life! But I am also reminded that there is a God in Heaven who sees me and all the things that are taking place in my life or in your life. When we realize that we are more subject to turn to Him and trust Him to do what needs to be done. Even when life's problems are overwhelming and we feel as if we stand empty handed He is God and He will provide us great victory! I pray that you and I both will depend upon the One who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think!
Have a great day,
HGRudd
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Hello Folks,
This past week a number of the folks from this congregation met for Family Fun Day. We went to the Harrell's farm where we had inflatables for kids, corn hole pitching for anyone, a Rook Tournament, riding of 4-wheelers, shooting contests, eating and all around fun. This was a great time for all who were there and I think that it was well worth it. When the Church family meets for a time of celebration it is something that is filled with great joy, laughter, and just a sense of fellowship. A number of folks worked hard to make this come about and I am thankful for them as well. The church being a family, laughing and enjoying one another is something that is an absolute necessity for those who want to be a part of the local congregation. It is certainly something you do not regret at all.
On the other hand this past Sunday we had someone come to the church before services in a quest for money. This man has been here before and we have helped him some. As he told me that he was hungry and I offered to take him to get him a dinner only to have him say he would just go back home I find myself wanting to harden my heart. That is a great fear I have when I see individuals who I think are just wanting a handout and have no intention of changing anything that they do. I smelled the cigarette smoke on him and listened as he talked about his need only to have him turn it down because I would not give him cash it is easy to think of everyone like that. I pray that I keep my heart soft so that when there is a real need I will be able to help.
Here are two different sides! One is of celebration and family while the other is of selfishness and darkness. But is that not the biblical outlook? There is light on one side and darkness on the other. I pray that I would be a man who brings people to light! I also pray that everyone of us would not only bring people to light but that we would walk in the light.
May He bless Yyu all,
HGRudd
This past week a number of the folks from this congregation met for Family Fun Day. We went to the Harrell's farm where we had inflatables for kids, corn hole pitching for anyone, a Rook Tournament, riding of 4-wheelers, shooting contests, eating and all around fun. This was a great time for all who were there and I think that it was well worth it. When the Church family meets for a time of celebration it is something that is filled with great joy, laughter, and just a sense of fellowship. A number of folks worked hard to make this come about and I am thankful for them as well. The church being a family, laughing and enjoying one another is something that is an absolute necessity for those who want to be a part of the local congregation. It is certainly something you do not regret at all.
On the other hand this past Sunday we had someone come to the church before services in a quest for money. This man has been here before and we have helped him some. As he told me that he was hungry and I offered to take him to get him a dinner only to have him say he would just go back home I find myself wanting to harden my heart. That is a great fear I have when I see individuals who I think are just wanting a handout and have no intention of changing anything that they do. I smelled the cigarette smoke on him and listened as he talked about his need only to have him turn it down because I would not give him cash it is easy to think of everyone like that. I pray that I keep my heart soft so that when there is a real need I will be able to help.
Here are two different sides! One is of celebration and family while the other is of selfishness and darkness. But is that not the biblical outlook? There is light on one side and darkness on the other. I pray that I would be a man who brings people to light! I also pray that everyone of us would not only bring people to light but that we would walk in the light.
May He bless Yyu all,
HGRudd
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Hello Folks,
This past Sunday p.m. Horsecreek Church of God hosted our area Reformation Rally and the attendance was very good. The sanctuary there was filled to very near capacity. There were people sitting in the choir and chairs had been set out. My wife, Ruth, and her quartet, sang two songs and in my non-prejudiced opinion they sounded great! The theme is The Trumpet Still Sounds. Tuesday night and Wednesday night of this week Alan Hutchison from Morehead, Ky will be preaching and I really look forward to it. Alan is a friend of mine as well as someone who God has greatly blessed as a preacher. Pray that the God will bless him as he preaches and that all who are there will see the truth of God and place it into practice in their lives including me!
Last night I was reminded how life is filled with the unexpected. Ruth and I received a phone call from one of our family members telling us about a physical need that has come to light in our family. At this time I cannot be more explicit but I will merely say that it is a very serious issue and that we need God to give us a miracle. Would you please pray that this is exactly what takes place! For the past 41 years I have trusted God and He has taken care of us in everything that has come and I am going to continue to trust Him! He is the miracle giver and there is nothing that is too difficult for Him!
May He bless you all today!
HGRudd
This past Sunday p.m. Horsecreek Church of God hosted our area Reformation Rally and the attendance was very good. The sanctuary there was filled to very near capacity. There were people sitting in the choir and chairs had been set out. My wife, Ruth, and her quartet, sang two songs and in my non-prejudiced opinion they sounded great! The theme is The Trumpet Still Sounds. Tuesday night and Wednesday night of this week Alan Hutchison from Morehead, Ky will be preaching and I really look forward to it. Alan is a friend of mine as well as someone who God has greatly blessed as a preacher. Pray that the God will bless him as he preaches and that all who are there will see the truth of God and place it into practice in their lives including me!
Last night I was reminded how life is filled with the unexpected. Ruth and I received a phone call from one of our family members telling us about a physical need that has come to light in our family. At this time I cannot be more explicit but I will merely say that it is a very serious issue and that we need God to give us a miracle. Would you please pray that this is exactly what takes place! For the past 41 years I have trusted God and He has taken care of us in everything that has come and I am going to continue to trust Him! He is the miracle giver and there is nothing that is too difficult for Him!
May He bless you all today!
HGRudd
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Hello
Folks,
For those of you who do not know we
have recently redone our website. Over
the next few weeks it you will still be able to use greenevillefcog.com and get
to our website but there is coming a day when you will have to switch to
greenevillfcog.org. It would probably be
better to do so now but if you want to wait you can at least for a while. This almost sounds like a sermon on salvation
and judgment. There is coming a day when
we shall all stand before the Savior and today is the day of salvation. This has eternal impact while our website
issues will only be temporary issues. By
the way my e-mail address will change to pastorrudd@greenevillefcog.org as well
and while you can use the old one there is coming a day when it will not work. This past Sunday we had a dedication
service for our Stewards who are the major leaders of our congregation. I would ask that you pray for each one of
them as they will be involved in a great deal of work that will place great
demands on them. They are: Steve
Ottinger, Paul Collins, Lisa Shipley, David Tipton, David Gefellers, Ralph
Shipley, Eric Miller, Sabra Modina, Kim
Trantham, and Jeff Melton. Please pray
for these individuals in the days and weeks to come. In this new fiscal year we will be
attempting some new efforts for ministry in our community and surrounding
areas. We will also be looking for
people to lead those ministries as well as our current ministries. It is vital for us not to attempt ministry of
any kind unless we have appropriate leadership so I ask you to pray.
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