Hello Folks,
     God called me to pastor the Greeneville First Church of God in Greeneville, Tn over 13 years ago.  At this time I believe that He has indicated to me that it is time that someone else come to this marvelous congregation and pastor.  This past Sunday, Dec. 10, I informed the congregation that my last Sunday to preach would be Feb. 8, 2015. 
     Some wonder why and I would merely say that I honestly believe that God has allowed me to be here for this time and has now prepared someone else to take the congregation forward into the ministry that He has for them.  I have found the congregation to be loving, kind and generous to me.  They have allowed me to be part of their family and they have become my wonderful friends.  I will miss them greatly!
     As for my future I am not sure what will happen.  We have a house to sell before we can move anywhere and when we move we want to move closer to our children and grandchildren.  God has given Ruth and I fairly good health and I want Ruth to be able to have some wonderful years being closer to our family.  She has been a wonderful help meet and fellow laborer with me in ministry and now it is time for me to give her some of the things that will bring greater joy to her.  While she is willing to go anywhere I believe God is directing I happen to believe that God is allowing us this time to be with our wonderful grandchildren.  What that will mean to ministry to me I have no clue but I wait God's timing and His will for my life.  I ask you all to pray with me about all of this.
     At this time I will stop placing the blog on line and tell you all who have read it that I hope it has been of benefit to you in your life and in your ministry.  May the Lord who made us and saved us continue to bless you mightily in His Kingdom.


Have a great day,


HGRudd