Knoxville TN - Arrowhead COGOP

What a thrill it was to join with the Arrowhead Church yesterday for Homecoming 2009. They were celebrating 30 years in their current location.

This homecoming was very special, because I pastored Arrowhead for seven years (1998-2005). For me and my family, a visit to Arrowhead is like a family reunion. We are just thrilled to have been a part of the Vestal/Arrowhead congregation.

Arrowhead Church is planning a trip to Fields of the Wood on September 26 and they are looking into ways to partner with us in improving the park.

I would like to commend them for their willingness to help and for 30 years on John Sevier Hwy in Knoxville.

Paul Holt
Heritage Ministries Director

Leesburg, AL

My wife and I were privileged to be in Leesburg AL this past Sunday. Joshua & Crissy Lynn just assumed the pastorate there.

We were also privileged to meet Leesburg's Associate Pastor and Heritage Ministries Director, Isaac Goza.

We want to thank the Leesburg Church for their kindness and wish the Lynn's the very best in their new pastorate.

Paul Holt

Cambridge Ohio Visit

We had a great weekend of ministry and fellowship at the Church of God of Prophecy in Cambridge, Ohio. I would like to thank Pastor Jimmie Turner (pictured above), his wife Morine, and the Cambridge congregation for making us feel right at home.

Heritage Partners

Dear Friends:

While association memberships are a key component in funding the Heritage Ministries Department, Fields of the Wood, and related sites, it is not enough.

In years past, various states sponsored a marker or building within the park. They would raise funds, and that marker or building would be repaired or updated as needed. Some areas continue to maintain these sponsorships.

For example, the Church of God of Prophecy in Tennessee has sponsored the pavilion for many years. As a part of their commitment as a sponsor, they recently invested a significant amount of money to refurbish the pavilion. You can see pictures of the before and after on this blog.

I realize that not all of our states and regions can fully sponsor a marker or building at the park, so there is a need to share the load. With that thought in mind, I would like to introduce the "Heritage Partners" campaign. States, regions, local churches, and individuals can adopt a marker, building, or project at the park with a monthly, quarterly, or annual financial commitment.

When these monies are received, they would be put in a restricted fund for that particular marker, building, or project. As repairs or upgrades are needed, those funds would be used. With enough Heritage Partners and Association Members, we could help ensure that the park and related historical sites would be maintained in excellent fashion.

If you think you would be interested, please let me know. I will send you a Heritage Partner form.

Thank you,

Paul Holt
pholt@cogop.org

Fields of the Wood Fundraiser - Bahamas Cruise

You are invited to join us in September 2010 for a Heritage Ministries Cruise. $100.00 from each booking will be donated to the Fields of the Wood. For more information, http://www.yourtravelbiz.com/grouptravel/10K6M4.htm