Lakemoore Church in Morristown, TN

My wife and I were honored to join the Lakemoore Church in Morristown TN for Homecoming yesterday.

We know several people in this local church and we always enjoy connecting with them. It was especially good to see Charles and Ann Lanter. They retired to Morristown and attend the Lakemoore Church.

We want to thank Pastor Robert and Elisa Carpenter for allowing us to come. They are wonderful people and great friends. The Lord is really using them in Morristown.

Thank you Lakemoore for a great day!

For more information about the Lakemoore Church, go to www.lakemoorechurch.org

Blessings,

Paul Holt

Testimony

I thought you would be blessed by this testimony shared on the Fields of the Wood Group on Facebook by Rick Moyer.

Wow! I didn't know Fields of Wood was on here. I'm a diehard fan of this place. On October the 14th 9 years ago Jesus saved me on top of Ten Commandment Mountain in one of those little concrete chairs that sit by the edge. My wife and I go back there every year on October 14th to celebrate with the Lord what’s He's done in our lives. Unless Jesus returns before then this year will be no different. We plan on taking our place in those two chairs this October the 14th and basking in the glory of the Lord. Wow! Only God can transform a 20 year drug and alcohol addict into an ordained servant. I never finished High School but by the awesome grace and guidance of the Lord and Him changing my heart, I am now working on my Masters degree in Seminary!

Shiloh COGOP in Coward SC

My wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Shiloh COGOP in South Carolina this week.

I would like to thank Pastor Kinder and local Heritage Ministries Director Wanda Antwine for inviting us come.

We found a great group of people with a wonderful spirit.

We are praying for a great harvest in Coward SC.

Blessings,

Paul Holt
Heritage Ministries Director

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