We would like to let you know about an exciting training opportunity for young adults in your congregation who are preparing for full-time ministry. This fall, we are kicking off the Urbana School of Ministry which is fully accredited with the School of Urban Missions in Oakland, California. Students can earn a full Bible College […]
I used this at our District Discipleship Camps in the past and I know it will be a blessing to you. Wise words for all of us to live by and experience His Highest blessing in our lives. Love you. Papa G When you are forgotten, or neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you […]
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I am a bad—sorry it has been so long since my last blog. Some of you who actually read my blogs asked me to keep writing, so here goes. Recently I had surgery on my tongue to remove a fibrous growth and the pain and slowness of recovery has reminded me again of the importance […]
It was my joy and privilege to ride 58 miles this morning in our annual Missions Bike Hike with some heroic friends! We have been doing this the past eight years adding a mile each year for my b’day. You have to be smart enough to figure out how old I am. But don’t […]
Just finished an awesome time of ministry in England (the motherland!) with my friends Paul Alexander and Ken Williamson. With Paul I did a whole week of lectures at the college where he serves as Principal at Mattersey Hall and with Ken an elders meeting and morning and evening services. Here are some ministry observations: […]
By Billy Graham 1. Learn the difference between right and wrong. It takes more character to do right over wrong. Everyone needs to learn rules for living. 2. Honesty is rewarding. A good conscience is worth more than millions. Honesty is related to happiness. 3. Suffering is part of life. Hardships are a part of […]
Several from our Stone Creek Church family requested the sample prayer I have prayed over my children and now grandchildren. I wanted to list it for you along with a great article I read a long time ago from Billy Graham. Please know you are loved greatly, Papa G “Lord, I pray for Jimmy/Stacy that […]
Yesterday I was blessed with one of my sons in the faith, Carlos Ortiz from Dallas, TX. He was at a Round Table meeting in St. Louis, MO and then drove three hours here to just hang out. We had steak together, a fun meeting at a local pastor friend’s church anniversary celebration, and then […]
Dear Sons and Daughters, Here is a way to pray for your church/youth group/ministry. Trust it is a blessing! Love you much and wish the best for you, Papa G. The Church at Antioch is an example of what God wanted the Church to be. Look at Acts 11:19-30 and pray that you would model […]