Tis the season...

Every year about this time, everyone gets focused on the secular approach to the Christmas season. The hustle bustle of shopping, the planning of social events, etc. It would be easy to forget the real meaning of the Christmas Season: "For unto you is born a savior..."

Glenda and I have spent so much time working through this transition, that we have suddenly realized that Christmas is around the next corner! Our Christmas cards are still packed away in a box that is elusive at this point. But we do want to say, Merry Christmas to everyone!

We are near two of our children, and the other is serving in Iraq. Five of our grandchildren are here in the area, and the other three are in Texas. We hope to spend Christmas with all of them, except Jimmy, who is unable to come having just been deployed. We will sing the songs, share the joy, exchange the gifts, eat the candy(!). But I just don't want to forget to celebrate the joy of sins forgiven, healing purchased, peace granted, and love manifested all because of the coming of Jesus Christ!

Keep your focus on Jesus! Let this be the best of the Christmas season in your family.

Please remember us as you pray that the effective door of ministry will be open to us as we navigate into the promising new year.

Blessings to you!

Carry On!

Some have inquired...

Jimmy, our son, is in IRAQ serving our nation. We appreciate your prayers of support for him and his family. I want to place his address here for those who have inquired about sending him a Christmas greeting. I am sure that he would appreciate hearing from the states. His address is as follows:

SSG Whetstone, Jimmy R

L Troop 3/3 ACR

FOB Marez

APO AE 09334

Lindsey and the youngun's are staying by the stuff! If you want to send them a greeting, you can send it to the following address:

Lindsey Whetstone

902 Lynn Lane

Copperas Cove, TX 76522

Thanks for all you do for them and for our family.

Glenda and I are doing well. These past few weeks have been difficult as we have transitioned out of the pastorate in Virginia. But we are getting settled here and yesterday was a great day for us as for the first time in some time, we were able to effectively be used of the Lord in the manifestation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. There is such liberty here at the church to flow with the Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom, and the Gift of Prophecy.

God especially touched Glenda as she ministered on Saturday evening. AS she prayed for the sick and infirmed, she indicated that she felt as if a hot rod of fire ran from her neck to the sole of her feet. She immediately felt the release of pain from her back, and is walking in that manifestation of healing yet today! It was awesome to see God using her in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit throughout this week end.

We appreciate the prayers of our friends during this time of our lives. We are anticipating the blessing of the Lord in our ventures of faith that lie ahead!

Blessings to you!

Carry On!