Memorial Day Weekend

Back on the Grind. The revival went very well this week. I enjoyed my time sharing with the Liberty Hill family and Pastor Sanders. I hope that I will be able to fellowship them again. The last two days I was supposed to be off, but they ended up not being. That morning I got word that a friends mother passed and another pastor friend of mine had a 15 year old member of his congregation die in a car crash. I was also sick on Thursday and after taking my friend out for his birthday (Shout out Pastor G), my tire blew on the side of the highway. I was stuck for an hour and a half. Luckily, I just bought a book on preaching, so I was cool. i spent all day friday cleaning up my house. My house was in major disarray. i am on my way to Alabama. have a church summit this evening and I have to preach at 8 in the morning at Franchise Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL, then Missioanry Day at 11 am at my church. I leave out monday for home. I begin revival in Greensboro on Tuesday and end on Thursday. I then have to rush back for a birthday party for one of my youngest members (Sydney, age 1). Then I leave out for Hampton on that Monday then Indy on Friday. Well, at least I had 2 days off.

Back in Business

Sorry that it has taken me awhile to get to blogging. I promise to be better in the future. We had a very good Kingdom Living Conference this weekend. It was not as well attended as I wanted, but those who came were blessed. Each faciliator did a tremendous job. Pastor Washington did an excellent job friday and saturday night. He is one of God's best. Check him out (www.agapetemple.org). Rev. Marcus Hunter was a tremendous help to me and the congregation on Sunday morning. All in all, it was a wonderful spiritual experience. I look forward to Kingdom Living Conference 2007. I am now in revival in Phenix City, Al at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. I enjoyed last night. Pastor Sanders is great guy and has a very vibrant church. I hope that the rest of the week goes like last night. Well, let me go take a nap and get rested up. Hollah. PG

I Just Love Preaching...

Getting ready to get back on a plane. I have completed the first week of this module for my doctoral classes. It was a great but long week. We all had to preach this week. There are 16 different styles of preaching in my class. I was fed everyday. I just love preaching. It does get very difficult to critique in class, because these are not novices, rather these are people who have been preaching for years. I know that the mistrust will soon, hopefully, dissipate. We are going to be together for 3 more years. I look forward to growing in my preaching. This has been a good week preaching wise. My pastor preached twice this week and tore the house down. Two major houses, Reid Temple AME and New Psalmist Baptist Church. I really enjoy hearing my pastor. Everytime that I hear him, my soul is fed. Pastor Maclin (www.atthesanctuary.org) is my mentor and example in ministry. I hope to one day be half the Pastor and Person that he is. Well, let me get packed. i am going home to preach Mother's Day at my church, then fly back on Monday Morning(eeeeaaarrrllyy) to go to class. The things I do. Congrats to the graduates, especially at my church (Shannon, Jason, Shacarol). Gods blessings upon your future. Hollah at you later, PG

Day 1 of class

Well, the first day of class is over. It was a very interesting day. I had to preach for class today. I was not prepared but I had a thought and worked it out. There were four different styles of preaching on showcase today. The toughest crowd to preach in front of is preachers. Preachers can be hard and harsh on preachers. Well, this day is over. I am hopefully going to church tonight to hear my friend, Pastor Washington preach revival at me brothers church, Pastor Phillip Pointer in Virginia. Should have a good time tonight and receive a word. I am really tired because I got in late last night. Flight was delayed. I have a long, but good week ahead of me. get to hear my Pastor preach twice this week, so i know I am going to be revived.

No Rest for the Weary

I am on my way to DC for classes for my doctoral degree. I really hate packing, but you would think as much as I travel that I would be used to it. Yesterday was good at my morning service. I only preached 20 mins, but the people say that they were blessed. The second service was, well, awkward. Do not know how to explain it. Just could not get into the service. i preached a message on recovering from failure, but I never felt one with the message or the people. Wish I could have it over, a redo. Oh well, just pray that the Spirit took over for my uneasiness. Let me go catch this plane. I have homework to finish on the plane. Hollah

What a Time

The revival is now over and we had a wonderful time. i was extremely hoarse and tired yesterday. I know that it was evident on me when i stood to deliver the word. However, the spirit took over midway through the message. It was a wonderful revival meeting. I look forward to sharing Pastor Scovens and Smith Chapel Church again next year. Today, i have been resting. i played a round of Golf this morning and hung out with my cousin. I was supposed to go to church tonight, but I am going to rest and finish some work for church and school. I am a little sad because I will be leaving my grandparents. They raised me from a very young age and I do not get to see them as often as I would like. Dealing with various sicknesses for both of them have weighed heavily on me for the past few years. I love them so much and I do not know how I could handle anything happening to them. Well, I am on my way to rest and work (weird paradigm I know).

Revival Time

We had a good time on Sunday morning. I tried to preach to make up for lost time. I hope and pray that the people were blessed. One of my members passed when I was on my pilgrimage. She was a devoted member, who was very sick since I assumed the pastorate of my church. I had opportunities to visit with her and her family before she passed and she was able to make it to church a few months ago. It was a good celebration service for a good Christian sister who will be missed. I have made it to Pelham, NC. Last night, we began our meeting. It was a real spirited worship. People came to have church. This is a wonderful church with a wonderful Pastor. It is always easier to preach in churches that have a good pastor and preacher. Pastor Scovens is one of God's best and he has really done so much in the church and community. They really love the Word. I did not feel like I was at my best, but God blessed anyhow. I am on my way to take a nap and get ready for tonight. Shalom