Chadbourn is rejoicing in the Lord's presence among us! July 13-18 we had an in-house revival. All our speakers were ministers from within our local church and we did not advertise the services. Pastor McPherson felt like this was a time for our local church to get closer to the Lord so we would be ready for the coming ministry. (Prior to this many had committed to praying at 6 a.m. every morning for a week, and some for two weeks or longer.) Sunday night (July 12th), we had a fellowship after service and a lady came back to the Lord in the kitchen. Monday night, Brother David Butler preached "The Battle is the Lord's", Tuesday, Sister Martha Sellers preached "You've been on this Mountain Long Enough", Wednesday, Jamie Hatcher, preached "Don't Look Back", Thursday, Brother Morgan Phillips preached "Whose Team Are You On?", and Friday, the singing group Crimson Cross ministered. Each night lasted until 9:30 PM or 10:00 PM with almost no one leaving. Each night was filled with the Holy Ghost and many were drawn into a new place with the Lord. There were several prophesies given out, and at least 4 were saved and one received the Holy Ghost. Brother Hatcher has just recently been called into the ministry, but preached like a seasoned veteran under the anointing. Sister Sellers had almost totally lost her voice and was told by the devil on Monday night she would NOT preach Tuesday night. God touched her and she gave us what God intended! Sixteen were baptized in water the following Sunday afternoon. We give God praise for all He is doing in our midst and are excited to see what His plan is for us as individuals and as a church body.

Saturday, July 26th we hosted a birthday party for our beloved Pastor. We had a lovely dinner and presented him with a new suit. On Sunday we had Appreciation Sunday. A skit was presented that depicted various events in someone's life and how the Pastor is intricately involved with them. Crimson Cross then ministered in music and were a tremendous blessing. At the end, a video was shown of all the church members and friends telling what the Pastor meant to them, and a card with a gift card was presented to the Pastor and His wife. We love and appreciate our Pastor and his non-compromising attitude with the Word of God.

Chadbourn Church Reporter