Upcoming EventsPastor’s Blog
WHAT AN AMAZING THREE YEARS!
As we close out the year 2011, we are quickly approaching our three year anniversary. God has allowed many people to come and go, many new Christians have been born into the kingdom, those who were complacent in their Christian walk have become renewed and empowered, many have been healed and many are healing, every worship service brings new and exciting works of the Holy Ghost and we’re busy looking for a new and more permanent home!
I believe 2012 will be the year God starts building this house on the foundations He’s set to date. I’m excited about City Church now more than ever. I’ve grown so much as a pastor because of the challenges here and there and the amazing congregation God has placed in my trust. No regrets here. Me and my family are in this thing for the glory of God.
If you’re not in it with us yet, join in….this journey is going to continue to be amazing!
Peace,
John
REMEMBER THIS DATE!
February 22, 2009 @ 11:00am will be the first worship gathering of the City Church of Charleston!
We are so excited about this HUGE leap of faith and obedience to what we believe is God’s will for our lives. Come join us for more fun than you thought you were allowed to have in church, more intimacy than you imagined worship could involve and more family than you dreamed you could have.
More updates later….
Peace,
John
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
I can’t translate into grammar the whirlwind of excitement, apprehension, joy, anticipation and wonderings that are gripping me and my family as we see the February 22nd date approaching. Overall, it seems we’re going to start this church plant in healthy ground. Things seem to be falling into place and God is blessing us abundantly. Sure, there’s the usual, ‘not enough money or volunteers’, but that’s true at any church….right?
We need your prayers, so take some time right now and ask for God’s face to shine upon us, his favor to rest on us and to give us wisdom. I’m serious….do it now!
Peace,
John
February 9th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
i just prayed for you! (right now)
we are so excited for you guys right now
i pray that the spirit of Jesus Christ explodes in Charleston and that City Church is instrumental in reaping an abundant harvest right now!
we love and pray for you (right now)
jon & tracie
February 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Thanks guys, you two are awesome. By the way….you can stop praying now…
jtp
February 10th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Dude, we’re so pumped for you guys. I wish so much that we could be there on the 22nd, but know that we will be praying for you and you guys will do great. We’ll definitely be there to visit over the summer. Love you and your wonderful family!
February 11th, 2009 at 9:07 am
TJ & V, we love you guys! Praying for you and the church plant in Chattanooga. Serving God is the most exciting thing…EVER! We’re so blessed that you’re family, but more importantly, you two are wonderful friends.
jtp
February 15th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
God has surly found a faithful one in you. Keep your fires burning bright.I will be praying for you daily. If you ever need anything just call and I will see what Jesus and I can do
February 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Thanks, Dave. We appreciate you and Lorrie so much!
jtp
February 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am
THIS IS AWESOME!! If only you weren’t having it at 11:00, on a Sunday, 2 hours away! Then we could totally be there, but GOD BLESS!!! And you are in our prayers =)
February 17th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Thanks Blynn. If all those things were not true, you’d be my first choice as a drummer! Thanks for the blessing and the prayers, dude.
jtp
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
I am soooo happy for you guys! I can’t wait to hear all about your first service! I wish I had’ve been in town to join you! Keep me updated! You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:45 am
We appreciate the prayers, April. You’ve been such a blessing over the years. We hope you get to visit soon!
jtp
March 1st, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Johnny (Yes I am allowed to still call you that!). You know you are always one of my favorite “family members”. I love you and love how you love my children. Thank you for remaining a part of our lives and we are so happy for you and Angela and the new church. We will come visit soon! Brad is really amazed that I have the Holy Spirit in me and wants it. Keep him in your prayers. Keep us updated on the church! May God Bless Your Family! I love T.J.’s photo on your web site! I am still thinking of you at the age you were when you and Angela met! I love you to pieces! Lynda
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:54 am
How would I have ever known about Charleston had it not been for an invitation, 23 years ago, to a 15 hour road trip in the back seat of a Subaru that would shift into 2nd gear? I totally remember that trip from Alexandria! I believe TJ was surviving on ‘circus cereal’ back then. LOL!
I fell in love with Charleston after that initial exposure….and of course meeting my (future) wife wasn’t bad either. Wow…lots of memories. I’ve told TJ before, I’m happy we’re family, but even more blessed that we’re all close friends.
Love you guys too!
jtp
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Nothing but love at ya, and oodles of it! We’re so proud of you guys! What a work the Lord is doing. Please know we’ll always be in your corner and be of good courage,each one of you, the Lord is faithful!!!(I’ll bet your keyboardist is kickin’!!)
All our love and God’s blessings,
Bro Charlie and Sis Sharon
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
We love you two also. Your prayers are definitely felt over on this side of the river. And yes, our musician is pretty good. You’d be so proud of her. The first three years of her life she received a good foundation. She loves you, for sure!
jtp
March 31st, 2009 at 6:55 am
Wow! Cayce is excited for you & the work you’re doing in Charleston! Charleston’s time has come & you are the man (& woman) for the times. God bless & God speed.
Bro. Holland & CUPC
March 31st, 2009 at 8:50 am
Thanks brother, we appreciate the kind words and the advice you gave us on the keyboard purchase.
jtp