6 Years

Yesterday, I had the blessed privilege to preach a friends 6th Year Pastoral Anniversary. Pastor Edwin E. Favors and Praise Fellowship Church of Wilmer, Texas celebrated 6 years of ministry. Pastor Favors is a one of kind individual whom I met thru a mutual friend, Pastor Henry Batson, III. Pastor Favors is a spirit full of energy, life and giftedness. He is an accomplished singer and instrumentalist and has led many choirs and taught in the music genre, but his primary calling is to preach.

This year promises to be a miracle season for Pastor Favors. After celebrating 6 years of ministry at Praise Fellowship, this week he turns 33 years old and is engaged to be married in June. What a year! After five moves as a congregation, to their current facility, which they own debt free, they are are soon to unveil plans to raise funds for a 3.8 million dollar building project for the glory of God. U. S. Highway 45 South will never be the same.

Allow me to say, the Spirit was thick in the house on yesterday. Folks were shouting, running and a few even were straight laid out on the floor, just plum gone! We just covered them with sheets and kept on preaching! It was a 'tsunami of the Spirit.' I live for experiences like that of yesterday. For me, it is both cleansing and empowering. I am grateful when He comes thru like He did on yesterday. I would never want to even attempt to preach or pastor a people without the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. I am grateful for the anointing. It is the anointing that breaks the yolk and sets people free. The anointing makes the difference.

Shouts out to my pulpit mates for the evening Pastor Moore, Pastor Batson and Pastor Stephens. A special shout out to my church, the greatest church south of Heaven, The Love Church, who sacrifically came all the way south down 45 to Wilmer in numbers strong, and gave of themselves to minister and give financially on the spot to be a tangible blessing to Pastor Favors. We are truly a giving congregation. I feel like a proud papa for the way you guys responded! The Voices Of Judah prepared the atmosphere for the Word and the youth tore the house down with the dance ministry! It was off the chain!

I am grateful for many things in this life. Particularly, yesterday reminded me that I am most grateful for relationships and the anointing. Thank you Father, for your grace and your mercy in my life, for which I am so undeserving. Thank you for people whom you have placed in my life, who continue to pour into me and push me to higher heights. Thank you for every encouraging word. Thank you for every selfless deed. Thank you for every intercessory prayer. Thank you for life itself. Everyday I wake up, I am anxious and excited to unwrap the gift of today.

AGAPE,
Pastor P
Making It Great In '08!

2 Years

This weekend I had the privilege of preaching for one of my dearest friends on one of his most significant church calendar occasions.

Pastor Jasper W. Williams, III and The Church of Atlanta, Georgia celebrated their 2nd Year Church Anniversary this past Sunday. Two years ago, he planted this church in Gwinnett, Georgia with 28 people and no building. Two years later, three different location moves and hundreds on roll, they celebrated in their new space, The Tabernacle!

The Tabernacle is one of the most aesthetically pleasing, worship inspiring, state - of - the -art (tricked out!) and comfortable 'temporary' sanctuaries I have ever seen. Most churches would love to have this mock-up as their permanent facility!

Pastor Jasper, III and Alecia Willlams are a team that has led this band of believers to new levels in spiritual maturity and sensitivity, with excellence and integrity.

I was in awe at what God has done through them, in the way He has done it and in the time He has done it. I truly believe that in this season, God is doing things with acceleration for those who have His heart, diligently seek His face and obey His voice.

The Church is a ministry that edifies God in its worship and its work. Everything is honorable to God and has excellence stamped on it. This ministry is poised to become an example and moving force in the Kingdom. The Spirit is alive, the hearts are pure and the vision is exciting at The Church. There was a 'kinetic energy' whose genesis emanates from Pastor J and Alecia. As they stood at the pulpit, holding hands and tearing up at the mike expressing their love for one another and their love for The Church, every other eye in the house was wet in tears in sensitivity to their spiritual leaders. Their hearts are one toward the things of God and the desire to see real life change in people.

I watched from the wings, as they stopped, even on their 2nd Church Anniversary, amid all the hoopla and gala, after everyone else had packed up and gone home, and prayed at length at the alter with a couple for their life and struggles. When it was over, the couple was set free and encouraged and everyone was in tears and smiles. Breakthrough had been begun!

Avante garde, cutting edge and sound Biblical teaching characterize this ministry. The future is bright and the possibilities are limitless for Pastor Williams and The Church. It is a worn phrase, yet it is truly applicable in this case... The Best Is Yet To Come! I am honored to call Pastor Williams my friend and brother.

The Church... Being What God Has Called Them To Be! Atlanta and the world will never be the same! This ministry needs to be on international television for the Kingdom.

Be sure to check them out on their website at wwww.thechurchinfo.org and the next time you are in the Atl, drop by and be sure to tell them I sent ya! LOL!

Agape,

Pastor P
MAKE IT GREAT IN '08!
Ephesians 3:20