September is here!

Cooler weather has arrived in Atlanta. I have been sweatin up a storm. I even went to the doctor to make sure I was doing alright. He said I was. I lost a few pounds( He also was glad about that as well) My body is large( don't laugh- yours is problably large as well) Anyway, cooler weather is here and I will hopefully now be able to wear shirts that are light without worrying about underarm sweat( that sounds bad)

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Today was my last day officially with the East Cobb Church. I have trully enjoyed my time there. I will be attending North Atlanta church beginning next week. Right now just as a member- more to report later. They gave me a dating basket as I have told them this move is being made because I don't want to be 40 and single. ( I am reminded again of the 42 old woman who wanted to date me- YIKES!) Well, in 6 years I'll be that woman. So, God said Go young man! Anyway, I am looking forward to being a regular member for once. I have never been in this situation. It will be interesting while it last!


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My mom continues to crack me up. This is the lady who taught me to say even to my students "The more you cry, the less you pee" ( I know, keep laughing- she has more, but this is a G-rated website) Today, she informs me that she paid her rent. Not too funny, I had not deposited her checks yet, she went on to say it would be ok her rent man really did not need the money. I asked her how did she know, he still had not cashed the check from last month. I proceeded to tell her that did not matter. She proceeded to tell me where to go. ( if you know what I mean) She is very funny, if you are around, I never know what she might say to you.


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I am now caught up on all of the beginning of the year things teacher's have to do. I have been behind here lately. I continue to thankful for the opportunities God gives me to minister to others. This week, I agreed to lead worship for the Christian Education Associations meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Good ole Dr. Jerry Bowling from Harding, gave me the call. He and his late wife Carol, both always encouraged me while I did my volunteer work for Downtown Church in Searcy. He is a good man. I look forward to seeing him again in January. This reminds me of all of the Youth gatherings I have had a chance to be part of. I will blog about that at some point. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy your Labor day weekend. Terry

Random Thoughts

Well, It has been a pretty good day today. It was my last sunday for awhile to lead singing since I will be taking some time off. I will be trying to find a house to buy since my deadline of finding one is quickly closing in this summer.

This morning, I shared with the worship team that I have a hard time tending to those who are already saved. I think my ministry is with those who are either leaving the church or never have been to church. They don't have all the issues those growing up in the church has regarding those who lead. I have worked for many churches and have found this to be sooo true. They are trying to maintain the church they knew while growing up. I have always had a spirit that cause me to think outside the box. I hope that I was not offensive in my delivery this morning. I have been told I can be cruel when I am very passionate about something. One day, I will blog about how singles are treated in the church compared to the world. Let me tell you, it would be so much easier to just be in the world, but wait where I would spend eternity stops me! Oh well!

I was stopped in the hallway at church by an older gentlemen who wanted me to know that I could not leave this church unless he goes with me. He was very appreciative of my work at East Cobb. I was very appreciative of his comments to me. Most of the time, adults don't share that way. I was glad meet this gentlemen today. Ministry is sooo hard. I believe it is because you spend 90% of your time dealing with issues brought up by members. I thought we were supposed to be evangelizing the world.

I shared with the teenagers this morning John 3:16. Wanting them to define God, love, belief,perishing, and everlasting life. The easiest one for them was everlasting life(promise of Heaven). Defining God and love was the hardest. I would like for you to pray for this youth group to continue their quest in finding God and love. They are precious to me because I spent about 8 months with them.

Adults, I want to in the near future talk about being an Adult. I work with teenagers(my preferred group) over Adults for many reasons. I will tell you about them soon.

I am going carless(no car) this week. I let my sister borrow my car to carry my mom to her appointments in an Air conditioned vehicle. I get to walk to work. Don't be too sad for me, it is just a 5 minute walk.

I went to Campus church tonight to hear John Alan Turner. He was at GAC when I was. He did a great job. I know that he is committed to making families better. Major point tonight was that learning the bible is the Home's responsibility not the church. The church should support what is already happening in the home not vice versa. Good point! May it help you today!

Right now the only thing stolen was this cybershot camera. I will miss it. I don't know what they will do with it without the cords, and battery charger. May they find all the happiness with my camera. I hope to have another one before school starts back. I did not know how much it was worth till I searched for a new one. I closed a credit and bougbt it with the points. Anyway, I'll get another one, but not this one. It was expensive.

Have a blessed week!