Brothers and sisters,
I have gotten very positive feedback from the luncheon a couple of weeks ago. Some of you have been added to this list from the luncheon information we received. We will try to not fill up your mailboxes too much. PLEASE NOTE: The dates for the Men's Prayer Summit are February 23-25, 2004 at Lake Junaluska in North Carolina. A brochure will be coming out soon after the first of the year with all the details but for...

This message is for those who are intending to attend the Prayer Network luncheon at Calhoun's on the River in downtown Knoxville but have put off letting us know. The luncheon will be this coming Wed. Dec. 3 from 11::30 to 1 p.m. This will be a great time of fellowship and important information will be given. There is no charge due to some generous benefactors. If you have not yet let us know you are coming simply reply to...

This is a reminder about the luncheon at Calhouns. PLEASE RESPOND if you are coming and have not already responded. Please feel free to invite other pastors, pastoral staff and others in ministry. Below is the full announcement if you need details.
Updates on two prayer requests: 1. Bryan Wright, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, was severely injured several weeks ago in a fall from a horse. He is out of the hospital and doing much better. I saw him this...

Correction of date: The Greater Knoxville Pastors' and Leaders' Prayer Network luncheon at Calhouns' on the River is on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 from 11:30 until 1 p.m. The last announcement said Wed. Dec. 4, I repeat the luncheon is on Wed. DEC. 3.
Paul says in 1 Cor. 1 that God uses the "weak things of the world" so there is still hope for me. My philosophy is why do things the easy way when you can do them the...

Below is an announcement concerning the annual luncheon we have at Calhoun's. This is a great time of fellowship. Feel free to invite other pastors and leaders, both men and women. Please reply to this message if you are coming so that we can begin to get a count.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A COMPLIMENTARY INFORMATIONAL LUNCHEON CONCERNING THE GREATER KNOXVILLE PASTORS

The annual informational luncheon of the Greater Knoxville Prayer Network will be held at Calhoun's on the River on Wed. Dec. 3 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is a complimentary luncheon to bring together those already involved in the Prayer Network and to give information about the network to those not yet involved. Put this date on your calendar and feel free to invite other pastors and Christian leaders, both men and women. More information will be forthcoming.
Several...

It has been brought to my attention that there is the Compassion Coalition monthly meeting on Thursday at 11:30 which is the same day as our Prayer Network Day of Prayer. For some who attend the CC meetings you might come to the Day of Prayer for a couple of hours and then go over to the CC meeting. If anyone must choose between the two, please go to the Compassion Coalition meeting. This is their regular monthly meeting time...

Below I have repeated the details and the directions for the Greater Knoxville Prayer Network Day of Prayer this Thursday Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. If you are coming PLEASE respond by WEDNESDAY so that we can make plans for lunch. This is a great time to get together with others from the Body of Christ across our region. We hope to see you there.
Also let me give an update on Nancy Hughes. She had a pacemaker...

Many of you know Bob Hughes. His wife Nancy had severe heart problems this week and had to go into the hospital. I believe they are going to put in a pacemaker. Pray for Bob and Nancy.
An update on two requests from last week.
Russ Porcella, pastor of New Covenant Fellowship, had triple bypass surgery and is recuperating well. Continue to pray for he and Faye.
Marv Carlson's wife Shirley also went into the hospital last week expecting to have either...

As many of you already know the Day of Prayer for the Greater Knoxville Pastors' and Leaders' Prayer Network will be Thursday Oct.23 from 9 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. It will be held at Trinity Chapel. We encourage as many of you as possible to try to attend. There are not many opportunities during the year for us to get together as a larger group and I hope you will take advantage of this...

Dear Pastors and Leaders,
The following prayer request was received from New Covenant regarding Russ Porcella and John Cope. As part of our Prayer Network, please lift these brothers to our Father for His healing touch.
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Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 9:11 PM Subject: NCF Prayer Request Update
It has been found that 3 out of 4 of Russ' arteries are partially blocked. Blockage is as high as 99% in one and 70% in another. He is scheduled for quadruple bypass surgery...

Dear Pastors and Leaders,
Wayne Barto posted the following notice on his Intercessors' List, and asked that we forward this to the Pastors' List. Here is his message:
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Below I have pasted-in an announcement sent to me by Pastor Bill Goosie regarding a Feast of Tabernacles Conference and Celebration to be held at his church on October 15 -17. The invite to the festivities is to the Greater Knoxville Area Body of Christ. The event will help raise funds...

Dear Pastors and Leaders,
As Bob Martin reported earlier, we had a great day Saturday. I am pasting in below a message from Eric, and offering another opportunity this next Saturday for those who did not get to attend.
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Brother Gordon,
Please thank all of the people who, shared, prayed, and helped at Greater Warner yesterday. It was truly a blessing. The trustees are going to do a half day this Saturday for those who would like to help from 8:00 am...

Shirley Carlson, wife of Pastor Marv Carlson, is going into the hospital Monday, Oct. 6. She will either have angioplasty or they may go ahead and do bypass surgery. Shirley has some gall bladder problems and other problems that complicate things. Please pray for her and for Marv
Also the workday at Greater Warner AME Zion Church was a great success. Over 50 people were there and got a whole lot of work done.
Finally, the Greater Knoxville Pastor's and Leader's Prayer...

Just a reminder about the Work Day at Greater Warner AME Zion Church on Sat. Oct. 4. Most of you have already read the message but I pasted it below for any who may have missed it. Please let me know if you or anyone in your congregation is coming by next Wed. Oct. 1. We need to have a number to prepare the food for lunch. This is a great opportunity to serve a sister congregation in the city....