PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY 2019
The Wadesboro Church of God had our Pastor Appreciation Day on May 5,
2019 to give recognition to Pastor Sam Abee and his family. On the
agenda was a covered dish luncheon after our morning Worship Service.
This was a double celebration because today was Pastor Sam Abee's 50th
birthday as well! The person or persons that coined the phrase,
"Life begins at 40" had a great
sense of humor for sure.
OUTSIDE CHURCH PIXS
The above Church pixs archived from our Pastor Appreciation Day service
held on April 30, 2017.
PASTOR APPRECIATION RECOGNITION
After our morning prayer and/or offering was received, Brother Sam Abee and his wife
Joanne had a flower pinned to them by Sister Crystal High and Sister Rose
High. Wayne Kelly later presented Pastor Abee with a
monetary gift for his service to our Church and Church family.
Afterwards, Sister Glenda Goodwin representing the Ladies Auxiliary presented
Sister Joanne Abee with a
monetary gift for her dedication and service to our Church.
THE MAN OF THE HOUR
After the congregation had the opportunity to give verbal praise to
Pastor Sam Abee and his family, Brother Wayne Kelly presented Pastor aka
Bishop Sam Abee with a monetary gift. Our Church clerk Kevin McGrady
was not able to attend due to a job scheduling conflict.
CONGREGATION AND CHOIR PIXS TAKEN
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GUEST SPEAKER PASTOR SHERMAN HAWKS
Our guest speaker Pastor Sherman Hawks from Greensboro, NC was introduced
by Pastor Sam Abee. Brother Sherman Hawks and Brother Sam Abee go back
to the 1980s when they both were attending East Coast Bible College in Charlotte,
NC
Below pix of Brother Hawks and his family before the introduction by
Brother Sam Abee:
Brother Sherman Hawks based his sermon from 1 Timothy Chapter 3, verses 1
through 7:
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he
desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober,
of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient,
not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with
all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care
of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the
condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he
fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Pastor Sherman Hawks preached an inspiring sermon and gave an open alter
call for anyone desiring to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
At the conclusion of Pastor Hawks sermon, a special prayer and anointing
of oil was administered on behalf of Sister Joanne Abee's Mother Nancy Burns
who has impending surgery.
A closing prayer and prayer for the food was given by Pastor Sam Abee and
we headed to the fellowship hall for lunch.
BUFFET MEAL IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
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The food pixs will speak for their selves! I just about needed side
planks on my "designer" Styrofoam plate......grin if you must!
VITTLE TIME FOR SURE
Pastor Sam Abee and Joanne Abee starting the line with guest speaker
Sherman Hawks and his family following.
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I finished my plate of fantastic food and was "tight as two
coats of paint."
BIRTHDAY BOY
Brother Sam Abee got a double celebration with today being his birthday
also.
In closing and speaking for myself, I had a wonderful time. I
enjoyed Pastor Sherman Hawk's inspirational message and the food and
fellowship was outstanding. My
bride aka Joyce was not able to attend due
to medical issues.
It is my normal MO (modus operandi)
to say at every opportunity, "Two of the
greatest Ships that ever Sailed, Friendship and Fellowship"
and we had prevailing sailing winds today and by the shed blood of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Calvary and his resurrection, will one day sail on
that eternal
River of Life!
The majority of my earthly life is now behind me, but I am thankful for each and every
day our Lord allows, his many blessings and looking forward to that heavenly home
prepared for those that have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!
John 3:16.
I love our Pastor and his family and look forward to many more Pastor
Appreciation Days, the Lord willing of course.
I give the Praise, Glory and Honor to God through Jesus Christ our Lord
and Savior in all things!
LEAVING ON A
SPIRITUAL NOTE
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, please take
this moment to accept him by Faith into your Life, whereby Salvation
will be attained.
Ephesians 2:8 - 2:9 8 For by grace are ye saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: 9 Not of
works, lest any man should boast.
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.”
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by
the word of God.”
Open this
link about faith in the King James
Bible.
Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him
from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Open this
link of Bible Verses About Salvation,
King James Version Bible (KJV).
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and
sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder
of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of
the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory
of God;”
Micah 6:8 “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what
doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and
to walk humbly with thy God?”
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me."
