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From left. Front: Junior Grimes, Wayne Russell, Jim Thweatt, Kent Johnson. Back: Wayne Holt, Todd Wigginton, Stephen Bridges, Tom Irons, Ron Cunningham
May 4, 2008 Shepherd's Report from Junior Grimes
New Growth
Of Tennessee’s four seasons, my favorite is spring. Everything that has been dormant through the cold winter months is bursting from the ground in new growth. Trees are awakening with new leaves, crocuses are blooming, and even the birds are singing a new song while they ready their nests for their future young.
As a young boy, raised on the farm, I enjoyed preparing the soil for planting. I tell people “I was raised so far out in the country, I had to go toward town to hunt.” By living on the farm, we always had plenty to eat. For our entertainment when we finished evening meals, we would go to the front porch. Sitting in rockers and the swing, we would sing gospel songs, talk and reminisce about the days gone by. I believe that growing up as siblings in the country is the reason my three sisters and I are so close today. Being raised on the farm, I could witness first hand God’s handiworks made evident
everywhere..
Here at Antioch, I have witnessed “a new growth.” We have new people coming to us on a weekly basis, placing membership and wanting to become a child of God through His teachings and baptism. They are getting involved with opportunities to serve God and His people. The field is ripe for harvesting. This congregation is much aware of what and how we need to serve and have been making strong strides in sharing the faith with others.
Our Student Ministry had a successful spring retreat with Randy Patterson and is gearing up for the annual Senior Service honoring the graduating seniors. They also have a full slate of mission activities scheduled for summer. The English Classes, Life Words for Women, and Inner City ministries are finishing their spring sessions and looking toward summer. ACE, ACDC, VBS, and ABC are planning their activities. The ASOM crew is busily
preparing for their June 20-22 performances. Also take a look at the "New Pavilion." Our own members put in their time, energy, effort and their love of serving God. This "New Pavilion" will be used in many ways to serve God and others.
Things are blooming here at Antioch. New growth is evident and it looks like a beautiful summer ahead. God is good....all the time....
They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest. Psalm 107:37
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