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In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
BoredOutOfMyMind
04-22-2007, 08:52 PM
This will bring new meaning to the phrase, "To the Church at Corinth."
God Speed on your move Toof. Good to see your name posting here again!
rgcraig
04-22-2007, 08:52 PM
Toof,
I can only imagine the emotions that you and your family are feeling today. Happiness and new experiences facing you while memories and wonderful people you are going to have to leave behind.
God bless you guys!
Scott Hutchinson
04-22-2007, 08:54 PM
Hey going back to MS. aw back to God's country ,eh ?
Carpenter
04-22-2007, 08:54 PM
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
We recently had a youngster pass through here preaching and he said he knew MM and considered him a mentor. He also said that the pastor here was a good man because anyone who could pastor in Okmulgee has to be a good man...then he made a statement that kind of puzzled me...he said Okmulgee was where all the demons bedded down for the night, then in the morning went on their merry way...
Godspeed Toof!
Toof, good to see you posting again & while I am sorry of the turmoil of emotions both you and the Church at Okmulgee are going through, I am certain that the Great God we serve has it all in control both now and at your future Pastorate!
We recently had a youngster pass through here preaching and he said he knew MM and considered him a mentor. He also said that the pastor here was a good man because anyone who could pastor in Okmulgee has to be a good man...then he made a statement that kind of puzzled me...he said Okmulgee was where all the demons bedded down for the night, then in the morning went on their merry way...
Godspeed Toof!
We ran all the devils off here. :)
We ran all the devils off here. :)
I meant before tonight.
rrford
04-22-2007, 09:11 PM
I trust all went well. I never doubted that you would do the will of God regardless of the personal angst and emotion. May God bless all that you do for Him in this new endeavor.
LadyCoonskinner
04-22-2007, 09:12 PM
Hey Toof..praying for ya'll.
I know it had to be hard, but since that's what "Jesus told us to do," have at it!!!!
God's gonna bless your life and your ministry in ways you'll never expect.
Love you guys!!!
Sarilda
LadyCoonskinner
04-22-2007, 09:12 PM
I meant before tonight.
Are you talkin bout me?
berkeley
04-22-2007, 09:14 PM
Are you talkin bout me?:toofunny
rrford
04-22-2007, 09:15 PM
Are you talkin bout me?
Are you paranoid?
LadyCoonskinner
04-22-2007, 09:15 PM
Are you paranoid?
When I have friends like you guys, what do you expect?:aaa
Toof,
Congratulatons on the move. Taking a new church after having roots put down for so long at your previous calling has to be traumatic, especially for someone getting as old as you are!! (LOL)
May God bless you and the church at Corinth (witing that made me feel like I was truly typing an Epistle).
myhaloisintheshop
04-22-2007, 10:42 PM
Congrats on the move. I am sure you will be a blessing to your new church as you were to the church in Okmulgee.
It is heart wrenching to leave a church and people you love so dearly.
The Dean
04-22-2007, 11:58 PM
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
Bro. TOOF,
Blessings on you and your new endeavor. Our prayers are with you!
tamor
04-23-2007, 05:01 AM
Congratulations and Blessings be upon you and your family as you move to Corinth, Toof. I pray everything goes wonderfully for you. I love that town. You know that's not far from us. Maybe I will be able to meet you all once you get settled in.
Fonix
04-23-2007, 05:07 AM
Toof. Was that the church Pastor Joslin preached at ? I know his wife Anita passed away a couple yrs ago.
becky123abc
04-23-2007, 06:11 AM
Welcome Back to the MS District! Great things are ahead!
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
Hey, Toof. I got really choked up when I read this. God be with you as you move on...
Steve Epley
04-23-2007, 08:04 AM
What church in Corinth???????????? My wife's inlaws live there.
Old Paths
04-23-2007, 08:09 AM
What church in Corinth???????????? My wife's inlaws live there.
Run, Toof, RUNNNNNNNNNNN!
Steve Epley
04-23-2007, 08:45 AM
Run, Toof, RUNNNNNNNNNNN!
Ain't that the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am going to send them make him earn his money. He just thought he graduated we gonna educate him.:happydance
What church in Corinth???????????? My wife's inlaws live there.
You wife's in-laws?? Hmm. That would be your blood kin? :)
Steve Epley
04-23-2007, 08:57 AM
You wife's in-laws?? Hmm. That would be your blood kin? :)
Sorry my brain was in neutral and my tongue in high gear. MY in-laws. However HER in-laws would be no different besides a few million dollars.:tiphat
toof,
First I want to say I am glad that I found out Okulgummtree is a town. For a minute I thought you were leaving your wife! (who appeared to have a very strange name!)
Second, I went to the UPCI website to look up Corinth to see who the old pastor was and if the church had a website only to discover that Corinth, MS has FIVE UPC churches!!!! I had no idea that town was that big.
Thankfully I am sure none of them are splits off each other and I am also sure that there is no bad blood between five churches in a relatively small town (LOL)
Keep us posted with the move! God Bless
Steve Epley
04-23-2007, 03:07 PM
toof,
First I want to say I am glad that I found out Okulgummtree is a town. For a minute I thought you were leaving your wife! (who appeared to have a very strange name!)
Second, I went to the UPCI website to look up Corinth to see who the old pastor was and if the church had a website only to discover that Corinth, MS has FIVE UPC churches!!!! I had no idea that town was that big.
Thankfully I am sure none of them are splits off each other and I am also sure that there is no bad blood between five churches in a relatively small town (LOL)
Keep us posted with the move! God Bless
The area is filled with churches galore UPC & Independents.
sis. jill
04-23-2007, 03:13 PM
Toof,
I completely understand the bittersweet feelings. I was very excited to move onto TN but felt a sadness as we left Dale. We know we did what God called us to do. We planted the seed. Now it is time for someone to water and reap. I told Mike before we moved here, as we were looking for a house, "I don't care if we have to live in a tent, as long as we are in the will of God we will be happy."
Jill
triumphant1
04-23-2007, 05:47 PM
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
Congrats Bro. on both a successful chapter coming to an end and a new chapter opening up. The Oklahoma district will miss you guys I am sure. Raylene and I will pray for you guys in this transitional time. God bless as you return to your roots to work in God's field!
Rob
LadyCoonskinner
04-23-2007, 06:11 PM
Man I miss my friends and they are not even gone!!!!
It wasn't so bad knowing that they were only 4-5 hours away, but now 13-14 hours is a WAAAAYYYY big deal.
It's almost more than we can and allow our selves to think about. :(
I am happy for them and their move. I know God is gonna bless them beyond compare, but oh man, do I miss them.
I want to say thank you to all the kind remarks.
Yall (gittin ready for the South) are too kind.
Congratulations and Blessings be upon you and your family as you move to Corinth, Toof. I pray everything goes wonderfully for you. I love that town. You know that's not far from us. Maybe I will be able to meet you all once you get settled in.
Surely you just being a few minutes away, we will be able to meet.
Toof. Was that the church Pastor Joslin preached at ? I know his wife Anita passed away a couple yrs ago.
Are you talking about Okmulgee or Corinth?
Besides, I don't know.
Welcome Back to the MS District! Great things are ahead!
Thank you Becky.
What church in Corinth???????????? My wife's inlaws live there.
It's the only UPC church in the Farmington/Central area.
toof,
First I want to say I am glad that I found out Okulgummtree is a town. For a minute I thought you were leaving your wife! (who appeared to have a very strange name!)
Second, I went to the UPCI website to look up Corinth to see who the old pastor was and if the church had a website only to discover that Corinth, MS has FIVE UPC churches!!!! I had no idea that town was that big.
Thankfully I am sure none of them are splits off each other and I am also sure that there is no bad blood between five churches in a relatively small town (LOL)
Keep us posted with the move! God Bless
Unless there are things I'm not aware of, the churches all seem to get along.
The city has a population of about 25,000. Including the county it's around 34,000.
There is new industry coming in and within a 2 miles radius of the church, 300 new homes will be built.
toof,
Where at in Ms. is Corinth? Is it near Memphis? What is the population?
Congrats Bro. on both a successful chapter coming to an end and a new chapter opening up. The Oklahoma district will miss you guys I am sure. Raylene and I will pray for you guys in this transitional time. God bless as you return to your roots to work in God's field!
Rob
Thanks Bro. We will miss the OK district and all our friends in the area.
Man I miss my friends and they are not even gone!!!!
It wasn't so bad knowing that they were only 4-5 hours away, but now 13-14 hours is a WAAAAYYYY big deal.
It's almost more than we can and allow our selves to think about. :(
I am happy for them and their move. I know God is gonna bless them beyond compare, but oh man, do I miss them.
Don't even get me started. Your husband is closer than a brother to me.
Yall's friendship is greatly cherished.
Steadfast
04-24-2007, 06:54 PM
Toof,
Congratulations! I know your heart is heavy and your future is bright. Surely it's a unique situation you're in.
WAIT! Who am I going to hang around with at OK Camp this year?
:depressed
toof,
Where at in Ms. is Corinth? Is it near Memphis? What is the population?
It's an hour and a half from Memphis and about 45 min from Tupelo (sp). I think around 2 1/2 hours from Nashville.
It's in the NE corner of the state.
Toof,
Congratulations! I know your heart is heavy and your future is bright. Surely it's a unique situation you're in.
WAIT! Who am I going to hang around with at OK Camp this year?
:depressed
I heard you were coming to preach the Sr camp the other day. Man, I wish I could be there! I have gone to the Sr camp the last few years to work. I have a blast with the kids!
It's an hour and a half from Memphis and about 45 min from Tupelo (sp). I think around 2 1/2 hours from Nashville.
It's in the NE corner of the state.
Looks like I will have to wait for providence to bring you to Nashville to meet you!!!!!
Looks like I will have to wait for providence to bring you to Nashville to meet you!!!!!
:)
triumphant1
04-25-2007, 10:15 AM
:)
Toof,
Do you have any idea who is going to take the okmulgee pastorate? Are you in the process or did you just turn it over to the church board and district to decide?
Just wondering if anyone I know is in line to be a neighboring pastor...
Steve Epley
04-25-2007, 10:18 AM
Corinth is a nice city and has more Pentecostals in it than Quaker has oats.
Note Russell's steak house is a must and the Rib Shak is great.
AGAPE
04-25-2007, 10:33 AM
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
I just saw this.....
Give me a shout with your phone number:telephone
Toof,
Do you have any idea who is going to take the okmulgee pastorate? Are you in the process or did you just turn it over to the church board and district to decide?
Just wondering if anyone I know is in line to be a neighboring pastor...
There have been a few men call about the church. A man is coming this Sunday to try out for the church. He is a great man.
We'll see.
Corinth is a nice city and has more Pentecostals in it than Quaker has oats.
Note Russell's steak house is a must and the Rib Shak is great.
Sir, you are correct. Have eaten at Russell's many times and will many more in the future.
Elder Epely & Toofless,
You two ought to be ashamed of yourselves talking about a good steakhouse while I am sitting here starving!
Oh well, some homemade lasagna should be ready in a little while. No steak though..................
triumphant1
04-30-2007, 06:51 PM
There have been a few men call about the church. A man is coming this Sunday to try out for the church. He is a great man.
We'll see.
I am sure they will choose the right man for the time.
ONE YEAR LATER
Yesterday was a year ago I resigned the church in Okmulgee and was voted in at Corinth.
It has been a journey.
My family and I have experienced God's blessings in many areas.
In the past year, the Lord allowed us to purchase a dream home. It was important, for me, to find a house that my wife would really enjoy. Well, the Lord went beyond my expectations. Needless to say, we love our home in Corinth.
The church here is growing. Not so much by numbers (although we do have a few new families) but in consecration, prayer, evangelism, and worship. We have labeled this year to be a "Year of Increase".
We haven't seen the number of people baptized or receive the Holy Ghost that I was hoping to see but it will happen in time. We have had some very deep moves of God, for which I am very thankful. We have started a Drama team, praise singers, added new musicians, and accomplished some needed organization within the church structure. We also installed a projector. This is a huge help when teaching.
We are also thankful to finally be around family. We never had that in Okmulgee. But moving here, we lost all our friends. We miss that almost more than anything.
I still love the people and the church in Okmulgee. I spent 14 years of my life with them. It was important to me that when I left the people didn't. I figured it to be a good gauge of how well I taught them. Only one young person left when I resigned. Everyone else kept right on going. The new pastor seems to be doing well. They have prayed through 42 people in less than a year. I couldn't be happier for them. They are great people who love the Lord.
As I enter into my second year of labor in Corinth, I truly believe we are going to have a great revival within the church and a harvest of souls. We are learning to love the people here more and more every day and I believe in the place God has sent me.
tamor
04-23-2008, 07:03 AM
ONE YEAR LATER
Yesterday was a year ago I resigned the church in Okmulgee and was voted in at Corinth.
It has been a journey.
My family and I have experienced God's blessings in many areas.
In the past year, the Lord allowed us to purchase a dream home. It was important, for me, to find a house that my wife would really enjoy. Well, the Lord went beyond my expectations. Needless to say, we love our home in Corinth.
The church here is growing. Not so much by numbers (although we do have a few new families) but in consecration, prayer, evangelism, and worship. We have labeled this year to be a "Year of Increase".
We haven't seen the number of people baptized or receive the Holy Ghost that I was hoping to see but it will happen in time. We have had some very deep moves of God, for which I am very thankful. We have started a Drama team, praise singers, added new musicians, and accomplished some needed organization within the church structure. We also installed a projector. This is a huge help when teaching.
We are also thankful to finally be around family. We never had that in Okmulgee. But moving here, we lost all our friends. We miss that almost more than anything.
I still love the people and the church in Okmulgee. I spent 14 years of my life with them. It was important to me that when I left the people didn't. I figured it to be a good gauge of how well I taught them. Only one young person left when I resigned. Everyone else kept right on going. The new pastor seems to be doing well. They have prayed through 42 people in less than a year. I couldn't be happier for them. They are great people who love the Lord.
As I enter into my second year of labor in Corinth, I truly believe we are going to have a great revival within the church and a harvest of souls. We are learning to love the people here more and more every day and I believe in the place God has sent me.
I think y'all will do wonderful in Corinth, Toof! There is a great harvest of souls there.
Carpenter
04-23-2008, 07:59 AM
ONE YEAR LATER
Yesterday was a year ago I resigned the church in Okmulgee and was voted in at Corinth.
It has been a journey.
My family and I have experienced God's blessings in many areas.
In the past year, the Lord allowed us to purchase a dream home. It was important, for me, to find a house that my wife would really enjoy. Well, the Lord went beyond my expectations. Needless to say, we love our home in Corinth.
Great, now you are really going to ignite the discussion on how much a Pastor's home should cost. :D
Folks should consider that a $100 10 bedroom dream home in Mississippi is a $half million mansion here in the West...
Trust me, there is a great story behind how we were able to get this house. :)
AmazingGrace
04-23-2008, 05:54 PM
It would be awesome to hear! If its not too personal to share...
Also I have a question for ya... you remember our mutual friend that moved from Okmulgee and had attended your church to OKC and lived with us? Do you know of anyone there she would keep in contact with? We lost touch and really worried about her as of late :( Please pm if you do thanks!
It would be awesome to hear! If its not too personal to share...
Also I have a question for ya... you remember our mutual friend that moved from Okmulgee and had attended your church to OKC and lived with us? Do you know of anyone there she would keep in contact with? We lost touch and really worried about her as of late :( Please pm if you do thanks!
Here's the story. Short and to the point (I don't like typing :) ).
When we moved to Corinth, finding a house we liked and could afford was a nightmare. I wasn't very excited at the prospect of fulfilling my wishes for my wife in finding a house she would enjoy.
In steps my BIL (brother-in-law). He is an extremly weathly person. He and his wife called and said they wanted to help get us a house that we wouldn't have to do any remodeling on. Well, we were happy beyond words. But they never gave a figure. I still didn't know what to expect.
My SIL starts looking on the internet with my wife at houses. I was shocked at the prices my SIL was looking at. We looked at many houses. Several we really liked but was beat by a few hours on getting a contract.
Finally, the night of our wedding anniversary on the way back to my parents' house from eating out, she sees a for sale sign. The next day, we make an appointment to look at like 4 homes.
When we came to this one, we knew "this is the one". It has EVERYTHING we were wanting. 3 1/2 acres, hardwood floors, the exact appliances, distance from town, hills in the back for my girls to ride 4 wheelers, a $30,000 barn with 4 stalls, 2 large storage rooms, and 2 covered areas. And the list goes on...
When it was all said and done, I was sent a check for $100,000 to put down on the house.
God is good!
rgcraig
04-23-2008, 09:04 PM
Wow Toof that is a blessing!
I can't believe you've been there a year already!
Wow Toof that is a blessing!
I can't believe you've been there a year already!
Time flies when you're having fun...
AmazingGrace
04-24-2008, 08:23 AM
Wow that is awesome! What a blessing!
tamor
04-24-2008, 08:36 AM
Awesome, Toof! God is good!!
Sandra
04-24-2008, 09:11 AM
In 1993 my wife and I drove into Okmulgee for a 6 month stay. Little did we know the tremendous blessings we would receive the following 13 1/2 years. For 4 1/2 years I had the honor of assisting Rev. Mark Morgan. The next 9 years I was privileged to be the pastor of some of the finest people God ever placed on the earth.
However, tonight ended a chapter in our lives. I resigned as pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle. This morning I was voted in as pastor of the church in Corinth, MS.
Today has been a bitter sweet experience. I have shed many tears and held my family close. I wish the church in Okmulgee knew how much I love them.
While we look forward to the challenge in Corinth, we will miss Okmulgee greatly.
Please pray for us and the saints in Okmulgee.
God Bless!
Terry Harmon II
I will be doing a concert in Corinth this summer, still working on the date. The Pastors last name is Heights I believe. :D
tamor
04-24-2008, 09:13 AM
I will be doing a concert in Corinth this summer, still working on the date. The Pastors last name is Heights I believe. :D
Nelson Height. So y'all did get in touch? Let us know in plenty of time. I will definitely be there.
toofless,
Thanks for the update and praise report! Good to hear things are going well. That testimony about the new home is great. I know how important it is for mama to be happy. Our wives put up with so much I thnk we all want them to at least have a home they can really be happy with and enjoy. After more than a quarter century of marriage my wife finally got hers (although there is always more she wants to do to our little comfy home!).
It is good to see you posting and I hope you have time to bless us more often with your thoughts.
I will be doing a concert in Corinth this summer, still working on the date. The Pastors last name is Heights I believe. :D
His name is Nelson Hight. He is married to my first cousin, Pam.
toofless,
Thanks for the update and praise report! Good to hear things are going well. That testimony about the new home is great. I know how important it is for mama to be happy. Our wives put up with so much I thnk we all want them to at least have a home they can really be happy with and enjoy. After more than a quarter century of marriage my wife finally got hers (although there is always more she wants to do to our little comfy home!).
It is good to see you posting and I hope you have time to bless us more often with your thoughts.
Thanks, CC1.
Almost nine years later...and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Rejoicing in what Jesus is doing @ The Central Church!
Evang.Benincasa
01-26-2016, 08:31 PM
Almost nine years later...and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Rejoicing in what Jesus is doing @ The Central Church!
Awesome! :thumbsup
Esaias
01-26-2016, 08:53 PM
Ah, the toof is back!
Almost nine years later...and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Rejoicing in what Jesus is doing @ The Central Church!
Hello stranger! I was wondering who resurrected a thead from 2007. I am glad it is to see that it is you and things are going well. I hope you post again a little sooner than seven years from now. I am guessing 98.7% of the folks here now don't know you and would benefit from your posts.
Gofsgirl91
01-27-2016, 09:06 PM
What church in okmulgee did you pastor??
I pastored Deliverance Tabernacle for 9 yrs. I assisted a man named Bro Mark Morgan for 4 1/2 years at the same location.
Hello stranger! I was wondering who resurrected a thead from 2007. I am glad it is to see that it is you and things are going well. I hope you post again a little sooner than seven years from now. I am guessing 98.7% of the folks here now don't know you and would benefit from your posts.
CC1,
I'm just a stranger passing through 😜
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