Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I Love Our Mission Conference!

Challenging testimonies, victorious stories, passionate preaching, publishing Scriptures, joyfull fellowship, delicious meals...gotta love our Mission Conference! Looking forward to our service this morning.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Publishing the Scripture for Bulgaria.

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Thanks to a generous family at Lakeside for purchasing shoes today for all the Missionaries. The ladies at Leverett Shoes were very helpful. We were also able to give a new suit to everyone yesterday from Joseph A Bank.

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

My Dad, Charlie Marshall

Please read the following note from my dad, the greatest consistent Christian I know. He has been preaching the gospel all of my life and I can say first hand that he lives what he preaches. Please pray for him during this new stage of his life as we are praying that Christ would be magnified in his body.

This is my life’s verse (Matthew 6:33). I have tried to live by this verse and God has been faithful to His Word.

In the letters I have sent to those interested in our ministry the past 36 years, I have never asked for anything personally. I have never asked for money for tires, vehicle, or equipment of any kind. I have just given a report on the results of the ministry. However, I now have a SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST.

For over two years I have had an irritating cough. Irritating for those who listened to me preach. I have been to 9 doctors, 2 speech therapists, and had cameras down my throat and nose. I received no help whatsoever.

While in Florida this February, my wife and my good friends, Pastor Malcomb Clements and his wife made me promise to have my lungs x-rayed when I returned to North Carolina.

My doctor did not like what he saw on the x-rays and ordered a CAT scan. I then, was sent to Dr. Richard Pomerantz in Charlotte, NC, at the Presby Pulmonary Critical Care Center. Dr. Pomerantz is considered the top lung doctor in the country. After giving me breathing and walking tests he diagnosed my problem as “Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. What is it?

IPF is a debilitating disease marked by progressive scarring of the lungs that gradually interferes with a person’s ability to breathe. It hinders a person’s ability to take in oxygen. It causes shortness of breath and is usually associated with a persistent dry cough.

After diagnosis the median survival rate is 1 -3 years, but many people live for years with a less active form of disease.

The word Idiopathic comes from a Latin word which means unknown. It is not known what causes IPF and there is no known treatment for cure.

My wife has been using herbs for years and she contacted the Herb Shop and I am taking herbs that is said to be able to heal my damaged lungs.

However, what I need more than knowledgeable doctors or Herbs is God’s Will in my life. So, I am asking you to join me and my family as we pray for healing or as Jesus prayed in Matthew 26:39, “Not as I will but as Thou wilt!”

PS: You will not find my name in the 1 -3 year column. I have put it in the long life column, believing that God is able.


Awana Games

Proud of all our kids and families today at the Awana Games. Scott and Tammy do such a quality job of leading our Awana ministry.

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Men's Prayer Fellowship

Enjoyed the Men's meeting tonight with Bro. Charles Keen and about 100 Lakeside men.

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Men's Prayer Fellowship



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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Praying for my friend, Bro. Steve Roberson who is having open heart surgery today at 3pm.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Had an outstanding day this past Sunday at Lakeside. Rode to Church in a 57 Chevy on our 57th Church anniversary. I praise God for His people and for working miracles beside the lake.

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Getting ready to spruce up the landscaping for Anniversary Sunday. Thanks men!

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Praise the Lord for 60 people out witnessing yesterday and 2 men saved in the service this morning!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Homegoing Service for Preacher Bill


The Homegoing Service for Preacher Bill Reese is planned for Thursday, March 10 at 11AM at Lakeside. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, March 9 from 5PM until 8PM. Thank you for showing love and kindness to the family.

Because of the schedule, there will be no Wednesday service or meal. Please make every effort to help us inform everyone, especially those who may not have email. Teachers please contact your class members.

If you are willing to help provide food during this time, please call the church office Tuesday between the hours of 8AM to 4PM.

I love each of you,

Pastor Tad

Preacher Bill Reese and Tyler last week

"There was a man sent from God..." John 1:6

Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family of Preacher Bill Reese who peacefully went home to be with the Lord early this morning. I want to encourage you to express your love to his family in whatever way the Lord may lead you. There is no human way to measure the heavenly impact that he had on so many lives around the world.

I am honored and blessed to now Pastor the people of the Church that the Lord used him to found in 1954.

More information will be given later when we are informed of the details of his homegoing service.

Photo was taken just a week ago on Sunday, February 27. We enjoyed some Sunday afternoon time together.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Nothing like North Carolina and Duke on Saturday night while I'm trying to study!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

22 boxes of goodies on the way to troops in Afghanistan! More will be sent in a few days.

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