What is an Epistle?—One of the letters, written openly, adopted as books of the New Testament. Paul authored 7 canonized letters. These are the letters or epistles to Rome, Corinth, Galatia, Ephesus, Philippi, Colosse, and Thessalonica. 

What is an Apostle?—Apostle (Gk. Apostolos). Envoy, ambassador, or messenger commissioned to carry out the instructions of the commissioning agent.

Who is Paul?—This is the former Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish Rabbi of the Jewish sect of law-keeping, brilliant-minded, hard-hearted Pharisees of which we read so much of in the gospels. We learn of this man called Saul in Acts chapter 7, a man filled with rage and hate for the Christians. He hated what was being preached, so much so that he consents to the death of the first Christian martyr, a young man named Stephen.

In our first message here from the beatitudes we explored the setting and the context of the Word blessed. Makarios=happy, satisfied, inwardly content. The first beatitude was poor in spirit! Thank God that’s the starting point! We are destitute, unable to provide for ourselves. We are in complete need of everything from God spiritually. We must recognize that we do not have what we need within ourselves, our humanity is corrupt. But the story doesn’t end with our corruption as we will see. There is an escape. 

We started at the ground level with our ladder of The Beatitudes—

Rung 1- Poor In Spirit

Rung 2- Pressed In Soul

Rung 3- Patient In Strife

In life there are people who just can’t be duplicated or emulated. They are a special breed, a once in a lifetime relationship or  acquaintance.  For me, Tim Lee is one of those few men.  I’ve known Tim all my life and I’ve always seen him as a hero, a soldier, a real life John Wayne and a preacher. I mean no disrespect in that, as a child I thought John Wayne was the toughest man to ever breathe air.

Every time I’ve ever been around Tim he has been the same.  He is consistent in his concern, loving in his tone and always ready to share Jesus with anyone willing to listen.  Even in the midst of great family tragedy during the untimely passing of his Granddaughter, Ally, Tim, Connie and the entire Lee Family stood strong in their Faith and continued on for Christ in the face of great loss.

Dr. Tim Lee is a war hero, a Purple Heart recipient, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend. He’s a Bible preaching lover of the truth. Tim paid a high premium for freedom and he’s willing to tell the story for God’s Glory.

Today, Miranda and I are honored to host A man who has made a difference, my good friend, Dr. Tim Lee.

Pastor Winston Parrish

Dear Church Family,

It’s been a wonderful few weeks in the Lord.  We’ve seen God’s hand move in a mighty way in multiple ways, in many locations.  We can celebrate multiple salvations, and spiritual refreshing for many saints. Please be praying about who you can invite to Friend Day on March 20th!  What if we all participate?  Imagine the impact God the Lord could make on our region.  As we look ahead make sure to keep an eye on your church calendar.

  • Special Guest Dr. Tim Lee —March 13, 2022
  • Prayer Brunch for ladies & men—March 19, 2022 10AM
  • Friend Day—March 20, 2022
  • Palm Sunday with morning Communion April 10, 2022
  • Family Day, something for everyone! Easter Egg Hunt, Food, Games, Music, Corn-Hole Tournament on Saturday, April 16, 2022,  10AM-2PM
  • Easter—8AM/10:30AM, no Sunday School, no 5:00PM. *Jubilee Choir Singing at both services

Pastor Winston Parrish