Pastor’s Pen

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” He who sits in the heavens…

            This past Sunday we touched on the doctrine of effectual calling as we considered Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22:1-14.  What led us to this doctrine was verse 14 in particular which reads, “For many are…

            Thank you for praying for the HLPC team that went to North Carolina last week, June 14-20, with the Carolina Mountain Mission.  14 of our church family went to minister to the people of Haywood County- particularly serving some…

            The PCA General Assembly met in Dallas, Texas June 25-28.  I wrote about the nature of the Assembly for the Pastor’s Pen that came out while Connie and I were there in attendance.  I was grateful to go and…

And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.  (ESV) Acts 10:24             Acts 10 records for us Peter’s proclamation of the gospel to the Gentiles.  This follows…

            Today at 1:30PM CST, the PCA General Assembly will be called to order in Dallas, Texas.  Connie and I are here for this gathering.  It is scheduled to last until noon on Friday and we are to return Friday…

            As I write this, we have finished two days of VBS and are into our third here at HLPC.  Over 115 kids have been a part of “The Incredible Race.”   This curriculum focuses on the gospel message and how…

Connie and I spent Memorial Day weekend with the Grad and Career group from First Presbyterian Church of Macon as I was invited to speak for their retreat at Panama City Beach, FL.  I was encouraged to be asked to…

            One of the benefits of being a Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Campus Minister years ago was receiving training for that ministry ministry.  Mark Lowery and James “Bebo” Elkin laid the foundations for the philosophy of ministry for the PCA’s…

            This Thursday, May 2nd  is designated as the National Day of Prayer.  We have already planned to meet for prayer TONIGHT, May 1st, at 6:3oPM here at HLPC.  We will give special attention to praying for our country, among…

Greetings from Twin Lakes             This week I’m attending a conference for pastors held at Twin Lakes Conference Center which is just south of Jackson, MS.  Kevin Deyoung is the main speaker.  These few days provide a great opportunity for…

Make the Most of the Week!             We look forward to a great week here at HLPC.  I hope you’ll make every effort to come to our worship services and be encouraged to invite friends and bring family.  While we…