Defending My Freedom

So over the past two years of Pastoring COC Metro, God has allowed me to meet a lot of really great people.  One of the families that I have gotten to not only meet but also have had the privilege of baptizing is Jerry and Twila Splawn.  In addition, I have met Twila's mom, Cathy and her brother Eric.  I have baptized Cathy and Eric as well.  As you can tell by the picture this blog is going to be about Eric.  Eric is in the Air Force and recently was deployed to the Middle East in efforts to defend our freedom as Americans.  The day Eric told me he was being deployed was a Sunday right before church.  The Spirit of God prompted me to publicly pray over Eric and for his protection while serving overseas.  What happened at the end of that service was really cool.  At the end of my message Eric prayed and received Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.  Pretty cool...isn't it?  So, Eric is now in his position overseas and doing his job each and everyday to protect my freedom to Pastor this wonderful church.  I want you all to meet my friend Eric and to lift him up daily in your prayers for protection and God's speed in his return home from his tour of duty.  Eric we love you bro., we thank you and look forward to seeing you again real soon back home and back at COC!!!!

STANDING OVATION!!!!