Knoxville, TN 2012

Tennessee is 13 of 50 along; The Journey 50 States One True Story JESUS!  The drive through Virginia to Knoxville was beautiful.

On Tuesday I was welcomed by Central Baptist Church of Bearden and provided a place to call home for the week.

One of the major events of the week happened Wednesday evening downtown Knoxville under the highway overpasses.  There, I witnessed Christians demonstrating the love of Christ towards the less fortunate. A medical station was in full operation. Hundreds of hot meals were served. There was another station where hygiene packages, eyeglasses, Bibles and Prayer was offered. Before the meal the Gospel was presented and a few accepted Jesus Christ! Come to find out that Knoxville is known as a City of refuge for the homeless.  Lost Sheep Ministries, along with local volunteers are impacting many here for Christ.

Lost Sheep Ministries Knoxville, TN 2012

Earlier in the week while driving on the interstate I saw a peculiar looking truck and took a picture.  Afterwards I waved at the driver, he went one way and I the other. Later I looked at the photo, saw a phone number and made a call.

Party for JESUS Truck!

That’s how I met Pastor Tim Macklin who started “Party for Jesus Ministries”.  Tim was so amped about Jesus it’s unreal! So much scripture came out of his mouth in every conversation we had. This man has been at the bottom of the pit many times in his life.  But about six years ago He was Born Again.  Now Jesus is in him and he is in Christ! It’s amazing; the poor are fed, the naked clothed, the gospel is proclaimed, many have been won for Christ and lives are restored and God is given all the Glory.  If you ever need to be encouraged and hear a powerful testimony; call Tim and hold on (865) 640-5636.

Knoxville was the perfect place for the start of the next leg of the journey.  It was so evident that I was in the Bible belt.  I cannot remember one rude comment directed towards the display of the Cross. Praise God!

My post for Knoxville is short but this week has been rich in blessings and having arrived in Chattanooga I’m eager to get started. Once again God has provided everything I had need of and having been encouraged I am confident as I move on in answering His Call.  Your prayers, support and encouragement are highly regarded.  Until next week, God willing I hope to write to you again.

Agape, David