Preaching Good News: “Ask. Seek. Knock!”

I only exist that Christ might manifest Himself through me. One way this happens practically is by preaching good news. 

Last evening I started a three-night revival season at Williamsport PA. Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Lou Gatti introduced me and said: “Pastor Kerry and Kim Willis come to this area from the Four Winds.” Wow! What an introduction!

My text for Tuesday night’s message was Luke 11:9-10. You will find it below along with some photos I’ve taken in the short time I’ve been here. 

My Tuesday evening sermon text above 

The Four Winds at rest 

The Four Winds 💨 💨 💨 💨 

Our new friend, Ricky Murphy, drove an hour to surprise us by attending the service

Pink roses, a yellow rose, and a faded rose from days gone by 

Apple season

Pastor Gatti in disguise 

Little pumpkins 

Kim made three candy bags for each kid present in revival tonight, Halloween

Lucy dresses as a lady bug

One of many lady bugs that have landed on the Four Winds 🐞 

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Four Winds Autumn Adventure

Sunday evening we arrived in LaVelle, Pa. What a lovely ride! The colors were a true autumn adventure. And Monday’s beauty was more of the same as we journeyed in the Four Winds RV to Turbotville, Pa. 

Along the way, we have spent time with God’s servants. Some of the scenes and stories are below in photo images I recorded and captions I wrote.

Tire swing, LaVelle

Pastor Jeremy is also a paramedic and firefighter in his community. Here in an ambulance he told us how this place is where much of his ministry happens. Inspiring. 

Look and live symbol 

Pastor Jeremy’s locker 

Hook and ladder truck

Nazarene Thrift store

Old downtown character 

Four Winds leaving LaVelle Nazarene where we spent the night.

 Colorful sidewalk

Take 2

Fairview Mountain Nazarene Church visit with dear Pastor Majorie and David Fisk 

Painting off the sanctuary 

Old cross and crown in basement, maybe from late 1800s

Sunday school room verse 

Fairview Mountain Church 

Walk in the woods 

Walk to remember 

Mrs. Kim and Miss Lucy 

A lovely day

And soup for supper with Pastor Marjorie and Dr. David Fisk

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

 

Psalm 86

The Psalms are helpful to our hearts. This portion of Psalm 86 helps me today...

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Sunday Reflections

Sunday, we were blessed to be at Immanuel Lansdale Church of the Nazarene. God’s favor was evident as I preached on the prayer my mother, Lady Melba, has prayed for over 50 years: “Lord, Help Us to Reach the Lost Before It’s Too Late!” 

In the late afternoon we headed westward for LaVelle Church of the Nazarene where we enjoyed homemade apple dumplings beside a crackling fire. 

Here are some photo memories I recorded from the day:

Welcome to worship 

The Cross lights our way home, Lansdale 

Sunday dinner table set for us, Lansdale 

Snack on the road 

Four Winds westward bound 

Apple dumplings at LaVelle 

Fireside fellowship 

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Saturday Selections

Today on my blog, I thought I would just make some Saturday selections for you to enjoy. Below you will find images and scriptures that I have been dwelling on the past few days and especially today, Saturday. I pray your day will be amazingly graced!

A photo memory someone sent me as I taught on the Mount to Beatitudes from our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount a few weeks ago now

A photo memory sent to me by a baptismal candidate, Alesia, in the Jordan River from a few weeks ago

Beautiful light and stainglass in the sanctuary of Pennington, New Jersey, Church of the Nazarene

During our quick run to Virginia, Delilah, the farmer’s dog, guarding the Four Winds

Above all... 

Front porch decor

I was inspired to set up my new “Made in Bethlehem” Olive wood nativity

Take 2: The handcarved detail unbelievably beautiful 

Already anticipating Advent on the Philadelphia district

Breakfast with a friend

Magnificent maple tree

Azalea blooms in autumn?

Scripture received from a pastor who prays 

Presence Matters Most!

That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love. 

Pastor Kerry Willis