Looking back on 40 years with Larry Sprouse, Pastoring Oak Ridge, 1986-2026
Jeremiah 6:16 "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."
It has been my privilege, and I count it a great honor bestowed upon me first by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and also the confidence of the people, to have served among and with this church since 1986. (TO GOD BE THE GLORY).
It has been my endeavor and I believe also the endeavor of the hearts of this people, to maintain a spirit of spiritual "Church" worship and atmosphere, related as close as possible to New Testament teachings. Not taking worldly things and trying to attract people toward Heaven, but using heavenly things to attract people from the world. We endeavor to make every one welcome, but not everything, in a world when everything is given to change, these trying days to never boycott the teachings and foundational standards the early church fathers have given their lives for.
God help us to always have a New Testament church and not a new-age club atmosphere. God bless you until He comes and the secrets of every heart revealed.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Larry Sprouse