All is Forgiven

I thought I should share a little about God's grace and how He has changed my life. I was raised in church by parents who knew and loved God. During my childhood I saw the hand of God at many different times. I had an early childhood experience and came to know Jesus as my personal Savior. But as it so often happens during my teen years I slipped from a life devoted to Christ and sought for my independence. I went through the next 20 years of my lift lost looking for what I once had in Jesus Christ. It wouldn't benefit anyone for me to go into detail but I was lost and kept searching for answers. It wasn't until I was 24 years old that I would again try church. I had been constantly invited over the years but was afraid of having to make a change in my life. I guess I knew all along that God had a plan for my life and I was afraid to walk in it. Finally at the insistence of my wife we decided to attend the church I grew up in The Church of God of Prophecy in Coweta, Oklahoma. It was there that I met a loving church and Pastor D. Frank Hughes. Pastor Hughes was not satisfied with half hearted Christianity with him it was all or nothing. When Gena and I would miss a service he would call, send a bulletin or even come to the house. The more I went to church the more I realized the thing I had been searching for was a relationship with my Creator. I did not return to Him right away I didn't want to make major changes in my life. I saw christianity as bondage and I thought I was free. One day while driving down the road heading to work I had a real encounter with God. I was listening to Christian Radio and there was worship music playing at that moment I decided to make Jesus Christ Lord of my life. Almost instantly on the same drive home he called me into the ministry.

If I were to name the list of things I have done in my past you would wonder how can God love such a person? I have found that God doesn't remember even one of those sins because Jesus paid the price for all of my past failures. God's grace is sufficient for anything you may have done wrong. Guilt isn't from God! God wants all people saved! Regardless of who you are or what you have done you are a prime candidate for the love of God. If you don't know Him today you can change that. I encourage you to pray a simple prayer "Jesus be Lord of my life I admit I'm a sinner and I know that I need you, I believe you came to the earth and died on a cross so I could be saved and I now accept this salvation. In Jesus Christ's name Amen.

If you have just accepted Jesus as your Savior I would like to know about it please email me and let me know. If you have doubts or questions and would like to have someone to talk to please email me as well. info@porterchurch.com

Porter Church

The Porter Church has been in existence for a number of years. We have come through both good and bad times and today remain as a part of God's plan to build His kingdom. We desire to know the heart of God and show His love to our community and world. We desire to be engaged in the harvest in these last days. We are a church that tries to think outside the traditional box to find the local needs and meet them through God's love and power. We welcome all people regardless of life situations, race, or religious background. Jesus roamed about this earth in the flesh inviting all to come to know Him. Our goal remains in line with Christ. We welcome you to come to know Him and be changed due to His great sacrfice. It's true! Christ died so we could live and live eternally. We want to share this eternity with you, all who are within our reach. If you don't have a church to call home you are invited to the Porter Church. We don't judge you for your past we simply try to show you the promise of your future!

Pastor Larry

Sunday June 17th 2007

It was an honor to be named Pastor of the Porter Church on Sunday June 17, 2007. In addition to being named pastor two of my mentors laid hands on me and prayed God's blessings on me and my family. I cannot express how excited I am to have this opportunity. I know it is only by grace that God has given me this assignment and I will seek His favor and approval while serving the Porter Church.

It is truly amazing the way God works things out. If someone had told me 1 year ago that I would have the opportunity to again serve in a ministry position I would have laughed just as Sarah laughed at the promise of a child. I thought my ministry was barren and I fell for the deception the adversary tries to cast upon all of us. Once again I have seen the power and ability of God to change situations and men's hearts to allow His will to be done. Thank God! He never gives up because He knows the end from the beginning. If He didn't walk with us and before us where would we be?

I am merely human with many flaws and defects but for some reason God has seen fit to allow me to work for Him and to help build His Kingdom. It is with anticipation that I look forward to July 1, 2007 when I officially assume the role of Senior Pastor at Porter Church. The past two years God has been working in me and though I didn't realize it has been preparing me for this day. This is just another reminder of how the hard times in our lives often lead to moments of victory. I know there will be difficulties ahead but I also know more than ever that God is there to fight the battles and supply the needs.

Pastor Larry
6/19/2007