This sermon reflects on the messages of the first 6 days of the Feast in Branson and how it is just a foretaste of what we all have to look forward to once God’s Kingdom is established. I will focus then on what we as God’s called people can do to make sure we will be ready for Christ’s return by being single-minded in our approach. I will use James 1:5 – 8 as a jumping off point to encourage us all to refocus on our calling. We will explore scriptures specifically discussing prayer, studying God’s word, Godly fellowship, Godly love and faith.

Joe Greene

pastor, United Church of God

Joe has been a member of God’s Church since 1984.  He and his wife Brenda have spent their careers working with persons with disabilities of all ages.  Joe holds a Masters Degree in Education. Together, Joe and Brenda have been able to serve God’s people in Illinois, Wisconsin and now in Virginia.  Joe was ordained a local elder in April of 2011 and was hired by the United Church of God in 2023 to pastor the Richmond and Roanoke congregations in Virginia, along with serving as the Human Resource Manager for the Church.