HomeMission

09/07/2026

Here’s a link to music written and recorded by a singing group John Orr was in in the late 80’s with original acapella music. There are two albums in all. It’s on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and other streaming services. Our son, Mark, has been working on this project.

Stream and Save Hearts of Praise - Distributed by DistroKid

09/07/2026

We finally had a Sunday at our home congregation at West Freeway Church of Christ! John gave an update to the church on HomeMission. The elders at West Freeway are the overseeing eldership for HomeMission.

09/02/2026

We had a great visit with Canyon Lake Church Of Christ Sunday in Texas’ beautiful Hill Country. The members were very welcoming. We saw a beautiful moon Saturday night.

09/01/2026

I recently had the chance to stop by Monteagle Church of Christ (TN) and visit with their elders Mike Yarworth, Howell King, and new preacher Clay Kelly. They are still talking about the great job Killen Church of Christ (shoutout to Patrick!) did conducting Monteagle’s VBS in June. Clay hit the ground running with VBS and now with the followup with the community. It’s exciting to see good things happening here. (Howell missed the picture due to a doctor’s appt. Please pray for his ongoing recovery from heart surgery).
—JTL

08/27/2026

Verses of the day.

Today's Scripture is one of encouragement for those that might be having problems in life. It talks about the brokenhearted and those who are crushed in spirit. It also talks about a righteous person who might have many troubles. We all experience these situations at sometimes in our life, and it might be that way right now for you. According to the scripture, God stays close to us, he saves us and he delivers us. Be thankful when things are going well. Remember that God is there at all times, but especially remember He's there when we are troubled.

08/25/2026

Liberty Church of Christ has had 11 baptisms so far this year. They are located in Jasper, Alabama.

08/25/2026

God is good.
After a great booth experience at PTP 2026 Sevierville (more about that in a later post), I headed to Crossville TN at the invite of Howard Burnette and his dear wife Kathy. The whirlwind began Friday afternoon with a meeting at Howard’s home, then heading to the county fair where the Cumberland County churches of Christ had a booth…a great opportunity to meet and interact in a friendly way with neighbors and strangers…while gaining contacts. SATURDAY morning bright and early we headed to Crab Orchard COC (TN) to door knock the community for an upcoming areawide “old fashioned gospel singing” at Crab Orchard COC. The group of area COC are using their areawide singings as an outreach opportunity.
SUNDAY- I don’t think I’ve been to 3 churches in one day (thank you, Howard!). Post Oak COC in the morning(class and sermon) followed by great food and fellowship in the home of sister Nell (and absolute BEST home cooking - Tanya!) Next stop was Daysville COC where I presented HomeMission and met more brethren who genuinely care for one another. Final stop was the Crossville church of Christ where we joined them (albeit slightly late) for evening worship…and meeting more brethren.
The weekend was not over — Monday morning before heading out, Howard and I had a productive meeting with Mayland church of Christ and discussed ways HomeMission might be of assistance to them.

From Friday night to Monday morning, I was continually impressed by the heart of the good brothers and sisters I met. Floyd, Carol, Jason, Tanya, Red, Tom, Brian, Jane, Joe, Judy, Troy, sweet sister Nell….and more whose names escape me but their faces are on my heart. Though small in number, they are so big in heart for each other, for Christ and His church, and for the lost. I heard so many wonderful, touching stories. My heart is overflowing with joy from being with these brethren—They truly have a love for Christ and his church, and they have a willingness to work! I ask you to pray for these congregations and the efforts being put forth by these fellow Christians, to glory of Christ and His church. I am excited about what God can and will do through them, and about the ways God can use HomeMission to be a small part of what HE has planned.
God is good. —Jim

08/25/2026

Two events the last couple of days! John and Susie Orr got a very warm welcome in Amarillo from the Bushland Church of Christ Sunday. John presented HM and preached. On Monday night John taught live and via Zoom Digging Tools: How to Study the Bible for the West Freeway Church of Christ School of Evangelism.

08/24/2026

This is an outstanding group of Christians and churches in Jasper, Alabama area planning an event in October. Check out their FB page.

This October, something special is coming to the Jasper Mall. Under the big tent, people from all across Walker County and surrounding areas will gather for five nights centered on one simple invitation:

Come and See.

Come as you are, bring your family, grab some free food, and hear what the Bible has to say.
For more information check out our website https://www.wcccevents.com

08/18/2026

Danny Aragon, HM evangelist,and his wife Tina recently visited Minnesota and the Carlton County Church of Christ in Cloquet. The church had a booth at the Carlton County Fair in Barnum, MN handing out materials and answering questions. HM provided some of the handouts. Danny preached for the church before heading home. In the photo left to right is Gary Peterson(member at the church), Danny and the minister from the church of Christ in Duluth, MN. HM has assisted the church in Cloquet several years.