The Chief Shepherd

Every church should embrace technology

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

These are exciting days for ministry. When I consider the possibilities God has provided for me to serve Him on relation to the Great Commission, I consider these unique to my generation(s): Websites Every church needs a website. They can be done as cheaply or expensively as one can afford. A website ...

Retirement

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

I retired from pastoring at the end of April (this year) when I turned 65. Although, as a protestant minister, I did NOT receive confessions in the same manner as a Catholic priest, I experienced some "interesting" things during my 30plus years in the pastorate. But nothing quite like this: A ...

The Wooden Bowl

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

The Wooden Bowl (Shared by Jan Ross - Based on a story by Tolstoy) A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly ...

Is Ray Still Around Here?

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

I apologize for my absence on this site. I have been a bit overwhelmed with the remodeling tasks that I have taken up. I do hope that you will bear with me for a short while longer. I plan to get back online here and make this site even better ...

May 17th update on Kathy

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

Today is Sunday. We are hearing from quite a few pastors and churches about their prayers offered today for Kathy. We prayed with one church today through our cell phone. In another case, we were notified of one church’s efforts and were able to log on to their online services ...

Am I Old Yet?

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

Well, yesterday I celebrated my 65th birthday! Although my two oldest "children" (44 & 43 yrs) were not able to visit, my youngest (Katrina) was and so she, Viv and I spent a great day together. Terry (my oldest) and Tammy both called a talked a long time on the ...

Friday’s update on Kathy…

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

The good news today is FOOD. Because her digestive tract is now functioning again, we get to eat a liquid diet but even the broth is delicious. I’ve promised her a big chocolate cake when we get home, so imagine that? Her birthday was Sunday and it was a crappy ...

Kathy (update 6)

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

Jeremy posted this latest update on his website... Update 6: (Monday 4:30 pm) On Monday, April 20, 2009 Kathy Isaacs had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in her colon. Upon completion of the surgery we were notified that the tumor was removed, but an aggressive chemo therapy treatment within the ...

A Personal Note from Bill Isaacs

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

It is Sunday night and our family is gathered in Akron, Ohio where Kathy will have surgery in the morning to remove a tumor which was discovered in the xrays done to prepare for the removal of her gall bladder. How thankful we are that God was looking out for ...

Kathy Isaacs (more)

chief.shep@afcog.com (Bishop Ray Waldo)

I just received this email from our State Administrative Bishop concerning Kathy: I need you and your prayer warriors to join with me for a special need in the Bill and Kathy Issacs family. Pray for Kathy's healing and for peace, wisdom and strength for the entire family. Most ...