Terry Williams:  

ired." I have been blessed with much, so gladly I give. I have not met one person that I would not like to meet again; everyone that I have known has made me a better man and I thank you, for you pushed me, challenged me and sometimes disrespected me, but God told me that all things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. I wouldn't change ANYTHING about my journey, for the road that I have travelled has brought me to where I am now and you all were a part of it. Thank you and I wish you a peaceful journey. My love for God has made my life richer. In July 07, I received my calling and now I preach God's word. I am Now the Pastor of a tiny church of 21, but we worship and serve as if there are 10 thousand of us. We take and move it forward. from the church house to the church streets, the highways and byways, wherever God sends me that's where I will go. As Matthew 28:19-20 says, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." God has given me more than I am worthy of, thank God for the blood! My youngest son, has also been called to the Ministry and is now in training, what a blessing! I don't know where the road will lead me, but I know that I will go; because I will never be anywhere that is outside God's will for me. With my mouth I will praise him, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made! For those of you that haven't given your life to the Lord, please read Roman's 10-9 and become born again. From Jefferson, to Bryant, to Northwestern, to Saginaw Valley, to the Air Force, to the New School University and Northcentral University. I say Much Love. Shout outs to Lackland, Sembach, Keesler, Taegu, Griffiss, Louisville, Seattle and Fort Meade. The Air Force took in a lost boy and delivered a found man. I was blessed to retire in July 04 after twenty three years of service. I've lived in Europe and Southeast Asia among other places. I played football in Germany for four years back in the early eighties. I graduated from college in Manhattan, New York and Arizona. Now I live in Ashburn, Virginia, which is a long way from Flint, both in miles and life. I'm a published poet and playwright, I've had two plays produced, one ran back in Flint called "A man can't do nothing for me" I wrote it for my sister who acts. I am constantly writing and I would love to see one of my stories on the big screen and when that happens, please believe that Flint will be all through it. I have no complaints, God has been very good to me and I thank him every day. Should we be blessed to meet once again, then family, please give a shout. Family, I came across a poem that is full of power. The author is named Mariane Williamson. The name of it is "Our Deepest Fear." Parts of it has been used in a few movies, but this is the complete version. Please read it and know that God has a plan for you. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Our Deepest Fear Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. We all need encouragement, so be encouraged, and smile because God loves you!