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Power,
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Volume 7 Issue 1
April 2006 |
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THE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Ruth Johnson, Ivan Pope, Delois Maddox, Ralph Brown, and Jackie
Hager
Tom Meadows, Sr.- Emeritus
Roy Campbell - Emeritus
Richard Hatcher-Emeritus
The Twelve Disciples – Prayer Team
George
Foreman, Ivan Pope, Janet Taylor, Juanita Langley, Margie Jasper,
Denise Warren, Karen Page, Tom Meadows, Pam Barden, Ronnie Waddell,
Deedre Dickerson and Tee Williams
Love Fund Coordinator:
Mary Tinnell
Newsletter Staff:
Sandra Witherspoon, and
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FROM THE SERVANT STAFF:
PRAISE
the Lord!!
Tom Meadows
Sharing In 2006 - God
Has A Pavilion
Psalms 34:8 - O taste and
see that the LORD is good. Share Him with someone today.
"Pavilion" is described as a canopy or to furnish or cover
with a pavilion. Brothers and Sisters Jesus provided
our covering with His precious blood. What can we do less in
2006 than to share the Good News with the lost world and let them
know there is safety in Jesus?
Psalms 27:5 - For in the
time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of
his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock
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HATYILYTILYAJLY
If you need prayer contact Karen Page
or Margie Jasper or any member of the Twelve Disciples or the
Servant Team
“Miracles Now”
“Pastor
Jeremiah”
What is a
miracle? It is an
extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human
affairs.
In other
words it is God making his presence known in our lives by doing
something that we as humans cannot explain away with our historical
or scientific data. Why
are we not seeing more miracles as promised by Jesus before He
ascended back into heaven? I
believe there are several reasons.
When we know
what we are doing then we know too much.
We think we know what we are doing , we don’t know what we
are doing. When you walk by sight you know what you are doing.
When you walk by faith you find out what God is doing.
Hallelujah |
Are You Available?
Hands Up Meetings
Tuesdays:
United Christians of
Alleghany Warehouse Company:
12:20 PM – 12:50 PM
“The Light” at Park 500:
12 PM – 1 PM
Wednesdays:
M/C “C” Shift:
2 AM – 3 AM
M/C “B” Shift:
7 PM – 8 PM
Thursdays (Noon –
1:00 PM):
Alternates between Operations Center, Finance Center and
Manufacturing Center
Manufacturing
Center – May 11, May 25 , June 8,
June 22, June 29, July 13 and July 27
Headquarters HUM
Cabarrus HUM
Gateway HUM (Reborn)
BL Plant HUM
We are still praying for these sites to get started but we realize
until someone hears God’s call, it will not happen.
Prayer Ministry
The
one thing that holds this ministry and our work together is our
prayer ministry headed up by Karen Page and Margie Jasper.
Did you know that we hold a noon prayer meeting every
Wednesday at the location of the weekly Thursday meeting.
Did you know that our prayer register has about 300 requests
to date? Each of the
names is called out to the Lord everyday not just on Wednesday.
It is a humbling thing to call out 300 names to the Lord
knowing that you need as much prayer as any of these names.
Many people will be touched by the Lord through Hands Up
Ministry who otherwise might never attend church.
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Investment For An Eternity
By Tom Meadows, Sr.
El Curro - Project
2006
Hands Up Ministry, in
partnership with Chester Outreach Church of the Nazarene, sponsored
a mission trip to the Dominican Republic to build a church on April
1 through April 15, 2006. A total of 20 people went at
different times during the two weeks to help complete the work.
It is our hope to have
pictures on our website as soon as possible at
www.hands-up-mininstry.org and click on he Missions page.
HUM had two team
members to represent our investment into the Kingdom of God and this
church and they were Karen Page and Sandy Witherspoon.
Invest in the future
and eternity for yourself and others by contributing to this church.
1 John 3:17
But whoso hath this
world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his
bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Isaiah 6:8
Also I heard the
voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for
us? Then said I, here am I; send Me.
Work & Witness
We serve the one and
only mighty God who can do anything but fail. Hallelujah Thank
You Jesus. When the Lord speaks to you and you answer
"yes", please let us know.
Would you like to go
on a mission trip? Is your church planning a mission trip that could
use some more workers?
We would like to start the dreaming
process of going again in 2007. The need is great and the time
is now.
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Hands Up Ministry
Love Fund
By: Tom Meadows
Love Fund update.
To date in six years we have spent over $6000 in
demonstrating the love of God to our Brother and Sisters in need and
bereavement. Thanks for
every contribution you have ever made.
It is recorded in Heaven.
If you would like to
give to this worthy cause contact Ruth Johnson or Ivan Pope.
Congratulations to
Poppa Tom
Tom Meadows, Sr.
became a grandfather on April 20, 2006 at 5:56 PM when Emily Hai-Lim
Meadows made her appearance at St. Mary’s weighing in at 6 lbs and
stretching 19 in.
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The Changing of the Guard
The beginning of 2005 brought about the retirement of our beloved
Brother Richard Hatcher.
The year 2006 ushered in the retirement of Servant Team
Leaders Roy Campbell and Tom Meadows, Sr. plus Ronnie Waddell the
founding leader of The Light at Park 500 and one of our Prayer
warriors. Julia Candia
a former Servant Team Leader also retired in 2006.
We just want to give a little recap history of our Brothers
and Sister.
Roy Campbell
I started my career with PM on February 2, 1976 at the MC as an
hourly employee in Bay 1.
During that time I had numerous jobs, Container Packer
Operator, Maker Operator, and Packer Operator.
In July of 1984 I was offered a position at Stockton Street
as a Production Supervisor that I accepted.
I maintained that position for ten years until the job was
eliminated and I had to find employment elsewhere in the company.
After being out of work for two months, I was offered an
interview with the Quality Assurance Department at Stockton and
through God’s grace I received the position.
When Stockton Street closed down, I was moved to the MC in
the same job capacity until retirement in 2006.
There have been some good time and some bad times through my career
at PM , but through it all, I can say that the good times far
outweigh the bad times
Even during the bad times, there is a famous saying that says, “In
every dark cloud, there is a silver lining.”
I did not know it at the time, but from the very first day at
PM, God had His hands on me.
For that reason I can truly say that the highlight of my
career was being introduced to God’s people, Hands Up Ministry.
Words could never explain how much your prayers and presence
have helped me through some tough times not only at work but also in
my personal life. I
know that through HUM, I have been made aware of who I am and where
I am headed. As I look
back over my life and think things over, if it had not been for my
brothers and sisters of HUM, but most importantly God, I hate to
think where I would have been.
Roy
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Richard Hatcher
I retired with 30 years and 7 months service.
I am truly blessed to have been a part of the Philip Morris
family. I have met some great people of God.
The best thing that happened is the Hands Up Ministry.
It is truly a blessing to my life.
I praise God for Tom’s vision.
David said in Psalms 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when
brothers live together in unity.
David stated that unity is pleasant and precious.
Our outward expression of unity will reflect our inward unity
of purpose. That it why
Hands Up Ministry is a great success.
Thank God Philip Morris brought me back as a contractor.
I was honored to be a part of the Hands Up Ministry
retirement party. I
love each of you.
Thanks for everything.
I say to each of you:
In happy moments praise God;
in difficult moments seek God; in quiet moments worship God;
in painful moments trust God; and in every moment thank God.
Richard
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Ronnie Waddell
I started work at PM on March 12, 1979 at York Engineering Center
located in Williamsburg.
I have worked at all PM site except Louisville and Cabarrus.
Along with Teresa Jackson, we were moved to Park 500 on June
20, 2000. We started
“The Light Ministry”.
I started a weekly email to give encouragement to the members.
On August 20, 2004, I was relocated to the OC.
I became the assistant to Ruth Johnson to support the OC
ministry. The
ministry of a weekly email was continued with my move to the OC.
I love the Hands Up Ministry.
I pray for the leaders and the employees at PM.
I love you my Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Ronnie
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Tom Meadows, Sr.
I started my career with PM on August 1, 1966.
Yes, 1966.
I have worked at Philip Morris for parts of five decades.
Some called me an old dinosaur till I retired on March 1,
2006. I worked at the
Stemmery from August 1, 1966 until Uncle Sam came calling.
I joined the Army in December 1967 for a four-year tour
during Vietnam era. I
was discharged on Friday December 17, 1971 and returned to work at
the Stemmery on Monday, December 20, 1971.
It wasn’t entirely dedicated but I needed the money.
I remained at the Stemmery until I resigned in December 1972
due to harassment and no advancement.
For short period of three months I worked for Wyatt Transfer
until my first boss at PM, Randy Henderson called me and asked if I
would like to get back into the tobacco business.
Of course I said yes and Randy recommended me to Charlie
Blair of Blair Tobacco Storages (later to become Philip Morris Maury
Street Leaf Storages).
I went to work for Blair on May 14, 1973 and remained there until
June 1, 1979 when PM bought Blair Tobacco Storages.
Talking about the Hand of God being on me.
I worked at the new Maury Street Leaf Storages until January
1985 when once again I had to make a career move due to politics.
I moved to serve as a Leaf Representative for the Leaf
Department in the public sector until June 1, 1998.
As God would have it, I returned to Maury Street Leaf
Storages but this time I was made manager.
It was a promotion but not a move I wanted to make but the
Lord showed me that it was all part of His plan from Jeremiah 29:11.
I was blessed to gain the greatest boss of my 40-year career,
Rich Campagna. God used
me and my position to touch lives and heal old wounds.
During this divine journey God led me to start Hands Up
Ministry. Much like
Moses and all the patriarchs of the Bible, I had all the excuses why
it should not be me and how could I do such a thing in secular
Fortune 500 Company.
Well just like in the Bible, God always gets His man and executes
His plan.
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Tom Meadows, Sr. (continued)
On January 13, 2000, God’s dream of Hands Up Ministry became man’s
reality when nine members started this historical and groundbreaking
ministry. A ministry
for all who will just say, “Yes” to Jesus.
Hundreds of lives touched and two churches built on the
mission field in the Dominican Republic.
Today Hands Up Ministry is getting stronger even with the
changing of the guard for you see the Master is on guard.
He never sleeps or slumbers.
Another chapter in my life came through this ministry when I
was called on April 11, 2004 to the ministry.
I was ordained on June 20, 2004 to a pastor for whosoever
will. What is next is
another dream, The Healing House.
Knowing what the Lord has done with Hands Up Ministry you
would think it would not be so awe inspiring this time but believe
me. What I have seen
for The Healing House and the people of God is healings and
miracles. A church like
none other. Check out
the initial dreams at
www.healinghouse.biz.
The greatest thing about The Healing House is that God is
orchestrating it even now with the leaders, the body, the healings
and the Glory of His Presence.
So many are seeking God and being misguided into a worshipful
world where there is a form of godliness but no power.
What I have envisioned is that HUM will become incorporated
into Hands Up Ministry International and from that the birth of The
Healing House. Would
you
pray and dream with God and me for the reality of this miraculous
church.
The
Healing House
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HUM Retirement Celebration
Mona Eno
On March 17, 2006 the
Hands-up-Ministry moved into a new era. Both of HUM's founders
as well as other pivotal members stepped into retirement.
"Upon these Rocks I will build at PM USA" was the theme and the
sentiment, the music, the meal, the speakers and songs all attempted
to honor the men who brought the Hands-Up Ministry to life at Philip
Morris, USA. Well wishers including Hand-Up members, friends
and family turned out to attend the affair in the Operations
Center's Marlboro Room.
Smiles, handshakes and many, many
well wishes were showered upon Hands-Up founders, Tom Meadows Sr.
and Ronnie Waddell These two men submitted themselves to the will of
God and with a shared vision, gave life to an organization within
Philip Morris that has brought consolation, caring and hope to the
over 100 members of HUM and their families as well as individuals
outside of the company through outreach in the form of visits to
hospitals, shut-ins, Christmas gift giving, flowers, cards and
calls.
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(retirement celebration continued)
Additional guests of honor were
retirees Richard Hatcher and Roy Campbell. A notable honoree
who could not attend the celebration was Julia R. Candia.
Festivities included prayers,
scripture readings and moving song offerings by Angela Henley and
Janet Copeland. Ruth Johnson presented the historical moments
of HUM and Pastors Sherrill Michael and Michael L. Jones expressed
the admiration and esteem in which these servants of the Lord are
held by their co-workers. The honorees were each presented
with plaques and then asked to say a few words. Fellowship
followed the more formal program. The event, though simple and
short attempted to convey the general feelings of the body of the
Hands-Up Ministry which in the words of Ruth Johnson are feelings of
the deepest respect, appreciation and love.
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