Pastor Terry Prong

 

Pastor Terry Prong has been the Pastor of Bluffton Church for 18 years. He is a steadfast Christian Minded Preacher who loves his job. The job of sharing the Gospel with others. His colorful background as an entertainer/musician/storywriter brings many aspects of delivering God's word to light. Preaching the undeluded, unpolluted, unprevented Word of God. His unique style of preaching will lift up your spirits and feed your soul.

Janice Hicks

 Janice Hicks was born and raised right here in this community. As a small girl she used to walk to come to this church. As acting treasurer she makes sure that the bills are paid and the doors stay open. Married to Terry Prong for 25 years they have a 'One Accord" presence and are always spreading happiness. Jan has an elderly ministry that has been with many elders on there last days until they pass. She is also a fine musician who plays guitar and piano and sings like an angel. A warm and loving person who loves to hug.

Elizabeth Jo Frazier

Elizabeth Frazier nick name 'Jo' is the last elder living of Bluffton Church. She has blessed us many years with her singing and faithfulness. Her prayers were short and sweet , but carried a lot of meaning to the heavenly throne. Jo at 95 can still sing out a tune with a little help. She has been a cornerstone for Bluffton Church and her presence can always be felt here. Elizabeth raised 6 children, mostly by herself, and worked hard to provide for them. We pray her singing will bring you much happiness as it has done for us.

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Check Your Oil

The Importance of Readiness
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 (Parable of the Ten Virgins)
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their
lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Those who were foolish took their lamps but did not take oil
with them. But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."
Sermon:
Jesus tells us a story about ten young women waiting for a bridegroom. Five
were wise, bringing extra oil for their lamps, and five were foolish, thinking
the moment would come soon enough without preparation. When the
bridegroom arrived, the wise were ready, and the foolish were left
scrambling, unable to join the celebration.
This parable teaches us the importance of being prepared spiritually—our
“lamps” represent our faith, and the “oil” is the Holy Spirit sustaining us.
Life is unpredictable, and Christ’s return is uncertain. We must keep our
spiritual lamps filled and ready.

Parallels to common day
Imagine your car’s oil. If you ignore it, eventually your engine will seize,
your car won’t run, and you’ll be stranded. The foolish virgins were like
drivers ignoring their oil—thinking they had time, believing nothing bad
would happen. The wise virgins were like careful drivers who check and
refill their oil regularly, ensuring their car is ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Just as you wouldn’t risk your car by running low on oil, don’t risk your soul
by neglecting your spiritual readiness. Regular prayer, scripture, and
fellowship are your “oil checks”—they keep your faith alive and your lamp burning.
Parallel Points:
1. Check your oil regularly: Just as your car needs oil to run smoothly,
your soul needs the Holy Spirit to thrive.
2. Don’t wait until the last minute: You can’t fill your spiritual lamp in a
panic; preparation must be ongoing.
3. Being wise pays off: The wise virgins entered the feast, and those ready
in faith will be with Christ at His return.
Conclusion:
Keep your lamp full, your faith active, and your spirit nourished. Don’t wait
until it’s too late. God’s return could be tomorrow, and when He comes, make
sure you’re ready to enter the feast. Just like a car needs oil, your soul needs
God’s Spirit to keep burning brightly.
"Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." –
Matthew 25:13

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