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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The Gift of Receiving


We often remember and quote the bible verse in Acts where the Apostle Paul
quotes Jesus, saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," emphasizing
that true joy and happiness come from generosity and helping the weak, an
example Paul set for the Ephesian elders.
We often talk about the beauty of giving, but Scripture also teaches us
something just as important: receiving is a gift too. 1 Corinthians 4:7
“What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it,
why do you boast as though you did not?”


Receiving requires humility. It acknowledges that we are not self-sufficient
and that God often meets our needs through others.
Jesus Himself lived this truth. He accepted water from the Samaritan
woman, hospitality from Mary and Martha, and even help carrying His cross.
Scriptures in Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26 mention that a
man named Simon of Cyrene was compelled by soldiers to carry Jesus' cross
for Him on the way to Golgotha. While John's Gospel (John 19:17) says
Jesus carried His own cross, the other Synoptic Gospels highlight Simon's
assistance as Jesus was weakened.
To receive is not weakness—it is trust.


A Short Story
There was an elderly man in a small town who was known for always helping
others—fixing roofs, shoveling snow, lending tools. One winter, he slipped
and broke his leg. Neighbors came by with meals, but he kept saying, “I’m
fine. I don’t want to be a burden.”
Finally, one neighbor gently replied, “You gave us the gift of helping for
years. Please let us receive the gift of giving back.”
That day, the man realized something powerful: by refusing to receive, he
was actually denying others the blessing God intended for them.


Spiritual Truth
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” —
James 4:10
Receiving teaches us humility, gratitude, and connection. It reminds us that
God’s grace flows in many directions—sometimes through our hands, and
sometimes into them.
Closing Encouragement
If God is offering help, love, forgiveness, or provision today—don’t push it away.
Receive it with gratitude.
Because receiving is not failure… it is faith.


Prayer:
Lord, teach us not only how to give generously, but how to receive humbly.
Help us recognize Your grace when it comes through others. Amen

 

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