God’s not Dead- I spoke with Him this morning.

Hi there!

Its been a tough week for my family but we have felt all of your prayers and the support you have provided us through this time.  

God is in the midst and His presence has been with us in tangible ways.  I see the providence of God in so many ways in my family’s life…

One of the cool things my dad did last month was to take Emily and my other niece to Belize with him.  He asked me if he could take her on a very short notice and she had not been out of the country for over 8 years.  Why does that matter?  Because it would have been so easy for her to not be able to go because she didn’t have a valid passport- but he asked me to renew our passports back in 2020 and we did it!  We didn’t really know why at that time… but God knew and now we do!  Its a memory she will have for the rest of her life!  

Here is a 2 minute video clip from January 27, 2019. (Click Here to watch the video) This was our Launch Day and it is when my Dad prayed the prayer of Dedication for Renew Church.  In the opening remarks he said, “There is a rumor going around that God is dead… BUT I SPOKE TO HIM THIS MORNING!"   That’s my Dad!  So thankful for his impact on my life.  

Tom Pound's Obituary:
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On September 10, 2021, Thomas Bert Pound (Tom) entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, that he sought with his whole heart and life since he was a boy. Tom was 75 years old, and lived in Sittee River, Belize as well as in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tom was born in Lamar, Missouri on March 2, 1946. He was a graduate of Pasadena Nazarene College, in California. 
Tom was married to Sharon (Hickey) on September 3, 1967. They were married for 54 years. They have four sons and four daughters in law, Lance and Beth Pound, Kyle and Kathy Pound, Darin and Kim Pound, Treavor and Misty Pound. 
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Tom was a Nazarene Minister all of his life. He pastored in California, served as Missionary to Belize, C.A. From 1973 - 1980 where he helped to start the work in Southern Belize, served as Mission Coordinator for the Caribbean Field, as well as Church planting coordinator for the Space Coast District, in Florida that started 17 new churches during a two year period. 

He loved doing the work of the Kingdom of God, and was always helping others and sharing the Good News with everyone he met.
Tom has 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren:
Grandchildren - Amanda O’Donnell (Kasey),
Matthew Pound (Brittany), Melissa Pound, Tyler Pound (Sarah), Kylie Stice (Gary), Kennedy Pound, Abigayle Pound, 
Madison Palmer (Wesley), Karissa Pound, Haley Pound, Emily Pound, Macey Pound

Great Grandchildren - Elam O’Donnell 
Leah O’Donnell, Addelyn O’Donnell, 
Bennett Pound, Clarke Pound, Nolan Pound,
Zoey Stice

Tom is survived by his siblings - Ira Pound, Jack Pound, Polly Benn, Peggy Jones, Morris Pound, Jerry Pound. He was preceded in death by his parents 
Ira Oscar Pound (Father) and Flossie Mae Pound (Mother)

We rejoice in the assurance that God is good even when our circumstances are not. We are comforted by the unwavering faith that Tom has heard the words of the Father, “Well done good and faithful servant”. There will be a Memorial service held on October 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Church of the Nazarene. 

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to help the work in Belize or to further church planting efforts. These were two of Tom’s passions. You can send your donation for Belize to the Temple Church of the Nazarene, 5000 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX, 76502. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Belize. You can send your donation for church planting to Renew Church, 13261 SW 124th St, Miami, FL, 33186. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Church Planting. Thank you all for your prayers and support.

See you Sunday!
Pastor Treavor
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Tom and Sharon's 50th Wedding anniversary with our family.