TWO ANGELS OF MORRISON PARK, CARL AND MARY LOU JACKSON

Morrison Park Camp Meeting Association, has been involved in the restoration of the old Morrison Park Holiness Camp, founded by Henry Clay Morrison  for almost four years. In that time we have had a lot of wonderful help and support, but none has equaled the amount of support given to us by Carl and Mary Lou Jackson of Louisville Ky. To date the couple has given  a record $3,120.00 . When we we began this project we prayed for God's help and leadership. It was very plain to us, our Lord wanted the work done, and somehow we knew he would supply and send the special people to see that it would be accomplished. We had no idea who those people would be, but the Lord surely sent us some angels. Carl and Mary Lou do not wish any attention, or special recognition, they just simply feel led by the Lord to support this restoration, knowing it is his will. We at Morrison Park are humbled at the faith and trust they have placed in us, but we have been more at awe in the great faith we have seen them have in he Lord and following his wonderful spirit of leadership in this restoration matter. Because of their generosity, we have been able to enter into large projects such as new plumbing, a new septic system, and the renovation of the restroom building itself. All of these things are essential to the success of the park. Simply, they have made so many things possible, that otherwise would not be done. We cannot say thank you enough to Carl and Mary Lou. You are indeed two Godly Angels sent our way, and we praise God for all you have done for us. Sincerely, Gary Bewley, Pres. Morrison Park Camp Association.

Morrison Park Wins Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky Award

The Glasgow- Barren County Chamber of Commerce, awarded Morrison Park President, Gary Bewley, Outstanding Citizen of the Year for 2013 last night at its annual award banquet and dinner. The award, of course, stems from all the hard work that has been done to restore the Historic Holiness Camp Meeting ground, established here by Rev. Henry Clay Morrison in 1900. While Bewley is very excited and honored by the award, he realizes, the award goes far beyond him to everyone who has donated their time, hard work, money, and support to the project. It is truly an award for Morrison Park. We pray this notoriety will bring further attention to the value and needs of the park, and will provide a greater amount of publicity and support for all we, under God's direction, are seeking to achieve. Thank the Lord for this recognition for Morrison Park, and may it help bring about good fruits that will be for His honor and glory. Please continue to pray for us at Morrison Park.

The South Central Kentucky Historical & Genealogical Society provides funds for the Henry Clay Morrison / Morrison Park Historical Marker

Sandi Gorin , President of The South Central Kentucky Historical and Genealogical Society Inc. presents me with a check for  $2,500.00 to pay the entire cost of a Kentucky Historical Marker to be placed roadside at Morrison Park Holiness Camp Meeting Grounds  on Hwy 63 about 5 miles south east of Glasgow Kentucky. The historical marker will focus on the great Henry Clay Morrison who grew up on this ground and went on to become one of the nations most famed ministers. It also focuses on the historic Holiness Camp Meeting he established here on his ancestral farm in 1900. The annual revival at the park drew enormous numbers each year. The park has been under restoration for over three years. We at the park, have always felt the need for an historical marker, but realized the money we had, had to be spent for repairs to the park itself. After much prayer, we felt the Lord leading us to make a leap of faith, and prior to the October 1, 2013 deadline, prepared an application to the Ky historical Society who approves or rejects each request. We were so excited when the marker was approved, but we were in the dark about just how the cost would be paid. The Lord surely opened the door when the local historical Society contacted us, and asked questions as to what we were doing and how they could help. It was just unbelievable, but that is how our Lord works. It will mean so much to preserve the history and the importance of the park for generations to come. God bless, Sandi, and all the wonderful folks of the society for giving us their unanimous support in this matter. We can never say thank you enough.  We also praise our wonderful savior, who continues to lead, guide, and bless, as we seek his will in this restoration endeavor. Please pray for us, and the success of the park. God Bless, Gary Bewley.

Henry Clay Morrison on current cover of Traces

The new Traces publication for Winter 2013 has Henry Clay Morrison on the front cover. Included is an article which focuses on the significance of Morrison in his day, as one of the nation's greatest and most popular ministers. It also provides an update on the workings at Morrison Park as it continues it's renovation.
   The Christmas candlelight service at Morrison Park was very wonderful with  good attendance. Work continues on the restroom building and the continued clearing of the grounds. We are a bit behind schedule on the restroom, but winter came fast, and there was more work to be done than I had realized, however; everything is going fine. We look forward to so much being done over the winter months, Lord willing. Winter is a wonderful time to clear the growth while it is killed down. As always, please pray for our efforts, and help us if you can. Respectfully , Gary Bewley  , President, Morrison Park Camp Association.
 

IT'S OFFICIAL! A KENTUCKY HISTORICAL MARKER WILL BE PLACED AT MORRISON PARK

We are so happy to announce that we received official notification this weekend from the Kentucky Historical Society that the application we submitted for the  placement of a marker to honor Rev.Henry Clay Morrison and the park he established here in our county has been approved. Over the next several weeks we will be working with the society to agree on the exact text, and further verify any and all facts that will be presented on the marker. We will have to select a date for the dedication and unveiling, which should be in the early spring. We thank the good Lord for answering this prayer, and we are so thankful for the ones who provided the funding for the marker. There will be more information about this in the near future.This marker will be in place for generations to come to identify the history, the location and the importance of the park. We are so very happy for no one deserves this honor any more than our own beloved, Rev. Henry Clay Morrison.   Gary Bewley

Christmas Music for Morrison Park Fundraising CD still available

  The Christmas Fundraiser CD recorded last year is still available. This is the second Morrison CD produced by local performers, who shared the cost and gave their talents to provide money for the restoration of Morrison Park.  It is professionally recorded , and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Morrison Park. The CD includes 22 tracks. The last tract is an actual excerpt from a 1930 radio address by Henry Clay Morrison, (the only known recording of Morrison).  If you don't have a copy, please consider this as a way to help out, and enjoy some great holiday music by local performers ( listed below).  To order send $10.00 to Gary Bewley 2731 Tompkinsville Rd. Glasgow, Ky. 42141 . We will pay the postage.

What would our lives be like today, if we had adhered to the practices and principles set forth here, and endorsed by H.C. Morrison

An early edition of one of Morrison's books included the above promotional ad for the Pentecostal Herald. This was the newspaper Morrison, published and served as editor for, for 54 years. As we take note of what the Herald stands for and against, it makes us wonder, what our world, our churches, our families would be like, if we had held firmly to what preachers like Morrison advocated.
   As I began to write this, I found myself going into great detail with, in my opinion, the million and one things going on in our world and culture today that is so ungodly. However; I backed up for if you are a Christian, you already know this, all too well. Most everybody knows what kind of shape the world is in, and it's likely in part because,even we have given in, compromised and involved ourselves with sin. We have invited ungodly things in our homes by way of television, movies, books, games, music..., We have gone out into the world to see and do things we should have never allowed ourselves to do. We have stayed silent in our churches and failed to condemn and reprove activities that have hurt our spiritual relationship with God. We have gotten caught up in so many things in popular culture such as  ball games, politics, movies, television, and computers. We have stood silent and let sinful ideas and lifestyles invade our communities and our society. We have seen changes in our churches and the way we worship that is very concerning, but often feel powerless to change. We see the world going further and further away from God and his righteousness, but sit back and do nothing, while at the same time those who oppose things scriptural and Godly proudly and boastfully speak up . They parade the streets for their cause and go before the folks in Washington demanding change. Where are the Christians  at these times? Why are we not marching the streets declaring the ways of the Lord? I don't know! I wonder if we have invited so much of the world into our homes and into our lives, that we have become a friend with much sin. Multitudes flock to the pleasures of worldly events, while many of our true old fashion spiritual churches sit half or two thirds empty. Revivals directed at lost people often times result with little or no results.Most of us worry, wring our hands, say some prayers and hope things will get better, but fear they won't.
   Well, we are, where we are, and we know it is not good.. Maybe I am foolish, but I believe there is still hope. I believe if we work hard, and hold true to our ways, try not compromise with sin, we can accomplish much.
   At Morrison Park, God personally, has given me a job to do. . The park had been abandoned and left to wither away. It had to be restored. I have always believed there was an absolute comparison between our community and that old Holiness camp ground where so many souls have been saved, and so much good had been done before the effects of time and the change in people allowed it to get in the condition it was in. I believe the decaying of the park is symbolic of the decay and withering away of God's spirit in our own lives. We too need to be restored. We need to rebuild our lives. We need to repent and put away foolish silly, unimportant worldly things that takes so much of our time. It is time for us to get back to the duties of church, and of worshiping and serving God. It is time to reach out to the lost in a great way and share with them the gospel message of salvation and what it means to truly be reborn, and to receive the Holy Spirit as promised  in the scriptures. It is my opinion, that it is time to reinstate the old time mourner's bench and to encourage it's use whereby our assurance of salvation will not be with enticing words of man's wisdom, but  in the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit within their hearts. What religion or religious practice could be more pure and sure, than the Holy Spirit telling you, you are saved? This was what we call the "Old Time Religion",  the religion that saved our ancestors in those wonderful and powerful days when God's spirit  was so strong in the church that lost mourners flocked in seeking salvation for their souls. Then,the converts would come off the alter with a heart felt testimony of salvation, describing what God had done for them.They most often spoke of great joy, peace, glorious love and assurances that only God above could give. What church, Christian, or Minister would stand today and openly mock, ridicule such a beautiful glorious witness and testimony? Yes, this is "the old time religion".Yes, this is the religion that saved our ancestors, our families of old. It is the only true religion, and as Paul said to the Galatians, "if any man preach any other gospel unto you  than that ye have received,let him be accursed". It is time for all of us to get on our knees and stay there devotedly until the Holy Spirit is in control of our lives, directing us, using us, and filling us with his wonderful heavenly love. If we all came to church, repaired, restored, and full of God's spirit, we could at least change much in our community. The lives of our love ones, our brothers, our sisters, our children, is all at stake. When we see the world as it is today, we should all cringe in disgust and fear, and examine ourselves, as to what we have done, and the part we have played in bringing about our own sorrow and loss, in getting away from God and his righteousness.  These are my thoughts, and mine alone. Please pray for us, and help us in the restoration of Morrison Park. God Bless you all, Gary Bewley