In 1975 God gave Supt. Thomas a divine vision of going out into the field and compelling men and women to come to Christ; he obeyed the voice of God. This was a great task for Elder Thomas and he knew this would be a big move for him and his family. Orange, Texas isn't a large town and the call he was chosen for was in the worst part of town, the East Side. There was continual crime, drug dealings, fighting, shootings, and gangs. Sixth Street was the devil's territory, but God had a plan! He had prepared Pastor Thomas with a vision and with a mind to do a work for the Glory of God!