Thanks so much for praying. This week has consisted of leading worship at Celebrate Recovery at Texas Avenue Baptist, as well as leading worship at a revival with the whole band at Mt. Calvary Baptist in Marysee, Tx. As a result, I’m just now able to report from last weekend.
Jasper
I took this picture to show the setting. The blue tent in the middle of this pic is Hillcrest Baptist church's booth. Hillcrest has been setting up this booth for several years now. They collect books and Bibles throughout the year, and they give them away as a ministry to the town. (Brilliant idea!)
While they do this, they also get names & phone numbers for give-aways. This has been a great ministry, but they felt they could do more and be more intentional. I was working with Jeff, the youth pastor, with some other outreach stuff, when Benny, then chairman of the outreach team, caught us witnessing to people using the 10 commandments, and giving away frisbees. He thought this approach would be perfect at the Jasper Fall Festival.
What this looked like, was some people handing out books, coffee, cookies, and directing the kids at the fishing pond (for prizes). All were ready to share their faith, equipped with Gospel tracts. Some handed out soccer balls with the wordless book colors on them. As they handed these out, they shared what each color meant. They handed out 300 balls!
Some did surveys. A group of about 5 young girls surveyed many people, and made them think about eternity using questions.
Some worked with me and roamed around to have 1 on 1 conversations with people all over. We mostly worked beside the booth with million dollar bills, and the 10 commandment test. Many people were taken to the foot of the cross. We called people to repentance and faith in Christ, and invited them to be a part of the body of Christ at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Another praise was how much God provided for my family. Many of you know that Sara and I take a "whole family" approach to nistry. Ministry is not my job, but rather, family's calling. They often travel with me on over night trips, even though our family is young (ages 8 months - 7 years). This helps us get in the habit of fighting the spiritual battles that come with this kind Gospel ministry work. God protected us there and back. Sara did an amazing job, with a Christ-like attitude.
To God be the glory for all the people who heard the Gospel, for it is the "power of God unto salvation."
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Revival
On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, we were invited to lead worship at Mt. Calvary Baptist in Marysee, TX. There were about 50-75 young men and women there, as well as 25-50 children. Many adults came to support their young people.
Cliff & Matthew played with me, and Cody ran sound. Bro. Russ Hortman from Hardin Baptist Church gave the message, and challenged everyone to live the the life that God wants for them, starting with obedience to the Gospel. The response was tremendous, and there were 3 professions of faith, as well as many at the alter seeking God.
When you think about it, pray for the ministry of this church. There are so many young people coming on Wednesday nights to their programs, but their parents have little to do with the things of God. Pray that whole families will be won.
I can't thank you enough for all your support. For those of you that brought this mission to the throne room of heaven, no that God received glory as you participated in His kingdom. He indeed answered prayers, which is nothing short of a miracle.
Stay faithful! THE LAMB IS WORTHY!
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