June 2015
June 2015
Dear Friends and Fellow Laborers in the Gospel,
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;” I Timothy 1:12. It is such a privilege and a joy to be in the service of our great King, the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sincerely thankful to Him for calling me to preach and for giving me a work to do for His glory. I am sincerely thankful also to you, our faithful supporters, whom He has used in so many ways to make it possible for me to do what God has called me to do.
The first Sunday in May marked the end of our first year in Missions. The manifold blessings of the Lord over the last year have reminded us daily that where God guides, God always provides! He led us to step out by faith to become the President and General Director of Macedonia World Baptist Missions, and He has abundantly provided for our every need. We have put over 50,000 miles on our vehicle as we travel around the country spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. In each mile He has protected us, provided for us, and proved His care for us. After one year on deputation, God has provided us with 60% of our needed support. We are praying that we will be fully supported by the end of 2015, and be able to give our full attention to the task of being an aid to our missionaries, their supporting churches, and Pastors around the world.
During this quarter I have preached many Revival meetings and Missions meetings. It was my great joy to lead a young man to the Lord at an altar of prayer during a meeting in South Carolina. We also saw two saved at meetings in South and North Carolina. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is what the world needs! It will eternally change the lives of those who place their faith in it! It never grows old! It was also our privilege to be part of a Marriage Retreat as well as a College Graduation. The potential of these young people is unlimited as they give themselves and their families to the cause of Christ. We were encouraged by their response to the preaching of God’s Word.
At the MWBM home office, we are preparing for two days of Missionary Training in June with our newest missionary candidates. It was also exciting for the Home Office to have a departure interview with Br. Jamie Smithey and his family as they plan to leave for Chile, South America in June. Helping these missionaries and others like them take the Gospel around the world is the joy of my life!
I want to praise God for providing the need for the plane fare as I make plans to travel to Mexico in August to be with two of our missionaries. I’m looking forward to seeing what God is doing there. By way of prayer requests, please help us pray for our house in Covington to sell. We truly need to be closer to the Home Office as soon as possible. Also, we appreciate your prayers for our safety on the roads, and for the remainder of our needed support to come in. Your prayers are invaluable to us!
As Cassie and I have traveled this quarter to Maine, Maryland, North and South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee, you have gone with us through your faithful prayer and financial support. There is fruit being garnered to your account as the Gospel is preached, tracts are being distributed, and witness is given. Thank you for making the Gospel a priority! Only eternity will reveal the worth of your investment.
In His Service,
Psalm 28:7
February 2015
February 2015
Dear Friends and Fellow Laborers in the Gospel,
I hope this latest update finds each of you well and joyous in the service of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Cassie and I thank the Lord not only for the privilege of serving Him, but for the opportunity to partner with each of you in this great endeavor of reaching the world with the glorious Gospel of Christ by planting Independent Baptist Churches through local churches just like yours.
The last few months have certainly been busy to say the least. Upon writing this letter I thought that I would look back in my date book to the very first Sunday of May 2014 that Cassie and I began full time deputation. From that Sunday to the last day of December of 2014, I have preached 122 times in 67 different churches. Through it all, the thousands of miles, the many different churches and faces, the Lord has been so good to supply our every need. We are currently around 45 to 50% of our needed monthly support for which we are tremendously grateful. We are hoping to raise the additional 50% by the end of the year so that we will be able to spend more time at the home office. Whereas I realize that fanning the flame of world evangelism in churches across America will always be a part of the job that I love, I also have a personal goal of physically being on the mission field at least once a quarter to help and encourage our MWBM missionaries around the world. In order for that to become a reality I must first raise the needed monthly funds to do so. Therefore the additional support is our greatest need at the current moment. Will you please make that a matter of prayer?
Another great need we face is to raise awareness for monthly support for our home office at Macedonia. If MWBM is not a part of your monthly missions budget let me encourage you to log on to www.mwbm.org and watch the eight-minute video explaining the tremendous need. If you or your church could partner with us as we serve our church planters around the world I’m sure that much fruit would abound to your account. We look forward to laboring with you in the days to come for the cause of Christ.
Cassie and I are excited to be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary on February 24. We give the Lord glory for the past 25 years together, and we trust Him to use us in an even greater capacity in the days to come. Until He comes it is our desire to be busy in His service for His glory.
We were reminded what serving the Lord is all about a few weeks ago at a meeting in Salisbury, NC. when a 12-year-old girl by the name of Tahlia trusted Christ as her Saviour. It never gets old friend. The Gospel still works! Jesus still saves! God is still good! Therefore, we will continue to do what He has called us to do with your help. Thank you so very much for your continued prayers and financial support. Rest assured the Lord is working through you to make a difference in this world for the cause of our wonderful Lord. Keep up the good work for God! Cassie and I look forward to seeing you soon.