Archive for March, 2009
A Father’s Joy
God has been so kind to me, allowing me the opportunity to work with preachers called into the ministry. Sunday night, I had the joy of hearing my son, Ethan, preach his first message for youth night. I think I sat there more nervous than he was! I am sorry if this comes across the [...]
Great Idea By Andy Simpson
What a wonderful opportunity we had today to share with the missionaries on deputation that are going out west. Bro. Andy Simpson set up a conference call and for about 45 minutes we (around 7) discussed deputation and leadership. If you did not have the opportunity to be a part of this, let me encourage [...]
Congrats to Jason and Jenni Church
This is some exciting news from Bro. Jason Church missionary to Alberta, Canada. Please keep this dear family in your prayers as they continue to raise support to get to the field. They now have one more to add to the church roster!
We just wanted everyone to know Jenni delivered our daughter Johannah Katheryn Church [...]
Congrats to Jason and Jenni Church
This is some exciting news from Bro. Jason Church missionary to Alberta, Canada. Please keep this dear family in your prayers as they continue to raise support to get to the field. They now have one more to add to the church roster!
We just wanted everyone to know Jenni delivered our daughter Johannah Katheryn Church [...]
Missionary Baskets
A pastor friend, Horst Trojahn, (he may not like that I have publicly linked his name with mine!) wanted to know what would be some good things to put in a missionary basket. So I asked some missionaries to send in their ideas. A few of them are listed below. As a christian, we should [...]
More on Listening
Here is more on the article about how to listen more effectively. I pray that it is a help to you as you help others. Thank you also for praying while I am here in Ireland. We have had wonderful services and I am so very proud of how Travis and Teri Snode are allowing [...]
Humbling Ourselves
If we are not careful, pride can flow in and overtake our lives. We begin to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. May God help us as we go into churches to have a humble servants heart. God still resists the proud but give grace to the humble. Today may our hearts be [...]
Being A Good Listener
I came across the following that I thought interesting and very applicable to missionaries on deputation. These rules would be especially true when speaking with a pastor. Let me know what you think.
Bro. Tony
MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WHEN YOU ARE LISTENING TO SOMEONE. Good listening requires being really present with someone and focus. Practice giving the talker your complete [...]
Mark Stewart
Many of you have been praying for Bro. Mark Stewart. Below is a letter he sent out. Thank you so much for remembering this dear brother that helps so many missionaries with our board.
I first want to say how much I appreciate all of the prayers and emails of encouragement that have been given on [...]
Night Three in Ireland
God was so good to us once again this evening. We were in Londonderry at Northwest Baptist Church. There were 33 in attendance with several faithful families with conflicts for the evening that normally would have been in attendance. What a sweet invitation the Lord gave us after the message tonight. To God be the [...]