Atlanta is a community of about 700 people. It is surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes. The town is known as the Elk Capital of Michigan. The local economy is difficult, and many families struggle financially. PRAYER REQUESTS: For our family: Pray for good health and wisdom for Ron as he leads our church and …
After hearing that the local kids’ soccer club would not offer any programs this spring, a woman in our church had an idea. She proposed that the church organize a soccer camp where we would teach some soccer skills, play a short game, and share one person’s testimony. We invited kids ages 7-12 to come …
In the middle of Kansas farms and ranches, this country church is focused on building the Kingdom of God and loving people.
These children are learning to play sports and, more importantly, to lead lives that honor God.
The Methow Valley was originally populated with ranching families in the upper valley and orchard farmers in the lower. We are close to the Seattle area, and now our valley has become a popular tourist destination for all outdoor activities in summer and winter. As more people work from home, we’ve seen an increase in …
One Sunday morning I expressly asked the Lord to let me have a part in bringing someone to faith in Christ. That morning I went to the church early to prepare for our service, and while I was there, a woman knocked on the door. She asked for a ride into town. A neighbor and …
San de Fuca is an unincorporated community situated between the towns of Coupeville and Oak Harbor, WA, on Whidbey Island. The community mainly consists of farms and residential homes. There are a couple of small specialty shops and honesty stands (unmanned stalls with local goods), but residents mostly travel to one of the two towns …
One day I was at our local diner with an out-of-town visitor, Mike. We had been visiting for some time, talking about our shared faith in Christ and how ministry was going at the church. A couple that had been sitting at the table behind us stopped on their way out and thanked us for …
Falmouth, Michigan is a rural area about 30 minutes from Cadillac. Dairy farming is prominent. The people are community-minded and have a desire for unity in several area towns. The main business in town is the Ebels General Store, known all over Michigan for its meat processing. The hardware store is well known and appreciated …
Recently we prepared to baptize a young man named Andy but faced several obstacles. The water hook-up didn’t work, the tank heater kept blowing a fuse, and Andy was hesitant to speak in public. We got the baptistry full and warm, and Andy did an excellent job of sharing his testimony and explaining the Gospel. …
Serving a small church is not a stepping stone to something better – it is a special calling.
