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. […]
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Serving a small church is not a stepping stone to something better – it is a special calling.
Called to Small Church Ministry – Not a Stepping Stone Read More »
We serve and care for 24 fields and Village Missionary families in the Northeast United States, a district that stretches from northern Maine to southern New Jersey and as far west as the Finger Lakes of New York and mid-state Pennsylvania. We visit these fields at least 2 times per year, and we interview prospective
Skip & Venita Pullen, District Representatives, Northeast District Read More »
For a men’s outreach event, we watched a movie called American Gospel: Christ Alone. Thirteen men representing four churches came to it. We provided donuts and coffee and a chili lunch. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship and discussion! The movie sparked eye-opening conversations, and the men agreed they would like to watch the next one in the series
Josh & Crystal Smith, pastoral residents, Land O’Lakes, WI Read More »
Butte Falls is a historic small logging town located in Southern Oregon. Our town is fully fenced in and surrounded by open range. We are nestled in the shadow of Mt. McLoughlin (called Mt. Pitt by locals). Outdoor activities are a big attraction here – people come to walk, bike, hike, swim, camp and enjoy
Evan & Emily Goettel, Butte Falls, OR Read More »
Our Youth Group has really taken off! Since we started it in November, over 20 kids have been attending. They all enjoy it and are even bringing their friends. After not having any youth activities in our community for the past two years, kids seem to have really latched on to this. We are excited
Brenden & Helena Peters, Boyle, AB Read More »
Moline is located in the southeastern Flint Hills of Kansas. Our town is known for the oldest swinging bridge in Kansas; it was on the Cherokee Trail from Arkansas to the West Coast. Many families struggle financially: 55% of the children in Moline live below the poverty line. PRAYER REQUESTS: Pray for our children’s ministries
Chip & Laura Farnsworth, Moline, KS Read More »
A few months ago, a young man named Cody began to come to church. One day he told me that he had recently accepted Christ as his Savior and wanted to go deeper in his relationship with Christ. Cody and I have been studying the book of John. Each day we discuss the next passage
Rusty & Marinda Blessard, Lincoln Center, ME Read More »
Amargosa Valley is a remote desert town between Death Valley National Park and the Yucca Mountain Range. The name Amargosa comes from the Spanish word amargo, which means “bitter” to describe the water of the Amargosa River. Many tourists pass through on their way to Death Valley or Las Vegas. Our town is also home to the
James & Katie Attebury, Amargosa Valley, NV Read More »
My wife launched a ladies’ Bible study. Nineteen women came to the first meeting. They played “get to know you” games, Kimberly shared her testimony, and then she invited everyone to write down an answer to the question, “What is the Bible?” At the end of the study, they will look at their answers and
Daniel & Kimberly Waide, Formoso, KS Read More »
Westport is a lovely coastal community in an area called South Beach. Cranberry farmers and fishermen are the economic backbone of the area. The Christian family here is made up of hard workers who trust in God for a good catch and good crops. PRAYER REQUESTS: For our family as we volunteer at a food
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