Still More Construction Progress
Second floor walls almost complete, work on office and kitchen area.
Second floor walls almost complete, work on office and kitchen area.
Last month the combined ladies associations of the state of Ceará held their annual retreat. This year’s venue was a resort near the city of Martins, in the neighboring state of Rio Grande do Norte. Because we lack our own state association, our Maranhão churches are associated with the Ceará churches. And this year, for…
On Sunday Pastor Francivaldo called the men together before the service to talk about the possibility of a men’s ministry for the Ebenezer church. Now, a men’s ministry is something I have wanted for a long time – ever since we began the church over eight years ago. We had a couple false starts, but…
Since the first one was held eight years ago, our state association’s missionary conference has become a highlight for our churches. Though we have had many good conferences, I have a hard time thinking of one that surpasses this year’s, held last week. Our churches worked together on decorations, food, and raising an offering, and…
Let’s start with Ebenezer. On Sunday we had our first full service of the New Year, which coincided with our first regular service under our new tent. Here is a little video, featuring also the return of my saxophone after several months of hiatus. Now on to camp. On Tuesday we took a day to…
One of the men from the Ebenezer congregation just shared some blessings with me that I want to pass on to you. Ever since the inception of the Ebenezer church plant, this brother has been praying for opportunities to preach the Gospel to his family members. Over the years God has answered, and two nieces…
…more specifically, the Northeast Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches (formerly the Empire State Fellowship). I was recently given the opportunity to say a few words via prerecorded video to the 75th anniversary gathering of the Fellowship. Having grown up among this group of churches and been tremendously influenced by many godly men in their midst,…