Martin On Sunday 17th December we held our annual Carol Service. We had several visitors brought by members of the church. We have also had some feedback from the 1500 Beacons we distributed in the weeks prior to the service. Though some regulars did not turn up numbers were good. Those who made the effort to be in … Read more
This is a Christmas message I prepared a few years ago and published in Faith’s recent "Beacon" publication. By the grace of God we distributed 1500 in our community.
Without fail at this time of year people dust off their old decorations and begin transforming their homes into demonstrations of the festive spirit. Christmas trees go up, shiny ornaments hang from the ceilings, flashing lights and animated models appear outside people’s homes.
The shops put on the same music they have been playing for the past 20 years; the quantity of food and drink sold more than doubles. Cards are sent in their millions to the person next door and to friends on the other side of the world. The religious perhaps get out a nativity scene to add to their decorated homes and a few even make their annual appearance at some church. However, Christ is largely neglected. While there is nothing inherently wrong in enjoying the decorations, the gifts and all the trappings of the festive spirit there is something drastically wrong when the whole meaning behind Christmas gets forgotten and even rejected.
It has been a very busy few weeks and it looks to get a lot busier. It does not seem too long ago that I returned from the mission’s conference in Spain. I had the opportunity to visit with Arroyo Baptist Church in Malaga. Pastor and Mrs. Perez and the church all made me feel very … Read more
For the last few days we have had the great pleasure of staying with the Fittis family! We arrived on Friday and enjoyed a good time of fellowship with the family on Friday evening. It has been good to spend time with someone from "home." Pastor Fittis is now at Temple Baptist Church in McMinnville, … Read more
After leaving Tiftonia, TN we drove up to Goodlettsville to be with Pastor BJ Stagner and New Testament Baptist Church. I really enjoyed meeting some of the other missionaries there. I hope to add some of their websites to my site link list so please take the time to check them in the next couple … Read more
Well, our journey from Valdosta, Georgia to Chatanooga Tennessee was long but uneventful.Driving through the mountains of TN has been very beautiful! We began the Mission’s Conference with Pastor Tom McGuirt on Sunday 15th October. I have really enjoyed my time with Pastor Tom and his family. God willing his son and daughter will come … Read more
God knows how busy the last week has been and how much your prayers mean to us. Last Monday I woke up in Dothan Alabama. We had arranged to meet with the pastor at IHOP for breakfast but at 8am received news of a mission’s conference that night in Tampa, Florida! So, we got back … Read more
This morning I went with Justus Wafula and Bro. Lester Allen back to Dothan Baptist Church for our final service with Pastor Jerry Turner. Justus gave a short word of thanks and then I preached on Essentials for Missions. Bro. Lester spoke in the 11am service from John 3. We had more good fellowship with … Read more
On Thursday evening this week I visited Grace Baptist Church in Ozark, Alabama. Pastor Crosby and the church made us very welcome and we had good services. Pastor Crosby had spent about 4 years based in Alconbury, England. This gave the pastor a good understanding and insight of the needs and position of the United … Read more