Brimpton Baptist Church has never had an official biography, it’s model of ministry has never been analysed and copied as a demonstration of church growth, it cannot boast any famous men. Yet, it has a richer reward than these things that many count as marks of success. Brimpton Baptist Church, just like tens of thousands … Read more
Yesterday afternoon I read of Henry Martyn’s first experiences of India. When Martyn arrived in India, in 1806, the English, Dutch and many European countries were fervantly busy in empire building and war was common. Martyn’s responsibilities with the East India Company included serving as a Military Captain. As he watched men suffer and die … Read more
Darwin’s Theory: Good Science? At Brimpton Baptist Church we are hosting Creation Ministries International speaker, Dominic Statham, on Monday, 14th November, at 7:30pm. will be speaking on “Darwin’s Theory: Good Science?” There will be refreshments and an extensive resource table available. The main session will be followed by a question and answer session. For more information … Read more
“It was a spiritual work they had to do, therefore He spiritualised the men who were to do it. It was faith they hard to plant, therefore He made His missionaries men of faith. They had to deliver nations from the idolatry of gold and silver, therefore He took care His messengers should have none. … Read more
Since Emily’s arrival last week things have been going really well. She has been feeding, sleeping and doing everything a newborn should! We really appreciate those who have been helping with meals and supporting us this past week. Yesterday went well. At this time of year it is traditional to hold a Harvest Service. For … Read more
may God has blessed us with the safe delivery of our 4th child! Emily was born at 8:32 this morning and both Emily and Carrie are doing well! (The thumbnails of the photos will show up for everyone but you need to register to our site to look at the full size images.) {phocagallery view=category|categoryid=32|detail=0|displaydescription=0|float=left}
Yesterday the baby was due. Today the baby still has not arrived. We are trying to rest and wait on the Lord’s timing, but waiting is especially hard for Carrie right now. We are excited to meet our 4th baby and pray that it will not be long before we get to see her. … Read more
This morning I had an early start to take Jason Rishel to Bristol airport (up at 3am). I’ll mention Jason in another blog, as well as Camp Joy and the staff that did such a fantastic job last week. However, what I want to mention now is the opportunity taking Jason to Bristol has afforded … Read more
There is a lot wrong with my country, I’ll admit that. There is perhaps a lot more that people outside the UK would believe is wrong that I do not see. The looting and rioting we have seen recently does not highlight a good side to my country. However, for all that I know is … Read more
Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of; in nothing on which you might not pray for the blessing of God; in nothing which you could not review with a quiet conscience on your dying bed; in nothing which you might not safely and properly be found doing if death should … Read more