Martin Wickens
Speaking the Truth in Love
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Henry Groves Describing the Early Disciples
“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.…
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25 September Summery
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…
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Emily Grace Wickens
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}
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Still Waiting for Baby
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. …
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The Book Barn
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…
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“Proud” to Be British
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…
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How to Spend Your Time – Richard Baxter
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…
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Services Last Sunday – GPA & Crown Visit
This past weekend we were privileged to have two groups visiting with us. I want to share a little about each of them with you. GPA Team – The first team had been planned for a while. Zach Johnson is the Youth Missions Director with the Gospel Preacher’s Association. We met briefly a couple of…
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Baptism – Joshua Hey
Today we held a baptism service for Josh Hey, a young man who recently started coming to the church. Here are some photos of the morning. I thank God for a good day at church! {phocagallery view=category|categoryid=31}
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168th Church Anniversary
Around this time of year we celebrate the founding of Brimpton Baptist Church. The building was completed in 1843 but we believe the church had been meeting previous to that. It started as many churches do, with a single individual or maybe a few individuals, who had a burden to see a church holding to…