Praying Friends, It is hard to believe that this month marks 4 years since the first Sunday service of Community Baptist Church. It has been amazing to watch the Lord build His church. I’m often asked how things are going and my answer is usually, “like a rollercoaster.” It’s been a while since I got on an actual rollercoaster but when I was a kid, what got me on the big scary roller coaster was the recognition that I would be securely strapped in and couldn’t fall out. It was designed … [Read more...] about We hope to see you soon!
Ministry Updates
March 2024 Update
Praying Friends, We are so thankful for your faithful financial and prayer support. Exciting things are happening at Community Baptist Church: Two weeks ago we had a baptismal service in which Gio, Ariana, and Dee were baptized. All three were saved this past summer and they are continuing to grow rapidly in their faith. There were 7 first-time visitors who had been invited by those being baptized. Not only did they hear a simple gospel message from the Bible but they heard three … [Read more...] about March 2024 Update
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! We are so excited to be able to celebrate our Saviors birth and His unspeakable gift of salvation this year with our church family in Lawrence. We are reminded that as He came to be Light to the world, we are called to be light in our city. Please pray for us as we pray for you during this Christmas season to be light to the lost in our community. It has been awesome to watch the Lord build His church here in Lawrence! He is the Lord of the harvest and the One who gives … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!
God gives the increase!
It has been amazing to watch the Lord work in the lives of the people to whom He’s called us to minister. In our last update we asked you to be praying for a couple with whom Lindsey and I were doing an evangelistic Bible study. Several weeks ago, they both trusted Christ as their Savior! Please pray for their growth as they are being discipled by some of the folks in our church. Last week a lady who has been attending our services regular for the last 7-8 months trust Christ. She … [Read more...] about God gives the increase!
Busy, Busy, Busy!
It seems that the last couple of months of ministry have moved at lightening speed. I will do what I can to update you on all that the Lord has been doing without writing a book. Download a printable copy of our prayer letter below In May we had a family conference with Evangelist Jake D’Andrea. This was such a help and encouragement to the families in our church. My father in-law who is the assistant pastor of a supporting church came and preached for a couple of days on parenting in … [Read more...] about Busy, Busy, Busy!
“How Are Things Going?”
Praying Friends, Thank you for your faithful prayers and support for our ministry. We are excited to see the Lord at work building His church in Lawrence. We trusted you all had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday. We are thankful for the 47 we had in attendance with two first time visitors and one returning visitor. There were several unsaved people in the service who heard a clear gospel message. Please pray for the Lord to continue to work in their hearts. There have been … [Read more...] about “How Are Things Going?”