I am really excited about what God is doing in my life and the life of the church. I believe it is so important to begin engaging society through many different avenues. At the end of October, I’ll be traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa. I will be taking part in many prayer walks, a couple preaching opportunities and many door-to-door evangelistic opportunities. I am really excited about this trip. I will be going with Keith Bryant, Director of Mission for Central Kansas, and Jason Winget, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Ellinwood. I would sure covet your prayers as I prepare for the trip spiritually, physically, and financially.
It is an exciting time in the life of our church as well. We are having a very good balance between outward ministries and inward discipleship. At the beginning of October, we are starting in earnest a small group ministry called, “L.I.F.E. Connections.” These groups are designed so people can make important connections in their lives and grow spiritually. Each group will be divided equally between three parts: Fellowship, Prayer, and Bible Study. It is our hope that everyone will be a part of an open small group ministry.
Our Revival is approaching quickly. November 4-7 marks the dates of this exciting event. I am very excited about Andy Addis being our primary speaker. Andy is a dynamic preacher and one of the very best communicators of the gospel I have heard. He has a very special gift in connecting with his audience and making the gospel clear and readily available for response. I am encouraging as many people in our body to make this revival a matter of earnest prayer. We have begun to pray for the spiritual renewal and many. We are praying specifically for the salvation of many during this event. I believe God is going to do a work through Andy we can only imagine.
Heroes Unmasked is coming back for a second year. This is a fall festival event that takes the place of the normal festivities of Halloween. This is a great way for us to engage society. We are able to offer a safe alternative to Halloween and also make a strong evangelical push. As a pastor, Heroes Unmasked is a wonderful alternative to the worldly celebration of Halloween. What they intended for harm, we can use for the advancement of the Gospel.
Angel Food Ministry is still my favorite compassion ministry. For $28, a person or family can buy a box of food with a retail value of $60-80. It is the best way to get food into the homes of Dodge City and beyond. I am very encouraged with First Baptist Church of Holcomb coming on board with us. I firmly believe that Angel Food Ministry can become a great ministry and will open many doors to the advancement of the Gospel. A person can find out more about this ministry, and find the current menu, ordering deadlines, and distribution dates at our church’s web site: www.fsbcdodgecity.com.
AWANA is fast approaching. This is another excellent opportunity to, not only engage society, but to grow our own children in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. September 12 is the first official date of AWANA. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be a part of Bible memorization, games, and worship. We also serve a meal each Wednesday night starting at 5:45 pm.
As you can see, there are many things going on. It is my prayer that First Southern Baptist Church would take the Lord’s mandate very seriously. Most Christians say they are living in the last days. It is one thing to say that and another thing to live it out. If we are living in the last days, time is running out. We must get serious about wining Dodge City to Christ. The task is enormous; but what is impossible for man is possible for God.
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