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Headed to the Caymans

John — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:51:20 +0000

Thanks for checking in. I wish I could blog during our time of ministry there but if you’ll just pray for us Thursday-Wednesday, I’ll give you a run down when we arrive home.
Our schedule will be something like this. We will be arriving, Lord willing, in Grand Cayman tomorrow (Thursday) around 7:30 p.m. On Friday morning I’ll be talking to the Christian School (elementary). On Friday evening I’ll be doing the devotion for their “Student Night” kickoff. This is a “first Friday of the month” event where the students (youth) come to the church for games, food, fellowship, and Bible Studay. This is their first meeting since beginning school.
On Saturday we will have Kid’s Day. Everything begins at 10 and goes to 12. I’ll take the last 40 minutes of the day for my presentation.
Sunday looks to be a really exciting day. Everything will begin with a baptismal service. Then the praise team will lead in worship before I do about 20 minutes. Following me, the pastor will give a devotion before having the Lord’s Supper.
Then at 4 p.m. we’ll be catching a plane and flying to Little Cayman for a unique “Island wide” worship service in the civic center. I will be doing a concert/worship service for all in attendance. The leadership is praying for unity in the fellowship and a bond to develop.
Following that service, we will spend the night there then fly out early the next morning back to Grand Cayman for a couple of days of R & R, and return home that Wednesday (9/8).

Blessings,
John

Home Again

John — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:16:22 +0000

It was 1000 miles in 3 days but a good trip as we ministered to the nice crowd at the first Kid’s Rally ever done at Fair River Baptist, Brookhaven.
We woke Sunday and headed to Yazoo City to help out our parents and layover before heading to Pickwick Dam, TN, for the Associational banquet. The banquet went well. Over 120 pastors, deacons, and wives enjoyed good food and fellowship.
We headed home this morning and arrived this afternoon. Now to rest up and begin preparation for the concert Sunday night in nearby Elba, AL.
Thanks for the prayers!

Kid’s Night, Brookhaven, MS

John — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:24:02 +0000

It was a good night. Lots of folks showed up and the staff was very excited at the turnout. The church, although growing, still has a “small church” mentality that the pastor and staff are trying to grow out of and this was a part of that application.

The people have not had a special emphasis on kids and did not know what to expect so it was a good night and the staff told me of a number of positive comments so my prayer is the ministry can “springboard” off this success and move forward from there.

Tomorrow we will head to Yazoo City to check in on parents, spend the night, then drive up to Pickwick Dam, TN, for an Associational Pastor’s/ Deacon’s and wives banquet.

Thank you for your continued prayers for strength and safety in travel.
Blessings,
John

Brookhaven Kids Rally

John — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:18:57 +0000

We are heading out this morning for Fair River Baptist Church on the outskirts of Brookhaven, MS. We’ve been asked to conduct a kids “One Night Crusade that will involve several churches.
When I talked with the Children’s Pastor, he had no idea how many to expect. We’ll do the same program whether there are 50 or 500 but it’s always fun when there is a large crowd.
Although the desire of the church is a “crusade”, I will have to wait until I get a feeling of the crowd. They have invited all ages and I don’t do invitations for younger children.
Whatever the case, I will be giving the gospel, planting seeds, throughout and would appreciate your prayers. The program begins at 5 p.m.

Blessings,
John

Luncheon

John — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:31:51 +0000

It’s FBC here in Enterprise for the monthly “Keenagers” senior adult luncheon today. We are heading over pretty soon so we can set up without folks around then we’ll head home, change clothes and be there for lunch at 11:30. The program will follow lunch.

Thanks for the prayers!
John

Wednesday, Brantley

John — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:55:39 +0000

A good closing night and the people were challenged by Bro. Michael to “be the one used by God to intersect with a lost person”. To be used by Him to make an impact in another life.
There was a profession of faith tonight that actually happened last night at home as a little guy talked with mom and dad before he went to bed. He made his decision public tonight.
The host pastor was pleased with the services in every aspect. We pray now that the church moves forward and that God does some new and exciting things with this faithful group.
Thanks for the prayers.
John

Tuesday, Brantley

John — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:30:43 +0000

A really good night tonight as the crowd was the largest of the revival. The crowd has grown each service and we are grateful. God has used my “friends” to really peak the interest of the kids and the “kids at heart” and the young families have really responded which is exactly what we’ve desired. Bro. Michael is preaching to the family this week and many families came forward during the invitation proclaiming that “Jesus was going to be first in their home”.
It was a real blessing seeing the response. We’ll wrap things up tomorrow night so pray for a strong close.

In the meantime, Patty arrived safely in Yazoo City to minister to her parents. Thank you for the prayers on her behalf.
Blessings,
John

Monday, Brantley

John — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:55:20 +0000

Hi friends. Thank you for checking in and I’m sorry that there wasn’t an update last night. We had a church wide dinner last night before the service then the service began at 6:30.
The choir has started each service and have been a blessing. They are small in number but do a really good job.
Sparky made an appearance and that’s always a crowd favorite then Pastor Michael spoke on having the Bible read and studied in the home as individuals and as families.
It was a good service. There was a lack of public movement at the close of the service but God’s Word will not return void so we hold to that fact.
Today, Patty has left to drive to Yazoo City for parents doctor’s appointments so it will be just Bro. Michael and me driving to Brantley tonight.
Thank you for the continued prayers.
Blessings,
John

Sunday, Brantley

John — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:32:54 +0000

Good day in the Lord, thanks for the prayers. We picked up Bro. Michael this morning and headed over to Mt. Zion. The service went well but there was no response during the invitation although the people were very gracious. After a wonderful meal with the host pastor and family, we headed home.
At 5 p.m. we began the 45 min. trip back to the church to ready ourselves for the 6:30 service. It was another good service and we had some response during the invitation as families were encouraged to pray together.
Tomorrow we will go back over around 4:45 to be there for dinner at the church. Pray for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, that God will have His will and way.

Blessings,
John

Revival, Brantley, AL

John — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:59:33 +0000

It’s an exciting day as we head to Brantley, AL, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church to begin revival services. With the kid’s camps and VBS’s all complete we shift gears a bit to family and adult ministry.
Because of the church being 45 min. from us, we will commute and be able to sleep in our own beds. Something that doesn’t happen often as you can imagine. Also, my pastor, Bro. Michael Mynatt is doing the preaching. This will enable him to see our ministry and see, for the first time, what we do in other churches.
Pray, as we focus on “The Family”, that lives will be changed and obedient to the leadership of the Lord.
This meeting goes through Wednesday night.
Blessings,
John