Mother's Day Weekend (May 11, 2009)
I trust that you had a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend. Mother's Day is always a special day for me as I recall my godly mother and the tremendous influence that she has had and continues to have in my life. Janet Amsbaugh is the greatest human reason that I am in the ministry today. Because of her godly influence and example, I was well aware of the important character traits that epitomize a successful mother. This helped tremendously in the selection of a wife. And Karen every day exemplifies the Biblical standard of motherhood. What a tremendous privilege to see the influence of her life in the souls of our three daughters. I am blessed beyond measure to have been surrounded by such great moms.
Our services yesterday focused on our adult department, and specifically upon motherhood. A good number of decisions were made at the altar. Yesterday morning's message, "A Gift for the Oldest Mother," can be heard by logging on to our website.
Speaking of websites, our new advanced website, which will be available for all servers, should be uploaded in just a couple of days. Keep checking us out!
The radio broadcast is also developing quickly. We covet your prayers as we seek to find available markets for this national ministry.
A good number of visitors graced our church house yesterday. We are thankful for these new contacts, and we covet your prayers as we seek to follow them up.
Our military ministry was attended by 159 soldiers this week. 18 of these stood to receive Christ as personal Savior. Pray for us as the Lord opens new doors on post. We are currently in negotiations about a Saturday night Bible study, and new opportunities at Fort Benning's reception station are also available. We are excited about the Lord taking this ministry to a new level. Wednesday morning I will be speaking on post at a prayer breakfast. Pray that God will give me liberty.
Don't forget that our mid-week service will be moved to Thursday this week for GCS graduation week. Todd Sasek, pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Great Falls, Montana, will be our special speaker. For many years, Todd was the director of Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, Louisiana. We are excited about having him come.
Our 27th annual commencement exercises will be held on Friday evening. Dr. Joel Mullenix from Pensacola Christian College will deliver the commencement address. Dr. Mullenix has been a great friend to this preacher, and has exhibited tremendous administrative skills in helping all the GCS graduates who have chosen PCC to further their education. We are happy that he has consented to come.
This coming Sunday will conclude our Sunday School campaign, Operation John the Baptist, as we concentrate on the Teen Department. Our annual teen service will take place in the evening. This Sunday is also "Picture Yourself in Sunday School." We wil be taking our annual church picture after the morning worship service. We just can't picture Grace Baptist Church without you being there.
Do keep us in your prayers this week. Your support of this ministry means much to us.