Our workers put in a lot of sweat equity. They may spend long hours working on a building. This is grueling and volunteer labor is always needed. They also spend much time contacting the lost and other prospects. It takes work. The more people who help in the mission with visitation, the better it is. Many hours in discipleship and other training is given. Good missions do not just happen. It takes good leadership and a whole lot of sweat equity. That axiom is true for churches as well. When everyone works together results are larger and quicker. Let’s work for the night is coming when no man can work.

Special Emphasis

Offerings are slow to come in but my prayer is that God will lay on the hearts of His people to supply the needs. I know the economy is slow. That does not mean we shouldn’t really push missions. Telling souls about Christ and training those who get saved are still the most important things we will ever do. Your investment in souls matters for eternity to those who do not know Christ.

Successful Christian Work

Our Savior has a total servant heart. The Scriptures state that the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister and to give His life as a ransom for many. Maintaining a servant heart to help others will keep joy in ministry. When one begins to focus on their supposed slights, failures, disappointments, etc., joy leaves and bitterness can set in. Let’s be good servants for Jesus Christ. Keep Christ in focus and sinners in view.

Javier González reports 15 present for worship service, 8 for Monday Bible Study and 15 for Wednesday Bible Study and offerings of $55.

Emanuel, Hope

Javier González reports 20 for Sunday School, 20 for worship service, 3 for Thursday Bible Institute and offerings of $110.

“We had the salvation of a soul Sunday morning. It was the eight year old grandson of one of our first members that joined West Park.”

“Services went well Sunday morning. Of course we do not feel it is well unless we see people getting saved. Many were at the altar praying for the lost. Also we circled around a person for a special prayer at the end of the service.

“Sunday night was our Layman service. We had pizza and afterward Pete Dubois gave a talk. He spoke on God’s grace and did a wonderful job. There were a lot of amens.

“We start on the siding this week on the trailer and hope to get it finished so the insulation can go in. Our members are already talking about what they will be doing when the trailer is finished.

“Please pray for us as we tell others about Jesus. Thank you for your continued support and love. We love you all.”

“We are taking a group of 39 to the SOAR Conference this week in Dallas. We are excited and anticipating a wonderful time. I look forward to reporting good things next week. Please pray for us.”

“As we look back on the month of June we thank the Lord for what he has
done. He blessed us 13 professions of faith, 5 baptisms, and 3 to join by letter. Our offerings are getting more consistent and we are moving forward in developing a plan to get more people involved in doing the work of the ministry. It is exciting to serve the Lord.”

It has also been a privilege serving in the same building with three different Trumpet editors. Their friendships and the friendships of all the Trumpet staff have given an enjoyable working environment.

The reasons for stepping down are simple. For the last ten years I have dealt with a serious heart problem. A viral pneumonia hit my heart reducing the pumping capacity to 25 percent. The condition is called cardiomyopathy. The doctors stopped me from manual labor and wanted me to stop working and go on disability. The Lord led me to continue my work and HE has been very gracious. I have traveled, preached, presented missions and been able to do all of my duties. This has been done without missing time at work due to my health. I cannot praise the Lord enough for His goodness and grace that have sustained me.

For some time now I have been praying about stepping down. I feel that the Lord has led me to make that step at this time. The Advisory Committee has been informed of my decision. Interviews will be conducted and a nominee presented at a called meeting of the Missionary Committee. Hopefully, we can have a man in place for some training by August. Please pray for God’s wisdom and direction as we proceed.

Thank you for the help you have given me. It has been a blessing visiting with you and your churches. I am convinced that BMA people are among the best people in the world. You have been patient, understanding and supportive. God bless you and please pray as the Lord directs me and my wife, Renna, in the next phase of our service to Him.

Javier González reports 15 present for morning worship service, 14 for Wednesday Bible Study and offerings of $35.

Emmanuel, Hope

Javier Gonzalez reports 28 for Sunday School, 28 for worship service, 5 for Bible Institute, 14 for Saturday night Bible Study, 1 first time visitor and offerings of $95.

Troy Vaughn reports 88 present for Sunday School, 135 for morning worship, 75 for evening worship and offerings of $3,368.

“We had 2 additions by letter last week and continue to have many visitors. Pray for these as they seek the Lord about membership.”