Newsletter • January

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s 2012. What does the year hold for you? Would you really want to know if you had the opportunity? I would not. Counting the end of 2010 and all of 2011, it has been a really unusual year filled with deep sorrow and exciting opportunity. Since this is the thing we call life, it’s a fairly easy guess that this year will hold more of the same.

We completed the Christmas program at Hillcrest, as the Interim Worship Pastor, and the Worship Ministry did an outstanding job with everything coming together beautifully in a wonderful 3 nights of Christmas Praise and Worship.

On the weekend of Jan. 8, the Worship Search Committee is bringing in an individual in view of a call. I will be leading services on the 1st, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. If things work out the way they are expected, he will begin his ministry at Hillcrest on Feb. 1st. I will begin my preparation for this ministry once I’ve completed my time at Hillcrest on the 29th.

Patty will be spending the month of January in Yazoo City with her dad. His Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has returned so he has begun treatment. She is there to drive him and monitor him throughout this first month. Of course, she is also helping my mom when she can by running errands for her. Dad has been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) and is having some difficulty.

As you can tell, our plates have been as full as the next family so we appreciate your prayers all throughout these 6 months and beyond as we continue to seek and follow His leadership.

Blessngs,
John

January Ministry Schedule

1-29, Interim Worship Pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Enterprise, AL

29, Evening Concert, Catoma Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL

31, Senior Adult Luncheon, Skene Baptist Church, Skene, MS

Prayer Requests

1. Prayer Requests
2. God’s will and way
3. Parents health
4. Focus on ministry preparations

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

¹Morgan, Robert J.: On This Day : 265 Amazing and Inspiring Stories About Saints, Martyrs & Heroes. electronic ed. Nashville : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000, c1997, S. December 28

Newsletter • February

Well, things have come to an end at Hillcrest. The Interim Worship Pastor position has ended after a 6 month stint. I enjoyed my time helping my home church and now it’s time to get back on the road. As a matter of fact, I’ve been spending this past week getting geared up. I’ve spent some money on the truck and trailer to have it road worthy. It has 110,000 miles on it so we are doing everything we can to keep it running in peak condition.

I’ve also been spending some time in my home office practicing my horns, vocal pieces and getting back into the swing of the ventriloquism. My last bit of ministry at the church will be tomorrow, January 29th. I will be leading the morning services then after a brief lunch will head out on the road for a concert in Montgomery.

Following the concert I will load the equipment and instead of driving home will head to Yazoo City. If things go well, I should be in Yazoo City around midnight or so. On Monday I will drive dad to Jackson for a doctor’s appointment.

Dad’s health is really poor and getting a great deal worse by the week, it seems. His condition, hydrocephalus, is taking its toll on him as well as his caregiver, mom. Patty has been in Yazoo since the day after Christmas helping run errands for mom and taking her dad to his cancer treatments and that has been a real blessing to mom.

Her dad received a great report this past Wednesday when the doctor said she was really pleased with his response to the treatments and told him not to come back for another treatment until the end of March. Approximately every 8 weeks he will have one treatment of chemo and this should keep things in the remission stage.

It was suggested that he be checked out by his cardiologist so that appointment has been set up for Tuesday. Patty will drive him over and depending on the outcome of that appointment; she will head home on Thursday or Friday.

As you can see, there are many things going on so we appreciate your prayers as we balance it all. We love you and thank you!

February Ministry Schedule

Jan. 29, Concert, Catoma Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL
Jan. 31, Senior Adult Luncheon, Skene BC, Skene, MS
5th, UPWARDS Program, Ridgecrest Bpt., Dothan, AL
7th, Banquet, Hillcrest Baptist, Enterprise, AL
10th, Banquet, Juniper Grove Bpt, Poplarville, MS
12th, Sunday Services, FBC, Bastrop, LA
13th, Senior Adult Luncheon, FBC, Bastrop, LA
19th, UPWARDS Program, Parker Memorial Bpt, Anniston, AL
27th, UPWARDS Program, Parkway Bpt, Houston, MS

Prayer Requests

1. That many may come to know Him through this ministry
2. Focus and balance as we juggle things in the midst of family illness
3. Continued safety and vehicle reliability as we travel
4. God’s continued provision in all areas

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • March

Greetings, friends, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sure appreciate your prayers as we get back in the swing of the road ministry and all that it entails. It has been an adjustment as you might expect but things have gone as well as they could. The UPWARD programs went well. My time with Hillcrest, as much of a blessing as it was, did not give me much time to prepare for the road so I’m finding myself really spending any “free” time trying to put sermons together as well as prepare musically. The three revivals I have ahead are all services that I will be leading in worship as well as preaching. Pray that Gods Word is proclaimed with boldness and clarity.

On the home front, things are still difficult. We are trying to help as much as possible while doing this ministry. Obviously mom is doing everything she can and doing it well and we are stopping in Yazoo City, often, as bookings allow, for a few days either side of events. The revival we are doing in Cruger, MS, will allow us a week in Yazoo. The church is 38 miles from Yazoo City so we will commute that one to give us that time and we’ll stay on the Thurs and Fri following the meeting because we will have the next revival north of Memphis.

We’ll keep pressing on knowing that it’s God’s plan and that’s where we want to be.

Blessings,
John

March Ministry Schedule

Feb. 29-Mar 4, Revival,Earle Baptist Church, Earle, AR
11-14, Revival, Cruger Baptist Church, Cruger, MS
18-21, Revival, Liberty Baptist Church, Covington, TN
27, Senior Adult Lunch, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, AL
31, Kid’s Easter, Grace Place Church, Enterprise, AL

Prayer Requests

1. Continued preparations of messages, music and skits
2. Balance and wisdom with family health issues
3. Vehicle reliability and safety on the road

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • April

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We’ve asked you, for some time now, to pray for God’s will in this ministry and in our lives. This past month has been one of considerable miles, many opportunities, and some heartache. I praise the Lord for His faithfulness, our friends, our church family, and all of His faithful ones.

We began the month with the plans of a 10 day road trip. On Monday, Feb. 27 we drove to Houston, MS, for an UPWARDS award program. Following that program, we headed to Earle, AR, where I led revival services (Wed-Sun). I was leading music and preaching that meeting when, on Thursday mom called to tell me dad had suffered an apparent stroke. I asked her what she wanted me to do and the response was what I expected. “If you leave the pulpit to come here, your father would be very disappointed.” I agreed then we made our plans to stay in touch, drive home on Monday and after paying bills, quickly, we would drive to Yazoo City. It was on our way home on Monday when we got the call that dad had gone home. We immediately turned toward Yazoo City. God had lined up my second meeting within a 45 minutes of Yazoo so I was able to be with mom and handle all the paperwork and such during the day and drive to the meeting each evening. We managed to get everything done that week before I headed on to TN for my last revival meeting of the month.

When he was diagnosed in November with hydrocephalus, we began praying for God’s mercy and grace. He granted our requests on March 5. We are so thankful he is no longer struggling and look forward to seeing him again one day!

The meetings went well although I was quite distracted as you can imagine but the people were gracious and receptive. Now we move on and face another active month of ministry. I would appreciate your prayers as I continue helping mom with the logistics of it all and fulfill His plan for this ministry.

April Ministry Schedule

March 27, Senior Adult Luncheon, Ridgecrest Bpt, Dothan, AL
30, Kid’s Easter, Grace Place Church, Enterprise, AL
1, A.M. Service and Kids Easter, Pleasant Grove Bpt, Woodland, MS
7, Egg Hunt, Valleyview Baptist, Tuscaloosa, AL
8, Easter in Yazoo City
15-18, Revival, Gates Baptist Church, Gates, TN
22-27, Revival, Neshoba Baptist Church, Neshoba, MS
29, Concert, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, MS

Prayer Requests

1. Continued strength and balance
2. Travel safety and vehicle reliability
3. Mom (Joy); as she begins this new season
4. Wisdom in planning upcoming projects
5. God’s provision

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • May

Wow, what an April! Thanks so much for the prayer coverage as we fulfilled God’s plan. We began the month with a couple of Egg Hunts. Of course you know that Rufus the Redneck Rabbit is a huge hit there as we do our best to tell the little guys as much as we can about His love and what He did for all of us.

Following the event on the 7th, we decided to drive into Yazoo City and spend Easter with mom and Patty’s dad. We had a wonderful time there, just a great day.

In the revivals, we saw God move in many lives. Among them were 2 teenaged girls and a man in his late 60’s that gave their hearts to Jesus. A real time of celebration for all but especially for the man as the church had been praying for his salvation 4 years. Praise the Lord!

Now, we will begin changing gears. May is typically a “lighter” month in regards to bookings with it being at the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. This works well for us. It gives me a chance to learn the VBS material and begin putting some things together for the summer camps I’ll be leading in July.

So, you can see we’ll be home, somewhat, but working hard so we appreciate your prayers for guidance and clarity!

Blessings,
John

Ministry Schedule

1, Banquet, Cloverdale Baptist Church, Dothan, AL
3-5, Men’s Retreat, Panama City, FL
10, Associational Senior Adult Event, Jackson Co. Baptist Assoc., Vancleave, MS

Prayer Requests

1. That lives would continue to be changed through this ministry
2. Wisdom and guidance for future projects
3. Continued strength and balance
4. God’s continued provision

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • June

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Ministry Schedule

Schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • July

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July Ministry Schedule

10 schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yate

Newsletter • August

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August Ministry Schedule

1 schedule

Prayer Requests

1. request

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • September

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Ministry Schedule

Schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • October

news

Ministry Schedule

Schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • November

news

Ministry Schedule

Schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates

Newsletter • December

news

Ministry Schedule

Schedule

Prayer Requests

1. requests

Booking Information

334-308-2763
dacapomn@aol.com
www.johnyatesministry.org

Contribution Information

Make checks payable and mail to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
500 Alberta St.
Enterprise, AL.  36330
Memo: gift to Staff Evangelist, John Yates