It’s been a cool, rainy, day so I took some time to do some laundry and load up some things to ready myself for traveling to the next engagement, Earle Baptist Church, Earle, AR.  I’ll be heading out tomorrow and will be arriving, Lord willing, around 4 p.m. or so to move in the necessary equipment.

Thanks for the continued prayers for strength and travel safety.  I’ll post again, once I’ve moved in to the church and know more.
John

It was a rest day today. Ran a few errands to get some ministry supplies, out lunch out with my host family, then help around their house by hanging some blinds.

Update on the Upwards Awards program I did in Mobile. Got word there were 12 professions of faith so we are so very grateful.
I’ll rest this evening, then head to the church in the morning to break down and load up the equipment and get things ready to head out Saturday.
Thanks for the prayers!
John

Thank you for the prayers. A little movement tonight was a bit encouraging and the spirit was good. My voice held out well and now I have 3 days to relax the voice and plan for the next meeting in Earle, AR, beginning Sunday.
Your continued prayers would be appreciated.
Blessings,
John

Thank you for your prayers. Feeling much better today. Of course, my wife at home immediately shipped me some antibiotics as well as a few other things and tonight I was much stronger. Continue praying. The church, once again, was with me all night but no movement. I’m not judging my “success” on whether they move or not, it’s just an indicator often times.
God will continue working so you continue praying.
Blessings,
John

Quite a day. It began with a Pastor’s breakfast where one of my “friends” spoke then I followed. Fun time!
Tonight there was a good crowd at the service. Still no movement during the invitation but a good night.

Pray for me as I feel I may be coming down with a little something. Could be just fatigue and vocal stress but I’m drinking as much water as I can and trying to rest as much as possible so your prayers would be much appreciated.
Blessings,
John

Hi friends,
It was a good start for the revival services. No public response at the invitation but the people were responsive during the worship.
I will speak, in the morning at a Pastor’s Prayer Breakfast the have the service tomorrow night.
Pray for my voice. A little sinus issues (the constant ventriloquism, singing, and preaching) have me coughing a bit and a little week vocally.
Thank you, so much, for checking in. Pray that God will work in the midst of Gates Baptist Church.
Blessings,
John

Hi friends,
Long travel day but made it safely. Thanks for the prayers. Tonight I’ll get some rest then head to the church tomorrow to move in al the equipment. Pray for Gates Baptist Church as we begin services Sunday morning.
Blessings,
John

Well, it was a quick overnight stay at home before heading out once again. I will drive to Gates, TN, just south of Dyersburg and this extra day will give me the freedom AND rest to set up all the equipment tomorrow and ready myself for the first service on Sunday morning. Following the services through Wednesday, I will stay in the area. I start another meeting in Earle, AR, just outside of Memphis the following week.
Pray for Patty. She’s staying in and continuing to heal.
Blessings,
John

It was a good night albeit a bit chaotic. Upward Basketball is a wonderful program and has the ability to pull in many unchurched or “at risk” kids because of the positive message in Christ.
Last night was no exception but the kids were great. A little wild but, hey, they were getting awards so what would you expect. I’ve not heard the update on decisions with that night but up until then there were 6 professions of faith and 8 other significant (the pastor described) decisions.
The people of Fulton Road Baptist were wonderful and a blessing!
I will head out in the morning for Gates, TN, again, without Patty. She is still struggling so your prayers are appreciated.
Blessings,
John

Great night, gang. Many, many decisions as people allowed God to deal with their hearts and responded accordingly. 4 children came to Christ and another came for believers baptism.
Thank you for your prayers. I will finish services here tomorrow night with an Upwards Basketball Awards program. Lots of unchurched. Pray that I will be effective in sharing the gospel and that many may come to Christ.
Blessings,
John