Well, lots of visitors tonight.  Things went well although no movement during the invitation.  God is working but we need your prayers that people will break down the walls and  be obedient to Him.

Thanks

Hi friends,

A good night in revival.  Although we had no public decisions, there were a number of responses that indicated God’s seed had been planted and we look forward to the harvest.  There are a number of extended family from those in the church who have committed to attending tomorrow night.  Many of them are unchurched so pray God’s hand on the service.

Blessings,

John

We arrived in time to visit a few minutes before moving in equipment to begin revival services yesterday.  There was a small number in the service.  The church is located in a predominately Catholic or non-church going area and has been difficult in growing for that reason. 

The church has a week long prayer vigil as well as outreach visitation to invite people.  Pray that they won’t become too discouraged and that the services will move the hearts of those in attendance.

Blessings,
John 

Hi friends,

Arrived yesterday in time to get things set up for the kids program this morning then joined the festivities out on the church lawn where there was singing, church history, a buffet and I played one number on my trumpet.

We’ll do kids Sunday school followed by kids church then immediately load equipment and head to Mathews, LA, to begin revival services this evening. 

Prayed for our travel and that we’ll see God do some great things this week.

John

Hi partners,

 Thanks for the prayers.  Our trip up was uneventful.  We got equipment moved in for a very busy day.  Sunday we got to the church at 8:30 to put the finishing prep work to be ready for the kids at 9 a.m.  We had K-2nd grade first from 9 to 9:45.  Then a break until 10:15 when we got 3rd – 6th grade until 11 a.m.

Following that program, we broke the equipment down and moved everything to the fellowship hall for the Senior Adult Appreciation luncheon.  We got back to the hotel about 2:30.  At 5 p.m. we headed back to the church to get ready for the evening family concert.

At 6:30 we began and went until 7:30.  Everything went well and your prayers gave us the vocal and physical strength to do the work.  It was a good night.

We’ll head home tomorrow for 9 1/2 hr. trip.  Thanks again for the prayers.  You’re a blessing.

John

Thanks for the prayers.  We wrapped things up tonight with another round of decisions.  God really moved this week in a way I haven’t seen in some time.  Before tonight we saw 245 decisions for Christ and it looked like another 20 tonight. 

Pray for Birchman Baptist Church as they begin the monumental task of following up on all the decisions and getting the people plugged in to a church.

Tomorrow I’ll head back to Yazoo City to spend Thursday and Friday before heading to Cabot, AR, on Saturday.

Blessings

John

What a night we had as we saw families from all over the area show up for kid’s night.  Our school efforts paid off and we fed approximately 400 or so at the pizza supper.  I shared at the supper then we headed into the sanctuary for the service.  At the invitation there were 90 decisions including at least 2 families (mom, dad, and 2 kids) all receiving Christ.

As my friends in India would say; “God is distiguishing Himself.”  We’ll be concluding services tonight with family night.  

Thanks for the continued prayers,

John                                                                                                                                                                   

Tonight was youth night.  Keith Davis went into the schools today and boy was it crazy at the service tonight.  I’m not really sure how many youth were in attendance tonight but I would guess close to 300 or so, maybe more.  There were a few problems, nothing real serious but simply a result of so many kids who have never or seldom been in church.  Keith began the service by demonstrating his strength then a great testimony.  Dr. Jerry Pipes completed the service then with an appeal there were many, many decisions.  Not sure how many, all the counseling wasn’t completed.  I’ll report tomorrow once I find out.

I’ll head to one more school tomorrow then have the kids night at the church.  Pray we see many come to Christ.

Blessings,                                                                                                                                                                                                         John

Great start to our meeting out here.  We had great services and saw approximately 40 men, women, and children come to Christ.

We look forward to all God is going to do the rest of the week.  Tomorrow is youth night with special guest, Keith Davis, former New York Giant football player.  He and I will be in schools tomorrow and I’ll be in schools on Tuesday to promote kid’s night Tuesday.

Pray that we’ll see many more make a commitment to Christ.  Services run through Wednesday night.

Blessings,                                                                                                                                                                                                         John

Made it to Fort Worth, TX this evening and looking to kick things off full bore first thing in the morning.  We will begin with a “walk around” with the kids Sunday School to advertise our big event tomorrow afternoon at 4:30.  Then I’ll be singing the music before the preaching at the 10:30 service. 

Pray for Birchman Baptist Church and all that will be going on during this time of revival.  And keep an eye on this blog as I will be giving updates as time permits.

Blessings,

John