Archive for August, 2008

What a blessing! We held our Vacation Bible School the week of July 21^st – 25^th. The church was alive every night of the week with activity. The real blessing came on the final night. We had a special presentation with the children reciting their memory verses and singing the songs they had learned during the week. Then I gave a gospel presentation and asked if there were any who would like to pray and ask Jesus into their heart; 12 children raised their hands and I led them in a prayer to receive Christ. Moments like that really recharge your batteries and give you a glimpse into the heart of GOD! Clarence & Marinda Blessard

Eight baptisms! One Sunday I baptized Nicole (age 10). While visiting Grandma here in February, she had raised her hand to receive Christ one Sunday morning. She spent most of the summer in Azalea and wanted to be baptized before returning home. Her mom was here for the baptism! Another baptism for 7 people is scheduled for August 24; our annual church picnic will be at Fir Point Bible Camp, and we’ll use their swimming pool. We also have 3 new church members. After 3 funerals in 2 months, we were worn out and a bit discouraged…what an encouragement these baptisms and memberships have been! Don & Vicki Stevens

We had the largest VBS ever, and seven children came to Christ! We also had a baptism for three adults and eight children. What a blessing it is to see people be obedient to the Lord. There were three sisters, a father & son, and others. One person’s mother had prayed for some years that this would happen, and it did. God is so good! Stephen & Karen McNally

A prayer request came forth, and after asking for deacons, deaconesses, and others with “elder” hearts to come and pray, nearly a dozen people came forward to lay hands upon this person and believe God for an outpouring of grace and mercy.  While enjoying a cup of coffee after the service, a visitor came to me and exclaimed what a testimony of faith that was, that people would spontaneously assemble around a needing saint and pray.  They said it was a powerful witness of God at work in the body. Since then, at least four have been prompted to reaffirm their faith and have prayed to trust Christ with their eternal lives; I have also had the chance to pray with another one to receive Jesus Christ as Savior.  Marty & Cindy Cole