post from Howard, PA

Our revival services at Victory Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, ended well, but we are sorry to report that the White family never trusted Christ during the week; at least, they did not indicate it to anyone.  We are expecting that they will continue to be faithful to the services, and we look forward to receiving a call in the near future that they got this matter settled.  It would seem that they are obviously searching for answers; else, they would not attend services so faithfully.  In conclusion, we had a wonderful week of good decisions and several salvations with our friends at VBC.

We arrived safely to Howard, PA, around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and enjoyed fellowship with Pastor and Mrs. Bob Maurer.  They are such dear friends and faithful servants, so that it is always a privilege to spend time with them.  They have done a tremendous amount of work in preparation for this week.  Services were scheduled as normal on Sunday with one older lady raising her hand that she needed to trust Christ.  She did not come forward or ask for counsel, but Pastor Maurer indicated that this matter has been a struggle for this lady for whatever reason.  Monday proved to be an exciting and busy day, as Pastor Maurer and Ramola Bible Church hosted their church fellowship monthly Bible Conference.  Services were scheduled for 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. with a meal in between the last two services.  With approximately 6-8 churches represented in each service, the auditorium was packed and extra seating in the back and front of the auditorium was needed.  Tim preached the first and last services with Pastor John Leatherman of Dry Run, PA, preaching the second.  The Lord seemed to work in a very special way in the last service as Tim preached “God’s Message on Revival” from Hosea 5-6.   Hosea, chapter 6 begins with a plea from Hosea to the children of Israel to “come, and let us return to the Lord…” and that was exactly what we experienced.  Many left their pews and sought the Lord for their spiritual needs.  It was a privilege to be a part of such a special service as one could definitely sense the Holy Spirit’s presence and working.  Tuesday and Thursday nights are “Friend Night” in which church members have been encouraged to invite unsaved friends, co-workers, etc., and Friday night will begin with 40-45 minutes of congregational singing.  We look forward to posting more about the services at Ramola Bible Church in Howard, PA, later on in the week.

update on Elizabeth City meeting

We are thrilled that the people of Victory Baptist Church have really been bringing out guests.  Just last night, Tim asked those who were guests (not members) to indicate that by raised hands, and I believe I estimated around 15-20 raised hands!  Really, every night has had a number of guests-with that, means a great likelihood of unsaved.  We already mentioned one family (the White's) who still need to trust Christ, so please continue to pray for them as we have one more night of services which we hope they will attend.  We praise the Lord for 2 individuals who trusted Christ on Wednesday night; one teenage boy and one older lady received Christ!  As I have already mentioned, tonight (Friday) is our last night of meetings.  We have also had daily chapel services for the Christian elementary/high school.  Please pray for today's split high school chapel where Tim will be speaking to the boys and I to the girls separately and also continue to pray for those who need to trust Christ that possibly tonight will be the night of their salvation.  We will be leaving immediately after the service to begin our almost 500 mile journey to Howard, PA, for meetings beginning this Sunday thru Friday.

Elizabeth City, NC

Since I (Brittany) had surgery this past Wednesday, this week of meetings at Victory Baptist Ministries has seemed a little different since I've not been able to witness the services first-hand, but we are thrilled to report of one man who trusted Christ on Sunday morning, has been at every service since and has already expressed interest in being baptized as soon as possible and becoming a member of the church.  What a refreshing sense of urgency this man has about his newfound relationship with Christ!  Another family who needs to trust Christ has been faithfully attending the meeting, and we would be thrilled to see them trust Christ this week.  Please be in prayer for that family; we do not know their names at this time, unfortunately, but will be sure to become acquainted before the week is over.  We will keep you posted as the week progresses.  Tim has felt confident that the Spirit has been working in the services.  Praise the Lord!

Fostoria BC evangelistic dinner update

Tim's report on Fostoria BC's evangelistic dinner: "Went well. Not sure of the number [of salvation decisions], had close to 15 hands raised. We actually have salvation cards on 83...I think the Spirit was working in hearts." Praise the Lord! Continue to pray for those who may not have received Christ tonight but i...n whose hearts the Holy Spirit is still convicting.

wild game dinner specifics

Just a few corrections/additions on today's wild game dinner evangelistic outreach:  It is quite the event with doorprizes, food, etc.  It is a ticketed event opened to both men and women (this is MI we're talking about :)).  Things get underway at 4:30 EST.  Thank you for your prayers!

urgent prayer request

Hello, Praying Friends!

 

We would like to ask all of you to be in prayer tomorrow evening (March 5) as Tim will be preaching a Wild Game Evangelistic Dinner for Fostoria Baptist Church (Fostoria, MI).  So far, the church is expecting upwards to 450 men for the meal; the number of unsaved, obviously, would be unknown.  Would you please join us in praying for those men who are unsaved that 1.) they would not be hindered from attending, 2.)they would be open to the message of the gospel, 3.) the Holy Spirit would convince them of their desperate need to trust Christ and 4.) they would trust Christ as their personal Saviour.

 

We are thankful for this wonderful opportunity to spread the good news and greatly desire to see the Lord work in a marvelous way!  Will you join with us in prayer...

 

 

For the Glory of God,
Tim Thompson - Ps. 18:1