I am thankful for people who have been saved through the ministries
of our church this year.
I am thankful for those who have followed the Lord in believer’s
baptism this year.
I am thankful for many precious services that have impacted us
with the Word of God.
I am thankful for an excellent Ladies’ Jubilee that involved several
newer women in our church.
I am thankful for thirty-four men who participated in our Prayer
Buddy groups this Spring.
I am thankful for the continued offerings into the Building Fund.
(This year so far, $77,911.)
I am thankful that the steel for the East Wing is setting on the
grounds ready to be erected in the next few days.
I am thankful for the great reports we are seeing from our missionaries. God is using them in some very exciting ways – and we have a part in that!
I am thankful for the strong attendance in our services this Spring. The Sunday morning average attendance for March, April and May was 238.
I am thankful for ALL of those who serve and work in the many ministries
of our church.
I am thankful for those who volunteer to serve and work on the
various special projects.
I am thankful, amazed, honored, humbled, and overwhelmed that God
would let me be the pastor of such a wonderfully blessed church.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Let’s live everyday as
thankful people.
T. Kevan Bartlett, Pastor
Maranatha Baptist Church
304-984-9514