Continued Outreach
We have remained very steadfast in our outreach efforts. We continue to hang door hangers in new neighborhoods, and then we follow up by going back through and knocking on each door to give a personal invitation with a gospel tract. We are also trying to capitalize on opportunities to build relationships as much as possible. We are planting and watering as bountifully as we can, believing that God will give the increase.
Another Salvation
It was so wonderful to have two of our visitors saved last month. They have continued to attend services regularly and we ask that you pray for their growth in the Lord. This month we had another salvation and this one was supper special as it was the Bourland’s granddaughter, Kevin and Kelli’s oldest child, Leah. We all knew that she had been thinking about it for a while. Several good conversations were had over the past few weeks, but on Sunday morning the 11th Leah came to Kelli and told her that she knew she needed to be saved. After reviewing what the Bible said about receiving Christ she prayed and ask the Lord to save her. Our hearts are full to overflowing.
First Membership Seminar
On the last Sunday of the month we had our first membership seminar. We have this seminar with everyone that is interested in joining the new church. We want to be sure that they understand what we believe and practice before they join and we want to be certain that they know what their responsibility will be. We were so pleased to have two families attend. Please pray for them as they decide if this is God’s will for them.
Here Come the Students
We are super excited to have the students of Indiana University start arriving back to Campus. This influx of students brings over 40,000 more residents to Bloomington. We are currently planning outreach on campus and the launch of a student bible study. Pray for God to continue to open the right doors and close the wrong ones. Our desire is to win students to the Lord, disciple them and lead them into fellowship with the Church.
Ministry Opportunity
While attending the open house at the kids’ school, we stopped by to tell the social worker that we were praying for her and would like to help with any needs that may present themselves. She informed us that there were 17 homeless children attending the school there and they did occasionally have needs. We are now working with her to provide coats and blankets for all 17 of these children, as the colder months are approaching. We are specifically working with one elementary school but there are several other Elementary schools in Bloomington that could use help in this area as well. If you would like to donate financially or by purchasing any of these items please contact Kelli for more information. 812-606-9445 or kellipruitt6@yahoo.com
Statistics
Contacts 1182
AM attendance 17
PM Attendance 14
First Time Visitors 3
Salvations 1
Calvary Baptist Church
PO Box 929 Magnolia, AR 71754
Phone | 870-234-4405
Missionaries
Scott B- missionarybourland@gmail.com 812-345-8307
Kevin P- kevin_r_pruitt@yahoo.com 812-369-6820
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