February 2013 – Mission Director’s Report

It was my joy this past month to attend the morning services at North Lake Church in Smithville, MO. Pastor Jamie Jones reports that 2012 had been a good year for the church as they witnessed 12 salvaions and 10 baptisms. The new church plant has also been blessed in many others way with new Life Groups and leaders stepping up to serve. One of the greatest blessings has been the addition of a new staff member, Jared Kathcart and his wife, Nikki. Jared, while completing his seminary training this year, is doing a great work with the youth ministries of the church.

In addition to the above blessings, the North Lake church family witnessed a young man surrender his life to preaching the gospel. Matthue Parker, a 16 year old student, preached his first message on the Sunday morning that Carolyn and I were present. It seemed appropriate when Matthue preached his first message on the subject of “change.” Certainly the unchanging Savior is changing Matthue’s life in a wonderful way.

We mourn the passing of a great servant of God, Bro. Dale Blount. Bro. Blount was a preacher and pastor who exemplified a gentle and encouraging spirit. I have marveled at the strength and endurance that Bro. Dale enjoyed in the latter years of his ministry. He is now enjoying face to face fellowship with the Savior that he preached about so faithfully.

I enjoyed a great time of worship with Bro. Jim Ford and the good people at Charity Baptist Church in Columbia, MO. Pastor Neil Bowers preached a great message on the importance of finishing our race well. Bro. Ford allowed me a few minutes to share about the work of missions and they rejoiced with what God is doing in Missouri.

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by Bro. Danny Kirk