Full speed ahead

Mission: Brownwood enjoyed a few major steps forward yesterday. First, Bro. Swilling and I met after morning services to discuss the working agreement between me and Rocky Springs, should the church vote to sponsor me. Up for discussion, whether the new congregation would be a "mission" or a "church." We were able to resolve that question, plus Bro. Swilling assured me that I would be given the authority to carry out the mission work the way I felt God leading me to. Basically, I'm going to get everything I wanted, and have permission to carry out the work the way I want to. I will be responsible to report my activities to Rocky Springs, which I will glady do (and planned on anyway).

Bro. Swilling took it before the church last night where a few members spoke positively about the work. The church will take a final vote on sponsorship Sunday, but there has been no spoken opposition... so I expect the motion to pass with flying colors.

I appreciate the way Bro. Swilling is approaching this. He is making sure the church understands what it is doing. As such, I think I have a better chance of being sponsored by them. From my personal experience, this is going well.

Last night, I enjoyed a great evening of worship and fellowship with Ebenezer Baptist Church of Henderson, TX. I presented the work and Bro. Matt Gholson, pastor of Ebenezer, treated us to dinner at Herschels. Ebenezer (and Bro. Matt in particular) have been real supportive of my ministry from the beginning. When I was pastor at Denson Springs, they donated a van to our missionary in New Mexico, so that he could transport Navajo children to church. Now, they allowed me to present the Brownwood work to them. I'm truly thankful that we have churches like this in our work. Special thanks go out to all who helped me set up my powerpoint presentation, and those who helped us feel welcome (which was pretty much everybody).

Another major step forward comes from the 58th Ave. MBC of Amarillo, Texas. 58th Ave. sent us a check, and told us to inform them when we get a sponsoring church so that they can send the support through them. On that note, I'd like to welcome 58th Ave. as the first regular supporter of Mission: Brownwood. Thank you so much!.