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March 31, 2016
April 2016 Newsletter
The calendar is passing us by quickly! We have already experienced both many joys of ministry as well as burdens of grief this year. We continue to pray for those who have experienced the painful loss of loved ones and know that Christ is indeed enough in all things!
As we rapidly approach the summer months, I continue to become acquainted with life here in Conway and ministry along side the community of faith here at Conway Baptist Church. While many events and ministries are old hat to most of you, every one of them are new experiences for me and my family. That will continue to remain true for the next six months.
As I grow to know this community of faith more and more, my vision and desire for Conway continues to grow and develop. I anticipate marvelous things in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. While ministry is not new to me, the ministry that has begun to shape here at Conway is somewhat unique to me. I continue to wait with expectation to see how God will direct me in the ministry here in the future. I still have a lot to learn, but believe I also I have a lot to offer the body here. Please continue to pray for me as I joyfully pursue God’s purpose for Conway Baptist Church in the immediate future as well as the long term outlook.
Now that April has arrived, the majority of our focus and efforts will be on Operation In As Much scheduled for April 30th. Please consider how you will choose to involve yourself on this day. No effort is too great or too small. A variety of opportunities will be presented to you in the near future. Please pray now about how and where you will serve. There is something to be learned and offered when the entire body serves together! We NEED to experience unified ministry efforts and this is a great opportunity for just that. In addition, we get to serve others around us in such a way that may afford us the privilege of proclaiming the Gospel!
On May 10–17, I will have the privilege of returning to Haiti to serve and teach leaders in the Haitian church. I love the ministry that God has allowed me to participate in over the last 12 years and look forward to see how God will continue to magnify Himself in Haiti. Our purpose for this trip is much the same as it always is. Our primary goal is discipleship and equipping the leaders there to do the work of the ministry. Over the years we have held two of these trainings each year. One in the spring and one in the fall. In addition, we are trying to raise $3000 to do some necessary maintenance to the solar power system at our mission house. This system is crucial for us to be able to host mission teams and pastor conferences. Please pray for us as we continue to work out all the details.
As the school year comes to an end and many turn their attention to vacations and such, I pray that you will seek to be faithful to gather with the saints. I know we all have plans and limited time, but it is important for you and for the rest of our community of faith to remain faithful to one another. We love when we step out our back door and see part of our family of faith playing in our yard or hanging around the playground talking and enjoying one another (both children and adults). You are welcome anytime to come and just hang out with us. Let’s try to make the amazing weather serve to bring us together rather than keep us apart.
Finally, I am considering some things for the summer that may or may not develop into anything, so pray as I determine what things I should pursue on our behalf and what I should allow to be nothing more than a fleeting thought.
Thank you for allowing us to serve the glorious gospel along side of you here at Conway Baptist Church.
For His Glory Alone,
Pastor Randy