It is a privilege to send Christian Greetings and Blessings to you at this beautiful time of year after the heat and drought of this past spring/summer. I pray that you are enjoying His everyday blessings in your life as well.
We certainly are living in “perilous times.” Here is a story that should get our attention. David Livingstone, the missionary hero to Africa, was asked by a missionary society if he knew of any easily accessible roads to which some of their interns could travel. They wanted to get a taste for mission life and desired to spend some time with Livingstone. David Livingstone replied, “If you have men who will only come if there are good roads, I don’t want them. I want men who will come even if there are no roads.” One may contend that Livingstone replied harshly to the missionary society, but I contend that Livingstone knew what it meant to count the cost.
We are living in a convenience-minded society. Oftentimes when something is too difficult or inconvenient, we hesitate to move into action. Too often we allow obstacles to hinder us from an opportunity. The Lord teaches us to sit down and count the cost before we attempt anything for him. Being his disciple involves problems, persecutions, and paths that are not cut down. “And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?” – Luke 14:27-28. We must be willing to go for God regardless of the convenience factor. Christ did not die a convenient death; we cannot assume a convenient life. James said “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. 1:2”
My ministry to the church is still primarily directed as Interim Pastor at Metropolitan Baptist Church. We have seen souls saved, members added, and God working in the Church. Satan has raised his head as well. This has lasted much longer than anyone would have expected. But negotiations are underway at this time, so Amen!
Activities and Churches we have been involved with recently
| Twin Cities Baptist Church | Revival | Dave Seiffert | Texarkana, TX. |
| Washington County Baptist Church | Bible Conference | David Isaacs | Lincoln, AR. |
| Bible Baptist Church | Revival | Paul Pryor | Buffalo, TX. |
| Heritage Baptist Church Wedding | Benjamin Thrift | Kaelynn Housley | Lufkin, TX. |
There are so many struggling all around us who need our prayers and care. So, let us all be mindful of each other and put on the armor of God and having done all to stand… we may Stand therefore, as we face the fiery darts of Satan in a seriously apathetic and apostate moment. Remember that… “God is still on the throne, and We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous.” We love and appreciate each of you so much, we need the care and the prayers of one another more than ever. God Bless each of you.
Your Friends and Fellow Laborers,
Bro. Wayne and Mrs. Susie
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For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Corinthians 4:5
Merry Christmas and may your work continue to be blessed.
Jack Thompson