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April 2007

It seems as though every time I begin writing my monthly newsletter, I’m in an airport somewhere – as is the case right now! As I am writing this I am on my way to Florida from Sunday until Wednesday.

Last month was a busy month, and when I wrote you, it had not yet ended. Financially, my financial report from Central Missionary Clearinghouse reflected the best income for one month to-date. Praise the Lord!

As I write, the report from CMC is still several days away, but I anticipate another record month, reflecting that the necessary financial support is beginning to consistently come in. Unfortunately, April has not been a month when new churches (or individuals) have made firm commitments for specific monthly amounts. However, a few more pastors have made general commitments to take me on for support. Praise the Lord!

April 1st, I began the month with Pastor and Mrs. Dan (Bev) Cavin, and the First Baptist Church of Williamston (MI), just east of Lansing. Through the gracious spirit of Dan Cavin, the Lord has allowed me to minister in this church numerous times over the last decade. Though Dan and I spend little time together, our hearts are in tune, and we always pick up right where we left off the last time we were together! Pastor Cavin has committed that their church will take me on in a few months, as they process our ministry through their system.

Easter Sunday I was able to enjoy a Sunday in my home church – First Baptist Church of Pontiac. FBC recently voted to merge with the Woodside Bible Church of Troy, and great changes are underway in the community of White Lake, where the church complex is located. This movement should allow tremendous grow in coming months.

Earlier this month I was with Pastor and Mrs. Jess (Lorna) Hill, and the Oak Lake Baptist Church in Sugar Land (TX). We enjoyed a wonderful day together on Sunday and the “chemistry” was “right” between the congregation and me. Jess and Lorna hosted me in their home Saturday night through Monday night for a relaxing time. We attended the Texas meeting of the Baptist Bible Fellowship, where I was able to make several contacts with pastors who would like to schedule me for meetings in the future. Praise the Lord!

Finally, after two days back at home later this week, I will head to the St. Louis area, where I will preach for the Grace Baptist Fellowship. My friend Ed Rothenberger (and his wife Judy) started this church two years ago, and they have faithfully carved out an effective ministry in Rolla (MO), and I will minister in their absence there, while they are on a much-deserved vacation. Ed has also committed to financial support of my ministry in Great Britain when they are able to do so.

And so will end another month … the next-to-last month before I head to Great Britain! My tentative date of departure is either Monday or Tuesday, June 11 or 12! It is a joy to be your representative in Great Britain.

Dale