Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Things Coming This Sunday!!!

October 3 is going to be a fantastic day in the life of FBC Terlton and the Kingdom of the Lord. We are beginning a week of revival services with Evangelist Charlie Keim and Music with Jeremy Annett. I firmly believe that God is going to do some amazing things in these services. The service times will be: Sunday morning at 11:00, Sunday evening at 6:00, and Monday–Wednesday at 7:00. You will not want to miss a service.

Charlie is a Chalk Evangelist, which means that while he preaches he does chalk art to illustrate his sermons. It is a great thing to witness. Jeremy Annett has such a great spirit while he leads in worship. He also has a fantastic voice to go along with his heart to give God glory.

But also on Sunday October 3, we are having a HIGH ATTENDANCE SUNDAY!!! We hope to have 180 in Sunday School (which starts at 9:45 and there are classes for all ages) and our goal for worship is 200. These are big goals but not unattainable. But we need you to be here in order for us to accomplish them. Invite a friend or two to come with you as well.

Many have asked, “Why have a high attendance day? Are you all about numbers?” Let me emphasize that I am NOT all about numbers. But I realize that if 200 people are in our church, hearing the Gospel of Jesus, then that is 200 people who have an opportunity to respond to the truth of Christ. We need to do all we can to make sure the most number of people can hear about the life changing power of Christ. There is nothing better that we can do.

Immediately after our morning worship we will have a big pot-luck meal. Everyone is encouraged to attend. And we are asking our church members that if you usually bring 2 dishes, bring 3 this Sunday as we are expecting a larger crowd.

Please be in prayer for our revival services. Even if you can’t make it, please be in prayer for it. I am confident that God desires to bring revival to Terlton and only through the power of the Holy Spirit will it happen. I need revival in my life personally. God is doing great things and let’s see how much more He will do when we call on His name.

2 Chronicles 7:14, and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Things Coming This Sunday!!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

home

Thank you so much for all your prayers. I returned home Friday around 5:00. It took us forever to get home but we finally made it.

Click on http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CfcftDUabM and you can view a video I made of the trip. I hope it blesses you.

Thanks again so much for your prayers and support. Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Scott

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

leaving on a jet plane

Tomorrow we leave to head back to the good ole US of A. It has been a great trip to the Republic of Malawi. Please remember us as we will be traveling for about 36 hours trying to get home. Pray that our luggage arrives on time with everything in it and nothing is broken (wood carvings).

Thanks for taking time to read my blog for the past week and a half. It has been great seeing God move among our group. I believe 414 people professed Christ the past week. It has been amazing. My prayer is that we continue to share Christ like we do here. So many times we find it easy to share Christ on the mission field but not at home. What a shame.

We leave tomorrow at 3:05 pm (7:05 am Tulsa time) so please remember us. Have a great day and I look forward to having some pictures downloaded soon for you to see. Take care and God bless.

Scott
Acts 4:13

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Tuesday

Today was our last day of "ministry" in Malawi. Yesterday (Monday) we spent the entire day at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi. We spent the day sharing with Pastors of Malawi on purity and integrity. I preached two one-hour sermons. It was a bit tough because I generally only preach 30 minutes. But Jamie Powell, one of our Pastors with us, preached four sermons that were one hour each. It was material he had prepared for other men's meetings. He did a great job.

Today we spent the morning witnessing in the urban area. Dalitso (my translator) and I were able to lead 7 to the Lord. With the rest of the team, we lead over 20. It was another great day serving the Lord and sharing the love of Jesus.

Tomorrow we will be going to the Baptist Clinic and Orphanage then to Lake Malawi for some rest and fun. We leave Thursday and get home Friday night.

I will update when I get home. Thanks for your prayers and have a wonderful day.

Scott
Acts 4:13

Saturday, March 6, 2010

saturday

It was another great day here in Malawi. Today we went back to the same area we were in yesterday. Dulitso, my translator, and I went and God blessed us by 54 people giving their life to Christ. It was a great day as the team saw almost 100 profess Christ.

It was also a great day to play with the kids. The kids love to see the azunga (white person) come down the street. Their smiles are always a joy to see.

Tomorrow we will be preaching in 5 different churches. I am preaching at the church that meets at the seminary. Please be praying for the team as we share to the love of Christ to the churches.

I hope everyone is having a great day and God continues to bless you.

Scott
Acts 4:13

Friday, March 5, 2010

awesome

Today was an amazing day, but so was yesterday.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to lead 31 people to salvation in Christ. But today was even better. God lead me to share with 70 people who responded to the Gospel. It was so amazing. The people of Malawi have such a works based faith. Please continue to pray for us as we share.

Tomorrow (Saturday) we will be back in the same area doing the same thing, hopefully with the same results. Sunday we are preaching in 5 different churches with the 5 team members. Please pray that we share what God wants us to tell them.

I look forward to sharing with you what God does. Check back tomorrow as I hope to share. Thanks so much and God bless.

Scott

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

great things

Today was a great day. We split up into twos and went witnessing in the streets of a few villages. I was able to lead a group of 7 and a group of 8 to the Lord. The people of Malawi are very receptive and have such a works based faith due to the Catholic legacy. I was also able to meet the chief of one of the villages and his wife. They are believers so we were able to encourage them and pray for them.

One of the families we lead to the Lord asked if we could get them a Bible. The father wants to use it to read to his family. What an awesome thing. Isn't that the responsiblity of all fathers?

As a whole, the team was able to lead over 30 people to Christ. Please continue to pray for us as we minister to the people in the villages and work with the churches. God is truly working and seeing great things. God bless.

Scott

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

HERE

We are finally in Malawi. We left Tulsa at 5:45 pm on Sunday and our last plane touched down in Malawi at 2:53 pm (Tuesday) and 6:53 am (Tulsa Time - Tuesday). It took, what seemed like, forever to get here. Spending the night in the airport in Washington, DC at the ticket counter was a little less than fun. Actually it was rough.

Allof our luggage arrived which is a huge answer to prayers. Please continue to pray for us as we begin ministry early tomorrow morning.

I had a chance to share Christ with a girl on the flight from Ethiopia to Malawi. She and the girl with her are students from Belguim. She said she was raised religious but is not really doing it now. She was not really ready to talk about Christ but I left her a MOST IMPORTANT THING card which is a website that has my testimony and a place to respond to Christ. Keep her and her friend in your prayers as they are in Malawi for 3 months working with Special Needs kids.

Thanks for reading. I am going to try and update when I can. Have a wonderful day and keep my family in your prayers at home. Love you girls!

Scott

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Leaving Tomorrow

Tomorrow I will be leaving for Malawi. We leave Tulsa at 5:45 pm and go to Detroit, then to Washington, DC, then to Rome, then to Ethiopia, then to Malawi. It will take almost two fill days to get there. Please keep our team in your prayers.

Also today I hurt my back. I was getting ready and it felt like someone grabbed my back muscles and began to twist. I went to the chiropractor and he popped my ribs back into place. They are still sore but I am doing much better. Also Shelly and Taylor have been sick with stomach junk so keep them in your prayers too.

I will do my best to update daily about the Malawi trip. It will obviously depend on my internet access. I am confident God will do amazing things on this trip. I covet your prayers and I ask that you remember us as God works His wonders. Thanks so much and God bless.

Scott

Saturday, January 16, 2010

malawi 2010

When God gives you a great opportunity to serve Him, you had better take advantage of it. So February 28–March 12, I am going back to Malawi Africa on a mission trip, working with the churches, pastors, and seminary students. We will be holding worship services, baptism services, street evangelism, and encouraging the seminary personnel. It will be a fantastic trip.

The one thing I covet are the prayers of all my friends and family. Please take time in your day to remember our team and our endeavors to serve the Lord. I will update this blog as much as I can. Internet usage may be limited but I will share when I can. Also, please pray for Shelly and my girls as I am away from them.

And obviously a trip like this has its expenses. The total, with airfare, food, on ground transportation, and everything else needed, is right at $3,000. But I also know that if God is leading me to Africa, He will provide the necessary funds. If anyone would like to contribute to the trip, you can make a check payable to First Baptist Church Terlton. Send it to Route 1 Box 138, Terlton, OK 74081.

Thank you for reading the time to read this and I am so excited about what God is doing. If you would like to see a video from my trip last year, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQtJlizc6j4. Thanks again and God bless.

Scott
Acts 4:13

Friday, January 8, 2010

EO ... RO

This past Sunday I preached a sermon on the need to share Jesus with those around us. In that sermon I ended with a challenge for each person in our congregation to think of ONE person they know who needs the love of Jesus. This Sunday we are going to make the commit for EACH ONE ... REACH ONE. Each person to use 2010 to reach someone for Christ. You can see a sample of the card we are going to use. Each person is to be challenged to fill out a card and leave it at the steps, symbolizing they are laying that person at the feet of Jesus. Another card will be signed by the person and taken home and prayed over as they do their best to win that person to Christ.



Tell me, what would our world be like if each of us lead just ONE PERSON to Christ in 2010? It would be amazing.
If you would like to hear the sermon preached, click on the image below. You may need to turn up your volume.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010