From Oswego, Illinois to Springboro, Ohio

Pastor David Hemphill

We journeyed to Oswego, Illinois this past Wednesday for a meeting at Valley Baptist Church. This church has been led by Pastor David Hemphill for the past 11 years. He is doing a fantastic job here as they had a good crowd for the Wednesday service. 

Good crowds coming in

The pastor had me give testimony and show my video. Then I preached the evening message. People responded well and many said they enjoyed the message. Many came by my table and asked about Thailand and the need there. It was a great time. I was very impressed with the entire church from their nice facilities to their friendly people. Always good to go to a missions minded church!

Preaching the message

On Thursday we traveled to Ohio for a missions conference at First Baptist Church of Springboro. This church was started by Pastor Rick Carr 25 years ago and he is still leading it today! Praise God for a faithful man of God who sticks by it for all those years.  

Bro. Heidenreich and Pastor Carr

He had Brother Steve Heidenreich as his guest speaker for the conference. He did a fantastic job preaching every night. We enjoyed our time listening to him and getting to fellowship with him. 

Bro. Heidenreich preaching

God blessed the services each night as folks came forward. We also enjoyed good special music every single service as well. God has clearly blessed them with some talented singers.

Special music

We even had a chance to see some old friends as Dr. Mike Cox was in attendance Thursday evening. I had a good time of fellowship with him before and after the service. I have had the privilege of being with him in several meetings this past year.

Bro. Mike Cox

On Friday evening the pastor had me give testimony and present our video to the church. Many seemed to enjoy as several stopped by our table to visit with us about the need for Thailand.

Pastor Carr giving introduction

On Saturday we went out door knocking and bus calling. God allowed me to talk to several people and I was even able to lead a lady named Sarah to Christ who just moved into the area from Houston. Pastor Carr also talked to many folks while we were out.

Soul winning on Saturday

On Sunday Brother Heidenreich brought some great messages and there was a really full house. The pastor handed out their Faith Promise Commitment cards and had folks come forward to pray over them. On Sunday night after the service the church voted to take us on for support. What a blessing! The entire conference was great as we felt like we made many new friends and are thankful for a new partnership. We will have up coming meetings in Indiana and Michigan over the next several weeks.

Mrs. Painter and some teen girls