'Tell Me the Story of Jesus' in Richmond, Kentucky

Pastor John Doss

On Friday we started a new conference at Faith Baptist Church in Richmond, Kentucky. The church has been led by Pastor John Doss for the last five years and they are currently in the process of trying to build a new building. They have already purchased new property, Praise God. The theme for the conference was "Tell Me the Story of the Jesus."

Choir Special

There were four missionaries total there... myself, Missionary Jon Beil (Thailand), Esteban Marquez (Mexico), and Evangelist Rod Black. I was excited to see Jon Beil and get a chance to visit with him about Thailand. It is not very often that I get to be in another conference with a missionary going to the same country. On Friday night Brother Beil presented and Bro. Marquez preached the service. There was good special music tonight as well as at every service throughout the conference.

Bro. Kevin Holman

On Saturday morning we went to a breakfast at the church and then there was a bus ministry and soul winning meeting followed. After the meeting we went out soul winning. I was partnered with Brother Kevin Holman and two boys. Brother Holman is an old friend of mine from Texas. It was good to see him again this weekend. We knocked doors for several hours and I was able to go with the pastor's son Christian. Christian was a good partner and did a good job helping me out as we went. We were able to sit down and give the Gospel to several people, two of which made a decision to trust Christ as their Saviour. Praise the Lord! I pray for some of the others to make a decision for Christ one day.

Christian my soul winning partner

On Saturday evening there was a Thanksgiving dinner at the church before the evening service. I presented that evening and Brother Beil preached the service. Before I presented my daughters sang a special. It was a blessing to share our burden with the folks and help them realize the great need in Thailand.

My girls singing special

On Sunday morning I taught the high school class. Brother Gene Holmes is the teacher of that class. It was an honor to teach his class. Brother Holmes goes all the way back to Dr. Ford Porter in Indiana (one of his mentors) and has started many churches in his life including Clay Mills Road Baptist Church that is currently led by Dr. Jeff Fugate and home to Commonwealth Baptist College. (Dr. Ford Porter wrote the famous tract called "God's Simple Plan of Salvation.")

Bro. Gene Holmes

After the Sunday school hour Evangelist Rod Black presented his ministry. Then I preached the morning message. Many seemed stirred as people came forward at the invitation time. After the invitation there was a Thanksgiving dinner for those who road on the buses. Sunday evening Bro. Marquez presented his field and then Evangelist Rod Black preached a great message on holding the rope. It was a blessing and hearts seemed stirred again. Great way to finish out the conference. On Monday we headed home for a week for Thanksgiving and then we will hit the road again to Michigan. Please pray for good weather for us to travel in after the holiday is over.

Preaching Sunday Morning