Public Schools in the Philippines

On Friday, March 17^th, we spent the day by going into the public schools and giving the plan of salvation. We were able to see 714 people saved that day.  These are picture of some of the teachers we were able to see saved.

A special thank you to all the people who sacrificially gave to make this all possible. Only eternity will tell all that was accomplished on this trip.

Gospel Baptist Church ~ Faith Promise Missions Conference 2012

Our Faith Promise Missions Conference was March 13-15^th with much work put into the conference by many people. 

Preparation Materials Gathered:

 

65,000 tracts printed, 20,000 John & Romans, 2,500 preaching CD’s,   2,000 Bibles and 1,000 books and other printed materials.

 

Pastors who had registered received a Pastor’s Box:

10 English Bibles, 29 New Testaments, 80 John & Romans, 300 Ilonggo John & Romans and 1500 tracts.

One Pastor received a Acer Netbook, 3 couples received a night in the hotel for Valentine’s Day.  Many other gifts were given away to help encourage the pastors and their families that came.

We had over 300 people attend with 37 of those being pastors and over 40 churches present.

The picture above is some of the pastor's boxes won. 

Over 10 young people were called to be missionaries with many pastors dedicating their churches to Faith Promise Missions! Hundreds of other decisions were made for the Lord.  We were so excited seeing the Lord work in so many ways.

Gospel Baptist Church had the special honor of sending out one of their own missionary couple to start deputation to Nepal.

Gospel Baptist Church, Calinog, Philippines

On February 6, 2012, the day started out with a 6.9 earthquake and very hard rain in the Philippines. I left that day for the Philippines hoping that I could get there without any delays. The Lord was very good with the trip as I landed, met up with my son, Sam, and grandson, JP, and was able to make up into the mountains. The rain continued but we were able to accomplish great things for the Lord.

 Sunday, March 12^th, was an exciting day as we saw 37 souls saved and 6 baptized.  

To the Philippines I Go!

Please be in prayer for me as I leave today for the Philippines.  I will be gone for a couple weeks to help with a Missions Conference and preach for a couple different missionaries.  I'll also have the opportunity to see my son and his family, the church I started and all the people there.    Hopefully, I'll have some pictures to share in a few days.

Salisbury Baptist Temple ~ Salisbury, MD ~ January 18-22, 2012

This past week I was at a Missions Conference with Pastor Carlo Leto and the Salisbury Baptist Temple in Salisbury, MD. We had a great Conference with people saved and baptized as well as people's hearts burdened for missions. 

Over all there were over ten missionary families through out the seven day conference. At the close of the conference on Sunday evening the people of Salisbury Baptist Temple promised to give in faith over $102,000 to missions.

We enjoyed fellowshipping with missionareis each night! I want to thank all the people that prepared meals. I mean really delicous food!

We went and played soccer after church with the young people. What a great Missions Conference we had and God is still blessing the giving for the Gospel of His Son!

Clarksburg, WV ~ January 12, 2012

I traveled to Clarksburg, WV to be with Pastor Leonard Ludwick at the Old Time Baptist Church. What a wonderful spirit the people had.  

I preached my sermon on, The People of Missions, and we had two people trust Jesus as their Saviour.  I enjoyed the fellowship with Pastor Ludwick and the time we had with the people.

 

Glen Burnie, Maryland ~ January 8, 2012

I had the joy of being at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  What great job they did on remodeling their auditorium. The church was almost packed out that Sunday and the people were full of excitement.  

One thing that I really appreicate about the people of this church, they have a tremendous love for missions.  This definitely says a lot about the heart of Pastor Paul Arcand.  I always enjoy  being at this church.

Merry Christmas from the Heidenreich's

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

We want to thank each of you for investing in us as we work to reach the world with the Gospel!

Merry Christmas,

The Heidenreich's

Greensboro, North Carolina

On December 18th I was with Pastor Bill Davis in Greensboro, North Carolina. The church was full that Sunday morning as I preached on missions. There were three people saved in the services and many other decisions made that day.

What a tremendous work they are doing in that area. I was really thankful for the way that they were working with the young people. I want to thank Pastor Davis and his family and the church members for a tremendous job they did preparing for that day.

Linton, Indiana

The first week in December I went to Linton, Indiana, with Pastor Doug Cassle. What a great meeting we had with the people at his church.

They had such a strong committment towards their mission program. It was very evident that they had spent many hours praying and preparing for this mission program. The way that they treat their missionaries when they come in is very special. I walked away being truly blessed of God being at that meeting.

I want to thank Pastor Cassle and all his people for a special missions program.

Central Baptist Church in Avenel, New Jersey

I really enjoyed preaching the Missions Weekend for Pastor Jim Gelhausen at Central Baptist Church in Avenel, New Jersey.

The church is growing and they really enjoy hearing the preaching. They were able to increase their Missions giving and helped with a special project for a missionary whose building was partially destroyed by fire. This is one church where they really take special care of you. I am always refreshed after spending time with the people of the church.

The Lord blessed with people saved and there over twenty different nationalities in the service.

Happy Thanksgiving!

From Our House To Yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Pasadena, Maryland

This past week I was able to open the the Missions Revival Conference for Pastor Arcand in Pasadena, Maryland. His family and I have been close friends for over 25 years.

The spirit of this church was tremendous and the people respond well. Their giving to missionaries is very exciting and a great help in getting the Gospel out. We had people saved in the services.  Its always good to have a missions conference where people are being saved while preaching that people around the world should also hear the Gospel. 

The picture above is one of the Sunday School classes I visited with. 

We had a great meeting and a wonderful time of fellowship. 

Parkersburg, WV

On Wednesday, November 2nd, I flew to Parkersburg, WV, to be at the Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Lamb. Pastor Lamb and I were in Bible college together several years ago.  How thankful I am for those who have stayed in the ministry all these years.

What an exciting church to be in and the Missions Conference was tremendous. People were saved as we went out soul winning and many decisions were made each night.  Pastor Lamb has one of the best missions conference I’ve ever seen.

The Lord has truly blessed us as we serve Him.

Snow Already!

On Saturday, October 29th, I headed out in a snow storm to be with Pastor Randy Bloem at the Revival Baptist Church in Scranton, PA.  What a great weekend  we had inspite of the snow.  We had 25 people saved and they were able to increase their Faith Promise giving.

It was a blessing to spend time with Pastor Bloem and the people of his church.

Twin City Baptist Church in Brewer, Maine

On  Sunday, October 23rd, I was able to travel and be with a long time friend Pastor Heuveline at Twin City Baptist Church in Brewer, Maine.  

We were able to go out soulwinning and won a Catholic lady to Christ.  We had a great weekend with a Missions emphasis and it was exciting to see what the Lord is doing through their church there. 

Alaska

I had the pleasure of going and spending some time at Northern Lights Baptist Church in Anchorage, Alaska. Pastor Clark was a wonderful host and is doing a great work. I was able to teach in their Bible Institute and preach in Chapel. What a joy to be with young people that have such a great desire to serve the Lord.

I also was there to preach their Missions Conference. The Missionaries were exciting and the people respond well. People were saved and baptized with many other decisions for the Lord.  I was able to lead several people to the Lord which is always exciting!



More About Cameroon

Praise the Lord for a great opportunity to go to Cameroon, Africa. We were with Missionaries Nathan and Karie Owens and what a great job this young family is doing. The Lord really has His hand upon the church they started.

The people are so hungry to hear the Word of God. I was able to spend my mornings teaching them how to win people to Christ. Then in the afternoons we went out soul winning with the church members. What a joy to see many of them win people to Christ. We had people baptized many of the days we were there.

At night I preached their first Missions Conference. They totally understood the idea and impact of sending a missionary because God had sent them one. We also made plans to start a new Church and Bible Institute.

Please pray for the Owens family as the country of Cameroon is going through their elections. This is a very dangerous time for all the people in Cameroon.

The last picture is me with some of the young men.  They were eager to dress in a suit and no, my outfit wasn't my pajamas but I preached in their native clothing!

Soulwinning in Africa!

Praise the Lord, we had a great trip to Cameroon, Africa!  I just returned home on Thursday night from experiencing an exciting time with Missionary Nathan Owens & his family.  I had two other men that came with me, Missionary Doug Marco & Bro. Ronnie Howell.

Bro. Nathan Owens has done a phenomenal job starting this new church on the mission field. Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Buea, Cameroon is growing and full of excitement.   One thing you will notice if you ever go on a missions trip, is that it will stir your heart like nothing you’ve ever seen.   I experience this everytime I go on a trip to help a missionary.   God blessed our trip in a great way.  I had the opportunity to teach new converts how to go soul winning and then take them out to show them how it was done.   One afternoon I was able to lead 15 people to Christ as they were with me.   It's rewarding to see the joy on their faces to see their own people come to Christ.

I'll share more of my trip to Africa in days to come.  I am repacking my bags to head to Alaska this week.  Please keep me in your prayers! 

Cameroon, Africa

Please be praying as I leave for Cameroon, Africa this weekend to help the Nathan Owens family.   They started the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Buea, Cameroon, a few months ago and are doing very well.  They have had many new converts and they are very excited about the Lord.

I will be teaching on soul winning and Christian growth while I am there.  Pray for us as there will  be many opportunities to take these new converts soul winning.  We also will help Calvary Independent Baptist Church have a Faith Promise Missions Conference.

I am glad about the work that God is doing around the world.  Don’t forget that this world is His world and we need to do what we can to reach it for His Glory!