Real Hope

I love Easter.
Growing up in the 60’s in a Pastor’s home, Easter was always an exciting time for us. Often my sisters got new dresses, and my brother and I got new suits to wear to church. There was, of course, candy involved. And I loved the sunrise services. We held them outdoors in the cemetery that was adjacent to the church building. There is something about gathering outside, early in the morning, with my church family, that I still treasure. 

Mission: Philippines – we’re excited!

We’re getting so excited about our mission trip to the Philippines this spring! Tickets have been purchased, we’re working on in-country lodging, our missionary partners are preparing our “do-lists,” and our 21-person mission team is working on seeking partners to help pray and support each one in this inspiring endeavor!

I Became a Minister

“I Became a Minister” is the testimony of Paul to the Christians in Colossae. It is easy to look at the life and letters of Paul and recognize that he was clearly a minister (diakonos). I am grateful for the “ministers” that God has placed in my life, especially my Dad.

Let’s P.R.A.Y.!

We’ve been studying how to pray for each other from Colossians 1:9-14. Prompted by our study, several questions have come up. Do my prayers really matter?  Can I change God’s mind about things and situations? How do I know I’m praying for the right things? 

Support Mission: Philippines!

West End Baptist Church is sending a team to Masinloc, Philippines, this spring to help our mission partners, Pastor Melo & Sister Ruth Lumibao and the Independent Baptist Church of Masinloc, as well as their church plants in the surrounding villages. Our team will be helping with … whatever our mission partners need!

Looking Ahead…

The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.
(Psalm 37:23-24)