Dear friends,
I enjoy all of the seasons, even the hot, humid summer. But I must admit that these cool, dry days of the early fall are really invigorating, especially when we are out for a walk or run. Even more invigorating are the opportunities that God is granting Bec and me in ministry.
Young Women's Bible Study: Yesterday Becky began leading a Bible study for young women in the home of Adria Heroman. As most of you know, Bec has always greatly enjoyed teaching younger women, and she is very much looking forward to the weeks ahead. Would you please take a moment to pray for her and for those who will be in this group?
The Life of Christ: Our Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study is continuing to study "The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ" by the Navigators. We began to study the life of Christ two years ago and hope to finish by spring.
Colorado Men's Retreat: On October 15th-16th, I will be speaking at a retreat for Harvest Bible Church, a thriving congregation in the small town of Elizabeth, Colorado. HBC is pastored by our dear, long-time friend Rev. Walt Rogers. I am grateful to Walt for inviting me to be with the men of HBC again. I am also very happy that our son Jim, who lives in Denver, is going to be able to join us!
Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Men's Fellowship: On October 19th, I will be speaking at a men's dinner at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church of Baton Rouge. Executive Pastor Sam Raney (who has been a regular participant inour weekly Gathering of Men luncheons) has invited me to serve as their guest speaker. Our son John and I have been speakers at GSBC in the past.
Crossroads Church of Ruston: On October 24th, I will be preaching at Crossroads. As always, Bec and I look forward to being up there in Lincoln Parish!
"You shall be my witnesses": A close friend of mine goes out for walks on a local university campus in order to get some exercise, and each time he also talks to whomever he encounters about Jesus. When he sees an individual or a small group, he greets them, engages in friendly conversation, and then politely requests permission to ask them a couple of questions. In every case, they have granted this permission, and he has begun by talking to them about their future beyond this life and what they anticipate. Where will they go? Why do they think they will go there? And so on. No matter what the individual's background or philosophical views may have been, as far as I know (and we do speak very often by phone), all of his efforts to engage people about Jesus and His Gospel have been well received and have led to excellent exchange. Now other men in that community are beginning to go to the campus and do the same thing, and they have great, great stories to share. I hope this will encourage you to talk to people very clearly and directly about Jesus. He is there with you, just as He said He would be. He will use you as He does His work.
In the Savior,
Rod and Bec
P. S. We are very grateful for the financial support of our ministry that has been provided by friends like you. As we enter this final quarter of 2010, we are praying and trusting that our Lord will meet all of our needs. Would you please pray with us?
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