The parents of young children know that little ones can be be exhausting. Changing diapers, cleaning up messes, saying the same things over and over and over, and remembering to be patient fills up most days. But thankfully, the reward for raising little ones is enormous! At FBC we are ministering more and more to those who are young in the Lord, and we increasingly interact with people who are educated in life but know nothing of Jesus Christ. It is so exciting to introduce people to Christ, but as our church plant has lots of very young believers, we are definitely needing God’s wisdom (and patience) to raise these little ones.

Roelof and Candice and their children attended our church for the first time at our recent Friend & Family Day. Not only was this their first time to visit FBC, but for the parents it was first church service they had attended in over twelve years, and for the children it was the first time they had ever been in church in their lives! During the invitation Roelof raised his hand acknowledging his need for Christ, and Clive and I had the wonderful privilege of leading him to Christ. There are many physical and spiritual needs in this family; please pray for them!

Sthembiso has been on pastoral-staff since January and is doing a fantastic job growing as a pastor and helping me with an incredibly diverse congregation. He is actively pursuing planting a church, and has recently acquired property! Please pray for wisdom and direction for him and our church.

We recently joined with Biblical Ministries Worldwide as associate missionaries, which allows them to begin handling our financial affairs. We believe the Lord opened this door for us to work more closely with our home church (stanleyheights.org), and you can be assured that we are continuing as independent baptist missionaries in the same doctrine and philosophy for which we have represented you these many years.

Thank you for your continued partnership with us. May God be with you,

David N. McCrum

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*** Please note as of August 1, 2015 all support and love offerings should be sent through Biblical Ministries Worldwide. Donations should be notated; McCrum #4004. For detailed instructions please go to our support page.

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Biblical Ministries Worldwide
1595 Herrington Road
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