Arlington, WA

Although most churches do not have services on Thursday, last night I was able to visit Fellowship Baptist Church. The church has been in existence for 18 years and has a small but strong group of believers attending. It continues to amaze me how much the Lord does with these little churches. The walls of this little church were lined with posters of missionaries that they support and pray for throughout the world. The hymn says, "little is much when God is in it" and the Lord has proved that over to me again!
This tour of the Pacific Northwest has allowed me to meet so many steadfast and real Christians. I look forward to seeing the Lord use Pastor Stiff as he continues to faithfully preach and encourage his church to walk in righteousness and pursue godliness!

Bellingham, WA

The Wednesday evening service started about 7 - the pastor, his family and one other family had arrived. I was a bit worried it would be a small crowd. However, within the next 10 - 15 minutes another 20 or so people had wandered through the doors. It was a great service - the pastor has an amazing zeal and love for God.
Just recently his church went through some difficult times that did leave a scar but did strengthen the body as a whole. Amazing how those two opposites can actually work in unison! After the service was over, the pastor asked all the church members to stay behind and with a prayer partner spend some time with the Lord. I enjoy seeing how the Lord uses each pastor in different ways. The body of Christ truly is diverse!!
The pastor took me back to his house after the service and spent a couple hours just talking with me and giving me names and numbers of area pastors he think could help me reach Africa. It certainly is exciting when a man that hardly knows me is willing to put his name on the line in order for me to accomplish a piece of the Great Commission - To God be the Glory!!

“Availability is rarer than ability”-Anonymous.

Spokane, WA

I left Saturday for a 5 hour drive to Spokane from Seattle. The drive, although rainy, was quite scenic. I took I90 through the mountains all the way to Spokane - in that almost 300 miles of travel the landscape transforms from mountains to rolling hills to flat farm land - it was great preparation for weekend!

I had the priviledge of preaching God's word at 2 different churches on Sunday. Sunday morning went well - the church family was small but truly a people seeking the Lord. The Pastor has an ambitious spirit and truly desires to see revival come to this area of the country. Sunday evening was lots of fun. It was the type of church that a person immediately feels welcome. I was given the entire service to share the ministry in Zambia as well as preach from God's word. Again, the Lord blessed and many people came to the altar searching and asking the Lord to somehow use them in the Great Commission plan of reconciling mankind to the Father.

In both of these churches I met people that are just ordinary believers but that truly want to serve the Lord with all their heart! It certainly brings joy and satisfaction in life to be labouring in such a way that has eternal ramifications --- to God be the glory!

Astoria, Oregon

Travel seems to be my life for the month of June. I am quite pleased to have a full preaching schedule but I am looking to travel many miles in the next few weeks. Fortunately, I have met some great people on the adventure...

My first move away from the Tacoma/Seattle area led me to Astoria - named the "San Francisco of Oregon" - its likeness comes through windy roads and amazingly steep hills. I was permitted to preach at Bayview Baptist Church in which the Lord blessed and many hearts were touched. I believe this church will pray for me and the work in Africa as well as possibly make the trip and get involved in the work! The Pastor set me up to stay at a members house - turned out to be a wonderful situation. The homeowners (Gary and Paula) were very hospitable and went out of their way to accommodate me. This family not only took care of me but took me on a tour of one of America's quaintest areas to live!

Pacific Northwest - Deputation

The Lord is blessing and providing multiple opportunities for me to present the work in Zambia and allow churches to support both prayerfully and provisionally. Here is a list of the following churches to be visited in the next couple weeks:
June 3rd - Faith Baptist Church, Tacoma (Pastor Mark Smith)
June 3rd - Faith Baptist Church, East Ashford (Pastor Joe Koehler)
June 6th - Bayview Baptist Church, Astoria Oregon (Pastor Andy Roberts)
June 10th - Independent Baptist Church, Spokane Washington (Pastor Bill Anker)
June 10th - Faith Baptist Church, Spokane Washington (Pastor Greg Boyle)
June 13th - Evergreen Baptist Church, Bellingham Washington (Pastor Tavv Shaver)
June 17th - Fellowship Baptist Church, Arlingtone Washington (Pastor Greg Stiff)
June 17th - Northwest Baptist Church, Marysville Washington (Pastor Kirby Campbell)
June 20th - Riverview Baptist Church, Pasco Washington (Pastor John Paisley)
June 24th - open (am)
June 24th - Victory Baptist Church, Bend Oregon (Pastor Richard Peil)
June 27th - Greater Portland Baptist Church, Portland Oregon (Pastor Rick Adams)

Please pray for the Lord following while I travel:
i. Souls to be saved
ii. Churches to pray and support the work in Zambia
iii. Safety on the road