After a week and a half on the road, we are back in Thomaston at Sara's parent's home. It is nice to be so close to family, yet have our own space in the camper. We often have meals together and the kids help out with chores around the house. We are still praying about the specific timing of when we will leave Maine, or if God will lead us to stay for the winter. For now, we are excited about all the opportunities the Lord has given to share the Gospel, encourage Christians, and fellowship with local churches.
While on the road, we met with the Christians at Maine Coast Baptist Church in Ellsworth, Calvary Chapel Downeast in Trenton, and Church of the Open Bible in Athens, Maine. We had a good time of singing praise to the Lord, praying together, and hearing teaching and preaching from God's Word in all these places. I am reminded that the body of Christ is larger than any denominational (or non-denominational) lines that men make, and includes all those who are bought with the blood of the Lamb.
I have been blessed to meet with men from many local churches for prayer, encouragement, plans for evangelistic outreach, and dozens of other subjects pertaining to making the name of the Lord Jesus Christ known in all the earth. What a blessing it has been to be here so far, we look forward to what the Lord will do as He continues to open these doors. What an awesome God!!
Yesterday, Justin and Jocelin Humes and family arrived back in Maine. SaraGrace Hinton arrived with them, and we are blessed to have these faithful servants of the Lord here to help in the Gospel work. Saturday, Justin will share a Gospel message with those attending Virginia's baptism, which is to be held in Thomaston at 11am, with fellowship time to follow. Sara and I are so pleased that Virginia wants to take this step of obedience and identification with Christ through baptism.
The next few weeks are schedules full of times of prayer, door to door Gospel outreach, visiting Christians from many churches, working on a possible radio program, and jail ministry. Please keep Justin and myself in your prayers as we go to the Knox County Jail this Saturday to preach God's Word.
Amidst all this activity, my back is still progressing slowly, and I may need another MRI done. I will meet with my regular doctor on Tuesday the 14th to find out where we go from here. We don't have to worry,God is in control, and we want His will to be done in all things. We praise Him for His providence in all things ! Hope you all have a great week, let us know how we can be praying for you, and remember to praise the Lord in all things!
Mark for the Cowperthwaites
