This past few months we have sought the Lord's leading as our family transitions from itinerant Gospel outreach and equipping work to longer term Gospel work and discipleship to build up the local church in its fuller sense. We have felt led of the Lord to find a "struggling" meeting, one that has declined in number to a point that it may not be able to do much outreach at all. The Lord in His faithfulness has directed us to Key West, Florida. There is a chapel there with a great history dating back into the early 20th century. We visited Key West the week before Thanksgiving and after much prayer are now planning to arrive back in Key West sometime before December 12.
The saints in Key West, though few in number, are a group dedicated to the Lord and desiring to build the local church. They have agreed to have our family come stay through the end of January. Mark will be sharing from God's Word many of the Lord's Day meetings, with a series on New Testament church principles. Mark would appreciate prayer for the leading of the Holy Spirit in preparation and delivery of these messages. We are blessed to have this opportunity to serve the Lord and His people in this way. The saints at Key West have graciously offered for us to stay in housing at the chapel for this period of time. We hope to be an encouragement to the local saints as they labor for the Master.
As the Lord leads, weekdays in Key West we want to have some open Bible studies on the chapel steps, weekly outreaches to children in nearby neighborhoods and parks, and a Bible study in another local park. We also have plans to coordinate with other local believers in presenting the Gospel at nearby Mallory Square in open air ministry and on the streets. Please pray for the local saints in their continued Gospel outreach at the local jail and other venues as God has opened doors for His Word to go forth. Looking ahead, we have no other plans than to stay in Key West until the Lord leads us elsewhere. We may need to secure housing, should the Lord's plans include a permanent or long term relocation. When the Lord brings fruit in the Gospel work, there will be need for follow up meetings and studies, hopefully followed by baptism, discipleship, and continued teaching. We hope to see souls added to the Kingdom of God and also to fellowship in the local church.
This leading from the Lord to move to Key West, coupled with issues of limited parking space, have necessitated the sale of our camper trailer. Our campers have been our home for nearly two years now, and we thank the Lord for His providence in so many ways. We now trust Him to provide the needs for this new venture as we seek to make the Gospel known, proclaiming our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to the people in Key West, both locals and visitors. If you are interested in a large camper trailer (33' long) please call or email us soon. We would like to have it sold by December 10, if the Lord allows, so that we will not have to worry about storage or trying to sell it. The camper is currently located in Tampa at Carrollwood Bible Chapel. You can contact Mark at 207-542-8916 orcowperthwaitefamily@gmail.com FMI
Camper Specifications:
2003 Nomad Scout 332 (33' long) empty weight: 7270 lbs., GVWR 9560 lbs.
Dual axle with electro-magnetic drum brakes.
Weight distributing hitch, anti-sway bars, and electric tongue jack make for easy hitching.
Scissor stabilizer jacks front and rear.
All new tires in the past year, new brake shoes and drums May 2010. AC serviced August 2010.
Interior:
Queen bedroom in front.Queen mattress is 12" memory foam with pillow top.
Pull out couch, full-over-single bed makes sleeping for 7 comfortably.
Great condition in all systems, but has NO AWNING.
Propane/electric option refrigerator and freezer. Propane/electric water heater (6 gallon)
Central AC, Central propane ducted furnace.
Propane 3 burner stove with oven, including a 2 burner electric 1500 watt hot plate.
Pressure tank (to save on water pump)
Built in propane detector, smoke detector.
Wood table and 4 chairs (not fold down type), Microwave, extra battery, AM/FM CD player with USB charging and audio input.
Accessories:
Portable wastewater tank for off site disposal, Large holding tanks (40 gal fresh/50 and 35 gal grey/50 gal black) twin 20# propane tanks attached with a spare tank.
Spare tire in good condition, mounted to rear bumper. Tons of storage, interior and exterior.
Will include "Gorilla ladder" 6' A frame converts to 13' extension ladder and many spare bulbs and miscellaneous needed camper items. Coffee maker and toaster included.
NADA book "low retail" is listed at $11,690 and "average retail" is $14,135.
Sale price: $10,000 or best offer. Will prayerfully consider all offers.
Following wherever the Lord leads,
Mark and Sara Cowperthwaite
Website- www.cowperthwaitefamily.com
Phone- 207-542-8916
Email- cowperthwaitefamily@gmail.com
Mailing address- 12 Emery Avenue, Thomaston, Maine 04861
