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Welcome Miguel and Liz Murillo and their daughter, Liz Andrea as our newest members. They serve as church planting missionaries in Arequipa, Peru through Vision Baptist Missions. Miguel also serves at the Peru Bible College.
Betty and I have known Miguel since his teenage years. We were privileged to see God save both of them, train them, call them to the ministry and then serve faithfully for all these years.
It is a real privilege to have them serving with us!
August 29 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Join me in welcoming our newest member to Vision Baptist Church. Wil Lanum joined today. In all the rush today we did not get a picture but this is his facebook picture. I believe that God is going to use Wil greatly to help reach the world with the gospel message.
June 06 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
I was reminded that we needed to post an update on the Tolsons. I thank you so much for your prayers and interest. I am blessed that you reminded me.
This is straight from their blog. I just copied and pasted but it will bring you up to date.
05.27.10 Update on Baby Tolson 5-27-10
Baby Tolson
Today, May 27th, 2010 at 6:35 A.M., our little baby boy was still born.
He weighed 3 lbs and 2 oz. and was 11 inches long.
His name is Wesley Allen Wei Tolson.
The diagnosis of the baby was correct and there was not anything the doctor’s could do.
Natasha
We could not have asked for a better delivery, Natasha is healthy.
She was in the hospital less than 48 hours when she gave birth.
The baby was born head first, with everything intact, and very quickly (with no trauma to Natasha).
She is recovering now and we plan on going home tomorrow morning.
Funeral
We are having a private graveside service Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M.
Fo those who would like to send flowers, you can send them to:
Ingram Funeral Home
210 Ingram Avenue
Cumming, GA 30040-2418
Thank You
Thank you for your continued prayers and support, we have been encouraged with love and support from all of you.
Thank you to our Lord! May He continue to receive the maximum glory.
05.26.10 Update on Baby Tolson 5-26-10
We checked into the hospital yesterday morning.
We had a good day of preparation yesterday.
Natasha will have three doses of medicine today (started at 4 AM this morning and will receive the other doses at 8 and 12.)
We should be having a baby today (most likely this afternoon.)
Both of our parents traveled in safely yesterday.
We have had many visitors from our church family.
Natasha is in good spirits and about to have breakfast. She is in a little pain from the IV.
God has been faithful and good to us, just like He always is.
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.â€
Thanks for your continued prayers.
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May 28 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Dear Vision
I love Resurrection Sunday or what is commonly called Easter Sunday. It is a time when everyone still stops to remember that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again. That is the gospel in outline form. Man sinned and deserved eternal punishment. God came and took on human flesh. Jesus the God man lived among us as a man and never sinned. Then He was accused of and crucified for crimes that He had never done. Many religious leaders have died but only one has literally died, literally been buried and literally raised from the dead, but Jesus did. He is alive.
We do not serve a dead or weak Jesus. He is the risen Savior, the King of glory. We actually celebrate His resurrection every Sunday. That is why we meet on Sunday. Jesus arose and His disciples celebrated His resurrection by worshipping Him on the first day of the week.
I am excited today that you get to meet Evangelist Ed Dunlop. He is a real man of God. You are going to throughly enjoy getting to hear him. Be sure and invite your friends and bring everyone you can to services all week long.
Thank you for all you do to glorify and honor the name of Jesus Christ in your life and family. I am blessed to be able to worship God with you today.
Austin
April 03 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Dear Vision,
I am very excited about what God is doing at Vision, in and through all of us. Now let me remind you that Easter is coming. It is the day that more unchurched and lost people will attend church in the entire year. I want to ask you to be praying very seriously that God will bring in lost people and that He will use me to preach His Word with power.
Be sure and pick up some of the invitations and give them to your friends and neighbors. Pray that God will allow you to influence someone for Him and for Heaven.
Ed Dunlop will be with us also. He is a great preacher and family evangelist. You will enjoy his messages and so will your family members and friends. The kids and adults will be glued to their seats and giving full attention to the preaching of God’s Word. So use this as an opportunity to invite someone. You come with them and sit with them in the service. God just may use you to see them saved this week.
Thanks to all of you for all that you have done to help Pastor Ronald get the funds to go back to Peru and visit his family. Thanks your giving and helping Allison in all this endeavor.
I thank God for each of you and just praise the Lord for the great opportunity He has given me to serve Him as pastor of Vision. Thanks again,
God bless you
Austin
March 28 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Missionary Pastor Travis Snode has written the following on his blog. I want you to know that this would be a great opportunity for you. If you are out there and called to preach and just sitting on a pew why don’t you get up and get busy.
No need in waiting for your pastor to die. There are places you can serve now! That was meant in jest but how many are really doing that.
Also there are many other opportunities that abound all over the world.
Right now at Vision we are looking for someone to work from the states in Africa. The details will be on www.austingardner.net in the next few hours.
There is much to do be done around the world. What are you waiting on?
Personal Assistant Opportunity
As our ministry expands here in Northern Ireland, it has become necessary for us to hire a personal assistant to help me with the administrative part of the ministry. Below are the details about the opportunity. If you or someone you know are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact me at the following numbers 028 7122 6164 (UK) or 330-437-1527 (USA). You can also contact me by commenting on this blog with a phone number or email address, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Job Description Summary
The personal assistant is an assistant to the pastor. He will not necessarily be in charge of any particular ministry, though much opportunity will be given as he proves himself. He will, however, assist the pastor in all of the that he does. He should be highly motivated and deeply committed to the Lord Jesus, to the Word of God, and to the work of the ministry. He will answer directly to the pastor, who has the sole authority to hire/fire.
Ministry Requirements
Must be a single young man under 25 years of age.
Commit to a minimum term of at least one year of ministry.
Live up to qualifications for a pastor from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus.
Be an example of the believer (1 Timothy 4:12).
Fill out weekly activity report.
Commit to a mentor/apprentice relationship with the pastor.
Use Covenant Eyes Internet accountability software on all computers.
Ministry Responsibilities
Assist the pastor with all of his responsibilities.
Work at least 50 hours per week (20 of those will be studying, if not a Bible college graduate)
Regular Church Ministry (not counted as 50 hours of work)
Monthly Living Provisions £500 ($800) – includes lodging, utilities, food, and incidentals.
Find out about more opportunities at bcwe.org.
March 22 2010 | Missions and Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Nece Pierce joined Vision last night. Nece and Steve were married just a little over a week ago. Nece is a super sweet lady, very much in love with the Lord Jesus. Please join me in welcoming Nece to Vision. Pray for her and Steve in their new marriage that God will use them greatly.
March 08 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Dear Vision,
Celebration Sunday is just around the corner. God has been so good to us to give us 4 years. He has done great things in our midst. I am looking forward to all that He has for our future until Jesus comes back for us. Be sure and get March 21st on your calendar. We will be setting up tents outside to eat together. There will be a Chili Cook Off for the men and a Bake Off for the ladies. I hope you will invite your friends. Bring someone who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There would be nothing more exciting or a bigger blessing than to see someone get saved that day.
This evening we will have our monthly question and answer session so be sure and get your questions back to the sound booth. Do you have any questions about our church, the ministry, missionaries, Christian businessmen, the Bible, etc. I will attempt to answer them tonight.
Thanks for all you do, for your faithfulness, your giving, your service, and all else that you do. God bless each of you.
Austin
March 07 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Micah Rastelli is a real blessing to all of us here at Vision. He loves the Lord Jesus. He has been growing in grace in ways that we can all see. He carries an enormous load in our church. He does much of what is done in the sound booth. He works hard at getting the walls and construction done.
Micah has a heart for people. He is heading to the mission field. He has been a member of our church for several years now. That is saying a lot when you realize that we will be celebrating 4 years this month.
Micah, I want you to know how much that I love you and how proud that I am of you. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. God bless you.
March 01 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
Dear Vision,
First I want to thank all of you for being so kind to Betty. She has been the joy of my life now for over 37 years. You were so kind to honor her for her birthday. Thanks for the notes, the cards, and the gifts.
I hope you are enjoying reading the Bible together. Several are sharing things that they are learning from the book of Acts. Today we will finish the book of Acts. Those that would like to continue reading together I invite you to read the book of Proverbs with me. There are 31 chapters and 31 days so it will work out perfectly again.
I want to challenge every layman to be part of the very special event that we will have on Saturday from 9 to 1. Be sure to let us know and we will have a meal prepared for you. Priorities, Decisions, and Balance will be a life changing event. Don’t miss it.
Celebration Sunday is getting closer every week. Please be praying with me for God to do great things for His honor and glory as we celebrate the 4 years that He has given us as a church.
Thanks for all you do. God bless each of you!
Austin and Betty
February 27 2010 | Pastor's Desk | No Comments »
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