With the second month of our deputation journey over, we can’t help but praise the Lord for His provision, protection, and goodness! Our family is doing well and enjoying the journey. Our October deputation travels led us to meetings in South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, and California. We had the privilege to be a part of a high school chapel, participate in three Missions Conferences, visit seven churches, and see many friends and family along the way. Thank you for praying for us.
A NEW CHURCH PLANT
Six months ago, God used Pastor Joe McConkey, his wife Megan, and sons Parker and Peyton to plant the Emmanuel Baptist Church in beautiful Havre de Grace, Maryland. We were privileged to be a part of this church’s very first Missions-Emphasis Weekend! It was a blessing to see what God is doing through Pastor McConkey and his family, and we are grateful for their desire to involve their church in world missions right from the start.
A DIVINE APPOINTMENT AND ANSWERED PRAYER
While at a Missions Conference at Coastal Light Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, we were able to participate in church-wide Saturday soul winning. The night before and morning of, I had specifically prayed and asked the Lord to allow us to see someone saved during this time. After about 45 minutes of door knocking with little response, we came to a corner house where we met Jessica. Jessica listened intently as we shared the Gospel with her and then sweetly bowed her head and prayed to receive Christ as Saviour. She shared with my wife and me that just moments before we knocked on her door, she and her children had prayed together, asking God for direction and help. How encouraging it was to see God answer both of our prayers!
We’d like to say a special thank you to the different churches that have partnered with us in this last month to reach Nicaraguans with the Gospel of Christ. We have been so humbled by the generosity and kindness of God’s people.
Jared, Tiffany, Emerson, & Darcy Stalnaker
