Posts by Linda Wilkins
Kenya Update 2: Celebrating Pastor Trainings
Today was powerful as we assisted with and celebrated the culmination of three years of pastor training in the community. The day consisted of a recap of the lessons these Kenyan pastors were taught and a ceremony handing out Completion Certificates. Certificates are big deal in their culture, both to validate their authority as a…
Read MoreUpdate 1: Kenya’s First Two Days
What a blessing our time in Kenya has already been in these first two days! We had a great first day exploring the local city. We spent time with the wonderful leaders that are here serving in their communities day in and day out. We were also able to visit the site of the water…
Read MoreUpdate 2: Sunday in Scotland
This morning, as we worshipped the Lord with our brothers and sisters in Scotland, we experienced the unity we have in Christ. We celebrated with Collydean as they welcomed four new members into their church. Cara and I were especially excited about one of the ladies joining who we met last year. Since we last…
Read MoreDay 1: Scotland Team Update
July 13, 2024 | Glenrothes, Scotland We started our day at Collydean Granary Baptist Church with a ladies’ seminar on dealing with anxiety from a biblical perspective. A handful of ladies from the church and the nearby community joined our team for a teaching time led by Jennie followed by a craft time where all the…
Read MoreMontana: Part 3
Today was a great day for the coaches and for salvations! Today and tomorrow are the days where coaches will explain the significance of salvation and encourage the kids to make a decision for Christ. There were many souls saved today. We will get a count in the days ahead. It was a beautiful day,…
Read MoreMontana: Part 2
Monday was a great first day! The final registration count with new additions is just over 500. The coaches got to know the kids and introduce what the week ahead would look like. Bible studies went well as an introduction to the spiritual journey. The kids are precious! (And well behaved.) This year seems to…
Read MoreMontana: Kicking Off a Week of Sports Camp
The Montana team arrived safely in Billings on Saturday! Don McDaniel shared that the team had a safe flight (despite turbulence) and their luggage arrived on time. On Sunday, the team worshipped with Pastor Ray Willis and Ken Kirby. Richard Sims wrote, “We had a great time…
Read MoreTaste of the Nations
April 21 · 5 p.m. · Building E, Gym We were excited to enjoy our Taste of the Nations during our Quarterly Member Meeting! Our Missions Team shared about upcoming opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. To see these opportunities, you can click here.
Read MoreDay 3: Church Plants, Snow, & Syrup
Day 3 in Vermont was a success! We were able to go to the multiplication center in Rutland where they train new pastors on how to plant a church. We then got to do a prayer walk through Middlebury which has one of the most liberal colleges in the country. As a side trip, we…
Read MoreDay 3: Easter in Guatemala
On Easter Sunday, we got to experience church en Español! I had a great time. I couldn’t understand much of the service, but I did get, “In Christ, we have a LIVING hope. Without the resurrection, we only have a dead hope.” Also, I think Hebron should add a trumpet to the worship service –…
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