Isaiah 44:16-17
He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire: And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.

Whomever or whatever gets what is left of our life, is not our GOD!
What or Who is the First resort or primary receiver or preeminent person of affection or relationship IS a god or idol in the life.
check up:
Time, money, energy, talent, fellowships,  ?
Is it me first? Then these, then HIM?
Is it these first, then me, then HIM?
Is it as it should be, if it is THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD, Him first, the He will balance all of these and thems!
MJT

PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS

PREPARING THE WAY

April- June 2014

 

Evangelist Dr. Michael J Thurmond

6/18/2014

 

Greetings to all,

God is good all the time. It is so exciting to be His personal servant. I am very honoured to be a co-laborer with you and the Blessed Spirit in spreading the Gospel and preaching the Word of the Lord across this great country and around the world. Christine and I are so blessed as we look unto the lord to continue to guide and provide for our lives and ministry. With all our heart, we thank you for your friendship, prayers, and support.

The missions trip to the Philippines was another glorious experience. God provided the finances, the places to preach, safety as I travelled, a special local church to watch over me (Bible Believers Baptist in Hensonville, Angeles City, Pastor Noel Sinamban. He and his folks helped with transportation, hotel ,food and friendship), and souls with open hearts to repent and receive the Lord Jesus as their Saviour. It was a joy to lead souls to the Lord both in churches, youth camps, on the street, and in their homes. I preached 19 times in the 20 days I was there, not counting the streets, the home Bible studies, the prayer times, etc. There were so many wonderful preachers- missionaries, pastors and their families and people of local churches that I met. I never felt so loved by so many. I was encouraged by the great youth Camp near Baguio. The young people enthusiastically responded to the Word at every service in spite of the tremendous heat, where many had heat exhaustion, also.

 I held services for Pastors  Pascual in Tarloc City, Madriaga in Tarloc Province, Razon in Dap Dap, Punsalon in Manilla, Sanchez in Baguio, Sinamban in Angeles, plus I preached with several good preachers-missionaries while there. I am more burdened than ever for the Pastors, preachers,  and  local churches and their  bible Institutes in the Philippines and India,. Please pray our finances   and support levels will increase so that I may continue getting to these people for their encouragement.

 

I was also privileged to preach in the 14thannual Old-fashioned Baptist camp meeting in Lipa City, hosted by Missionary Robert Patenaude and  the Pastor of “ A People for His Name Baptist Church”, Bro. Aplaon. Thank you Lord!

I spent the Month of May on the west coast, in Oregon and Washington states. I was able to preach in a good Bible conference with two great preachers from Cincinnatti, OH, Bro. Jim Love and Pastor James Love while in St. Helens, OR with Pastor Goodman; Church services with Pastor Dudley at Camas Baptist in Vancouver, WA;  Pastor Clarkson at Amazing Grace Baptist in Vancouver, WA;  Pastor Zike at Old Paths Baptist in Tualatin, OR; Pastor Smith at Mountain View Baptist in Kelso, WA; and a great revival along with Pastor Steve Beatty from Garrettsville, OH  for Pastor James Beatty at Town Center Baptist, Happy Valley, OR.

In June, The Lord allowed me to preach again in the annual Preachers Retreat at Community Baptist at Oliver Springs, TN for Pastor Combs. It is always such a sweet fellowship with many other preachers. I  also preached at Solway Baptist in Knoxville, TN for Pastor Buchanan. I preached for our home and sending church, Crossroads Baptist and Pastor Jerry Harris upon my return. I will be in China grove, NC and the Corriher Heights Baptist and Pastor Chris Pethel on the 29th before heading to Moyock, NC and the Campmeeting with Jeremai Byrd, and the Old path Baptist folks June 30 through July 4th. I will be preaching Sunday morning at Old Paths, and afternoon at Cava Baptist, then evening at Faith Baptist in Elizabeth City and pastor Bryan Pease. I will be driving home on 7th. Please pray for God to bring fruitfulness and faithfulness in the hearers.

Oh, how faithful our lord is to us as we do His will in this world. He has raised up those with a heart for us to send special help, special offerings, special prayers, special gifts, special comfort and special opportunities. I am still able to keep going because of precious friends that gave us a car and supported us for years, but are no longer able. I bow my head in thanksgiving to God. I say a prayer of appreciation to God for the Local churches that have sacrificed to continue supporting us though 13 years of Evangelism. The Lord increase HIS blessing upon each giver and supporter. Bless each Pastor, Lord with relief from their burdens of life for their interest in this ministry.

God Bless you, from Evangelist Michael and Sister Christine Thurmond