September 2021 Update
The last month has been very busy and stressful with all of our responsibilities, but the Lord has been so very good to us. We are thankful for His grace that sustains us and strengthens us to continue. Thank you
Category: Ministry Updates
August 2021 Update
What does it mean to be saved? At Downham Baptist in London, we recently hosted a membership class for people considering church membership. A lady and her daughter attended the class who were visiting the church for the first time.
July 2021 Update
Colchester – After just three months, we are now on our third meeting place in Colchester, as the second one, a local theatre that used to be a church, canceled everything on us after one meeting. Thankfully, the Lord has
Pray for the Broyles Family & the Balkans
I am currently in Albania with a team from Vision Baptist Missions. We are surveying the country and helping Benjamin and Patricia Broyles prepare to come here as church-planting missionaries. I have really enjoyed spending the time with Pastor Austin
June 2021 Update
New Church Plant in Colchester – The opening services of the church in Colchester, England went very well with over fifty people attending. Many were friends from other churches, but we have averaged 21 people each Sunday since and have
April 2021 Update
Lockdown Lifting – Thankfully, the UK is slowly coming out of lockdown. As restrictions begin to ease and people feel safer, more people are coming back to church. It has been a blessing to see all of our members come
March 2021 Update
We praise the Lord for another month of blessings! Baptism Service – We had a new family join Downham Baptist Church this month. What a blessing to baptize a mother and her two teenage children and to have them join
February 2021 Update
We are very thankful for the Lord’s blessings this past month. Downham Baptist (SE London) – Despite lower than usual attendances, we have had several visitors over the last few weeks. This week, a family will be getting baptized and
January 2021 Update
Winter in the UK has brought more and more restrictions due to rising coronavirus case numbers. We are currently in a national lockdown. Please pray for wisdom in how to minister and bring hope during these challenging times. Thankfully, churches
December 2020 Update
England was locked down for the month of November during which churches were only allowed to be open for prayer. We moved back to online meetings and opened the church building for a few hours each Sunday for prayer. A