August 2019 Update
The contrast between our arrival in London six years ago and our leaving for furlough could not have been greater. When we arrived, we knew very few people and had a lonely first year until we got started. When we
Category: Ministry Updates
July 2019 Update
On June 30th, we celebrated 15 years of ministry in the United Kingdom. Then on July 6th, Teri and I had our 17th wedding anniversary! I am so thankful for God’s faithfulness and your prayers and support over the years.
June 2019 Update
Visitors – We had many visitors this past month: friends from Northern Ireland, missionaries to Africa, and a mission team from America. Missions Weekend – The Shumaker family, missionaries to Burkina Faso, was able to be with us for a
May 2019 Update
Trip to Northern Ireland – April began with a four-day trip to Northern Ireland. Grant and Darci went with me. Darci stayed with family friends, while Grant and I stayed in the new church building. We helped Pastor James and
April 2019 Update
Building Purchase Complete – The building purchase for Northwest Baptist is complete! Pastor James now has the keys to a large three-story house in the city centre that will work great for church meetings as well as a pastor’s apartment.
March 2019 Update
Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our ministry. We are always amazed at your faithfulness and generosity to us and the work here. We are pleased to report that the papers have been signed for the building
Trip to Ireland, Building Purchase Progress
Last week, our children were off school for a half-term break. We took the opportunity to visit friends in Ireland. We enjoyed attending Northwest Baptist Church in Derry on Sunday morning and Limavady Baptist Church on Sunday night. It was
Visitors From Thailand, Couples’ Meal, Local Visitors
Last week, Philip and Lori Bassham, from Thailand were visiting with us on their way back to America. We really enjoyed fellowshipping with them, hearing about the work in Thailand and having Philip preach at Downham. The Basshams were the
Ministry Update – 6 February 2019
Several of the visitors who came to church around Christmastime have returned a few times! We are grateful for that and pray that we can minister effectively to these new people. We are very grateful for the excellent building that
Ministry Update – 28 January 2019
We made more progress on painting the back rooms in our church this past week. It can cost quite a bit to employ a builder or painter in London, so we try to do as much work on the building