THE FLORIDA PLANT BUILDING DEDICATION, NEW CROP 16 BAPTIZED

 

July 23, 2022

 

Since our last report we held a special building dedication service to praise God for His provision and to dedicate the building for Gods glory as the new stewards of the property.  We are thankful for the sacrificial giving of so many individuals and churches as well as the Churches of the Florida Mission Development.   It was a great encouragement to  Sister Terry, myself and the Church plant family to see God provide the down payment in  such  a great way  . It was also a blessing to have Pastor Tim and Sheila Myers in attendance as well as Pastor Tim Johnson from our Cosponsoring Church, Dean Springs MBC. The (below) photo was the ribbon cutting part of the service. Isa 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes. New Crop:16 Baptized  Over the last two month's we have baptized sixteen souls at the Church plant. There are seasons of ministry where there seems to be very little fruit and then there are times that God reminds us that He is the one who gives the increase in His time.  We baptized both youth and adults who have recently received Christ and also those who were saved and needed to be baptized into the Church.   We have seen entire families  like the one (below) receive Christ and then follow Him in scriptural Baptism. To God be the glory!  Matt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matt 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. The 2022 annual ABA Messenger meeting in Orlando was a great blessing for Sis. Terry and me.    With the cost of deputation work these days, it remains  one of the most effective and efficient ways for Missionaries to connect with new Churches and Pastors as well as reconnect with those who have faithfully held the rope in partnership for years.  Thank you to all who stopped by our booth to encourage us to press toward the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   Additionally, we were able to reconnect with those who we consider Hero’s of the faith.   Sis. Terry and I are eternally grateful for Bro. Ernie and Sis. Sissy Hooper  (Pics Below) for the investment they made into our lives and Ministry in Kenya and Uganda.  It was a great blessing to see them in Orlando.   Php. 1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,Once again we want to take this opportunity to thank our God for the Churches of the American Baptist Association as well as individual friends, family and brethren who partner with Sis. Terry and I in East African and Florida. Please keep us and the Lord's Churches in Prayer as we push towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.   In His Service,   Bro. Chuck & Sis. Terry Fernandez AKA: Missionary Loboduk & Mama Terry Your Missionaries   Sending Church: 1st Baptist Church East Bay 10102 Old Big Bend Rd. Riverview, Florida 33578   Co-Sponsoring Church Dean Springs MBC 2106 Dean Springs Rd. Alma, Ark.