Service and Evangelism on the MS Gulf Coast

We traveled to Pearlington, MS this week and met with the Williamsons. They have given their hearts to revitalization on the gulf coast. I asked them about the relationship of compassion ministries and evangelism. Here is Gene's answer.

FBCM Missions

We are going to Bay St. Louis today to finish planning a home build. This will be an ambitious project for our church and we need much prayer and support. Look for an upcoming post that explores the biblical and practical justification for this type of missional engagement. Pray for traveling mercies (I love that old prayer meeting phrase)!

Molly kissing Wes under the weeping cherry tree.

"You say cheese."

Jay Walking

I preached a revival in Jay, Florida earlier this year. During the meeting Pastor Will Rushing announced a community outreach event that he wanted to do in the community. The church left the building last Saturday and touched the community with the love of Christ. Way to go Will and Jay FBC!

Donkey Theology

I remember last Palm Sunday like it was yesterday. We all stood in the sanctuary of the Truitt Memorial Baptist Church and waved our branches. We sang and did all the things Chrisitians do on Palm Sunday. I preached the story from Matthew's gospel. I got to 21:6 and the words jumped off the page and hit me between the eyes, The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. I talked about those nameless disciples and the powerful example they set. The message sank in deep. We even had some t-shirts printed.

The disciples did what Jesus told them to do. I have come to call this donkey theology. The measure of our discipleship is seen in our simple obedience to the directions of Jesus. Maybe we should just listen to his mother, Do whatever he tells you. John 2:5b TNIV

Have a great Palm Sunday!

Groovy takes his first steps!