Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Busy at Work

A couple weeks ago we were involved in two major events at our sending church, Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church.

I would have posted this sooner, but I just haven't had the time. It's project time at seminary. Amy's parents are coming for a visit at the end of next week and we've got to get our projects done ahead of time because most of them come due the week or two afterwards.

Two weeks ago we had a ladies luncheon as an evangelistic outreach. Our church has taken this year and tried to focus more of our efforts on evangelistic outreach (inreach actually). We desire to bring unsaved friends, family, and coworkers to saving knowledge of Christ.

We can all talk to them about Christ at work, but let's be transparent. Sometimes that's hard because they don't want to hear about it or it causes a strain in the relationship because they get upset at us. Outreach meals and events give us the opportunity to bring those friends to a free meal and to hear the gospel presented in a dynamic message.

We helped setup for the luncheon, but our main responsibility was watching the children so that ladies could hear a clear presentation of the gospel without distraction. We work with the children on a usual basis, so when the call went out for someone to watch the children, we volunteered. Myself and our Sunday School superintendent watched the older kids while Amy and some college girls took care of the nursery. No photos from this, sorry.

The following week was a church work day. I love church work days. It's a time where I can get out, do something beneficial for the church, and get my hands dirty all at the same time. To a guy, there's nothing like putting the gloves on and getting some manual labor done. It's a workout, helps the church, and gives you that strong sense of accomplishment when the work is done.

Amy worked inside organizing the youth/children's closet (A MUCH needed
 task, trust me). We also had a breakfast on the grounds that morning. We always love every opportunity that we get to fellowship with our church family. We love our church and privileged to be a part of Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church and the work that God is doing there.

Freeman Email Update 11-7-12

Hello Everyone,

I just finished up our latest prayer letter and wanted to send that to you all. I also thought it was an appropriate time to give you an update on what's been going on. With everything that's happened, I think we need a reminder of why we are here and what God wants from us.

With all the news media and social media, it's easy to take our eyes off of Jesus Christ and off of the prize. As many hearts are heavy, may we remember that Jesus said "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Peter took His eyes off of the Lord and focused on all the circumstances of life around him, and he began to sink into the roaring water (Matthew 14:22-33), but when he focused his eyes back on the Lord, immediately Christ reached down and saved him. Direct your eyes to God and remember why we are here.

We're here to serve Him, we're here to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and it won't do us any good to be downhearted. Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again, I say, Rejoice. Jesus Christ is the solid rock and on Him alone I stand! Are you standing on the Rock? May we allow this event to not drag us down, but lift us up and fuel a fire in our hearts to do all that we can for God. Ephesians tells us that the days are evil and that we must redeem the time. Let's use every opportunity we have to serve the Lord with all of our hearts and stand in that evil day, having done all to stand. Standing with the full armor of God and His Word as our sword. Fight. Press toward the mark, toward the prize of the high calling of God. If you do that, you'll never go wrong.

Attached you'll find our latest prayer letter. I won't say much else than that. We've been rather vocal on our blog this month. If you would like to read any additional updates, please go to www.shalltheyhear.com

In Christ Alone,
Traver Freeman