December 31, 2007
Wed. night I preached for Temple Baptist Church of Murphy, NC. This was the church that I preached my FIRST Church Revival in 1997. Sunday to Sunday. From 1997-1999, Pastor Harvey Ware called me with reports, "Another Teen got saved!" "Another young lady gave up her britches." "Another young man surrendered to preach!", etc. Pastor Ware kept pointing back to the 1997 meeting. It has been right at six or so years since I had been back to this long time supporting church. The Church is STILL talking about the meeting! Still praising God for the fruit! Teens who could have gone to the world, are now married Adults still in Church and still serving God!!!!
The Temple Baptist Church has two Public school ministries. One in the Elementary and one in Middle School. The Pastor now, Don Padgett, is working with the Juvenile County Judge of Polk County, TN. Pastor Padgett meets and speaks to every first time juvenile offender of the county. He does a Home visit and discuss "Choices" and presents the Gospel to the entire Family (Mom and Dad included!!)
Yesterday, I preached for Jack's Creek Baptist of Burnsville, and Bethel Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, NC. What a great touch of God in these two meetings. The Drug activity and Homosexuality is infiltrating these sleepy Mountain Communities. Both Churches have asked if I would consider coming in for some meetings to reach the Teens. Some folks at Bethel Baptist, asked if I would consider making contact with the Public High Schools of the surrounding Counties.
I ask you to please help me pray for God's will in opening doors to do such.
WELL...
GOD IS STILL GREAT IN 2008!
In Christ,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
December 24, 2007
MICAH WAS SAVED SUNDAY NIGHT!
After hearing a good message from my Father in law Sunday Morning in Hazelwood, NC; my family and I drove down to Spartanburg, SC to preach for Danny Cannon at Manna Baptist Church.
The Lord moved in early and began ministering to the congregation.
Micah, 14 years old, came to the Altar with streams of tears falling on the carpet! Thank God for this young man trusting Christ.
Please pray for Micah's Mother. She is addicted to Crack Cocaine.
I would ask you to pray for Jamie Harrison of the same area. She is 31 and living in a metal storage building behind someone's Trailer. She was once a beautiful young girl, but now drugs and sin has stolen her beauty and her health. She weighs about 65 pounds and needs the Redeemer.
Please put her on your prayer list.
I'll be in Murphy, NC Wednesday Night at Temple Baptist Church.
Sunday I'll be in Burnsville, NC at two supporting churches.
I spoke to the Director of a Juvenile Facility in Knoxville, TN who has been wanting someone to come preach to the boys. Lord willing, I will schedule service here before we have to leave this area.
I pray you have a wonderful Christmas and 2008 will be better than 2007 for you.
God Bless,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
December 17, 2007
I preached both services for Bible Belt Baptist Church, Chesnee, SC (Sunday, Dec. 16). The Altar was filled with the Saints of God in the AM Service! Weeping, calling upon The Lord, "gettin' a hold of the horns of the altar"! One young girl about 12years old went out this Morning and asked me, "Preacher, would you please pray for my Daddy". Her Daddy is not right with God. Pastor Hyatt told me she asked him to pray for her Family last Sunday. The Holy Ghost moved upon the people mightily tonight as well. Thank you, Lord, for showing up and speaking to hearts again.
Last Wednesday Night I updated Maple Grove Baptist Church of Waynesville, NC of the ministry. Many of the folks spoke to me afterwards about the help given by The Lord through the message. They went to work taking the very truths learned and rehearsed them in their co-workers ears!
Pastor Carlisle gave a sobering testimony:
The Youth leader from his Home Church in Southwest Georgia is now a Judge of Juvenile Court in the same town. This Judge said that the majority of juveniles he sees are the children of the children whose Parents would not take them to Youth Revivals, Youth Camps, Youth Activities, etc. when he was Youth Leader!
PARENTS! WHEN YOU DO NOT SEE TO IT THAT YOUR CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE IN
THE HOUSE OF GOD EVERY (AND I MEAN EVERY) OPPORTUNITY, YOU ARE FACING A BITTER HARVEST LATER!
Perhaps not in YOUR Children, but perhaps in your Grand Children!
Parents are ALLOWING their Teens to work instead of ALLOCATING them to be faithful to The Lord's Church. Playing Sports instead of Supporting the local Church!
I spoke to one Parent recently who gave the testimony of his little girl having played on the Basketball team, softball league, soccer field, even cheer leading! His Daughter is not Six years old yet!
We as Parents need to think! We need to pray! Pray and ask The Lord if HE would be pleased with our children being active in church, or being active in the world.
December 9, 2007
What a good day in The Lord! In fact, what a great Month! For the past several weeks, we have been able to stop in with supporting Churches around Western NC, Eastern TN, and some in SC. Today we were with Wolf Valley Baptist Church of Heiskell, TN. What great liberty in the pulpit as well as good fellowship. Thank you Church for the good offering given tonight! God know our needs!
Isabella Baptist of Southeast TN had me in Wednesday Night. Laurel Pines Baptist of Fairview, NC heard from me last Sunday Night as did Riverside Baptist of Asheville (woodfin area) on last Sunday Morning. Every service has been grand. I have been able to record new Radio Programs. We have also been able to visit Family we haven't seen in a while. I am speaking to some Juvenile Facilities about 2008 meetings, please help me pray about these meetings.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
November 18, 2007
HELLO, SOUTH CAROLINA!!!
Austin and Phillip were gloriously saved this Morning!
I preached at Grace Independent Baptist Church, Honea Path South Carolina this Morning, and what a wonderful move of The Holy Spirit! The Lord moved in and began convicting and drawing folks to the altar. Phillip, about 10 years old, came forward and Pastor Dale Phillips took him into a private room. "What are we doing here", young Phillip asked. "We are here to meet Jesus!" Pastor said, "Do you want to meet The Lord?" "YES, SIR, I CERTAINLY DO!" His Brother, Austin at 15 years old, came forward.
As I dealt with him, I asked, "Austin, do you know what sin is?" "Yes Sir! I do not honor my Father and Mother, I hang out with the wrong crowd, I have been mean to my family, I'M A SINNER GOING TO HELL!" Both these Brothers are now DOUBLE BROTHERS! Others received help of The Lord.
Tonight, I preached at Gospel Light Baptist Church, Pelzer SC.
WOW! God has added to this Church since the last time I was here about four years ago. There are new converts and young people and an excellent spirit present! The Altars were well used tonight as well.
For the next several weeks, My Family will be reporting back to supporting Churches around the NC, SC, GA, TN area, what great things The Lord hath done, is doing, will do, AMEN!
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If you receive this and are the Pastor of one of my supporting churches in these States. Let me know if you would like to have us come while we are in the "area". If you are a member, please ask your Pastor to contact me if he would like my Family to come by.
GLORY to GOD!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
November 10,2007
What a glorious time at Mt. Meigs this year! Six young men trusted the shed blood of Christ this weekend!
One of the Dorms do not usually attend services. But, today, the entire dorm of 17 came out!!!!!! And one of them traded his righteousness for Christ's righteousness! Four from the dorm came forward. I was dealing with two from another dorm already. James had many "homemade" tattoos (Gang symbols, occultic, etc.), David said he was already saved, just needed to make things right with The Lord!
When I turned to the four I asked, "you boys lost?", Brandon looked at me with tears streaming down his face, "THESE GUYS ARE SAVED, I HAVE BEEN LIVING A LIE! I NEED TO BE SAVED, AND I WANT TO BE SAVED!!!!!"
The staff had great spirits, the boys were eager to hear the words of God!
Some of you have asked about the needs of this ministry. Our needs have always been for Bibles and Bible literature to hand out.
Just this Month I spent $1,200.00 for Bibles and literature. I always ask the Youthful Offenders to write to receive it. But, to be honest, I am a little convicted about this. The false apostle Kenneth Copeland sends his stuff in by the case full. So does other corrupt ministries.
It would be a real blessing to be able to freely hand out Bibles and Bible literature to these young ones.
We are heading for Pascagoula, Mississippi where I will preach for Bible Baptist Church in both services. Please pray for our safety in traveling and for the presence of the Holy Spirit during the services.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
November 9, 2007 "DAD! ANOTHER GROUP IS COMING!" exclaimed my Son, Stonewall tonight!
Stonewall was referring to Dorms of Juvenile Delinquents coming to the Church Service tonight! There were 35 boys in attendance! With Staff and us, there were a total of 44. THREE YOUNG MEN TRUSTED CHRIST AS THEIR SAVIOUR TONIGHT!
One teen boy cried out, "Lord I need to be saved! I have a baby girl at home and I need to be home with her."
Children having children!
Stonewall had a tremendous impact on these youthful offenders tonight.
He has a genuine concern for them and a desire to serve The Lord! It is quite amazing to see him want to not only quote scripture and sing, but he also wanted to greet each young man, hold the Church Door for them, and even log down the number of boys and staff who came for the Chaplain's records!
On the way out tonight, several of the boys asked Stonewall, "Are you going to be here tomorrow Night? I'm coming if you are!"
All Glory to The Lord. Thank God for the Holy Spirit meeting with us tonight, it was just excellent!
I just purchased 100 more Bibles at $2.99 each; 50 Bible Promises Books at $1.25 each (plus shipping), as well as $680.00 of Chick Publications Books and Tracts. I praise The Lord for the way these Teens desire these Bibles and books!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
November 4, 2007
A Weekend at my Church here in Pell City, Alabama has been a time of refreshing for my Family and I. We have enjoyed great Preaching and wonderful singing. What a warm welcome from the Church Family too!!
Thank You, Pastor Wood and Faith Baptist Church for the great weekend at the 17th Anniversary Meeting.
My Family and I will be at Mt. Meigs Youth Services Nov. 08, 09, 10 for Revival Services. Please pray for this meeting.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
October 28, 2007
FIVE JUVENILE DELINQUENTS SAVED!
I only had one service here at this facility. I had no opportunity to visit and invite for service. However Five young men came out (out of a possible 25) to the service. Among the Volunteers who came out with us, were Pastor Osborne, 19 years old, and Bro. Josh, 18 years old. It is always a blessing to take youth into Youthful Offender's Programs. Josh brought a music special with guitar, harmonica and vocals!! At the end of the preaching time, four young men immediately requested for someone to deal with them about Salvation. I sat down with the one youth still seated. Mr. Jones is 17 years old, originally from Oklahoma. His Dad is in the Air force and is awaiting his Son's release in 2 Months to move back. Jones was trusting water Baptism for salvation. After reasoning with him through the Scriptures, he said, "Preacher, I'm LOST". In just a moment, he trusted Christ REPENTING from his sins and self-righteousness! These Five lingered after the service until the staff urged them to leave. They wanted just to hang around the Preachers who love them and took the Gospel of Christ in to them!
Here is something to think about:
If five came out and five were lost and now are Saved; what about the 20 who did not even come out for the Church Service?? Every time I come to this facility, the staff and teens are always requesting for someone to come out regularly with the Word of God. My Family and I will be heading for Pell City, AL this week for Faith Baptist Church Anniversary Meeting. It has been a while since we have been to our Church, and we are excited about being there.
In Christ,
Bro. Steven
October 26, 2007
SPIRITUAL FORECAST TODAY: SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS!
Thank you for your prayers, God moved into the service last night and saved four youths in the Detention Center!
Matthew 13:36, "Then Jesus sent the multitude away,..." The four girls in Detention did not wish to come out for the services and only six males signed up. By the start of the preaching we had about 9. The spirit of the service was totally different this night. They were receiving every thing gladly. After another message on Hell, brought to them by Pastor Osborne, four were ready to repent! Some were pleading for Bibles and other Christian books to help them!
HUNGER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS!
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This Evening (Friday) at 5:00-5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time), I will be part of a LIVE Telephone Interview with WYTJ 89.3FM; Linton, Indiana. If you wish to hear this Interview Live, please go to:
http://www.wytj893fm.org/ and click "on the air Listen"
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Tonight (Friday) at 7:00pm (Central Standard Time), I will be preaching in a Youth Night here at Crestview Independent Baptist Church. Please help us pray for the meeting.
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Tomorrow (Saturday), I will be preaching in a Juvenile Wilderness Program at 6:30pm (Central Standard Time)
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
October 23, 2007
TODAY'S SPIRITUAL FORECAST: C-O-L-D!
This is our second Day inside of the local Juvenile Detention Center. Unlike the long term Programs, this one holds or detains teens until court or for minor offences. These girls and boys are not as serious minded often as the ones doing long time. However, with the good Chaplain and the regular preaching that goes on from Crestview Independent Baptist Church weekly, the spirit has been very warm. So, coming into this one for two days and seeing the coldness of everyone has been stunning to me. I got use to the good spirit of the past. Please help me pray for this. I have one more night on Thursday. Tomorrow Night, I will be preaching for Crestview IBC.
Sunday Night, after preaching for Bible Believer's Baptist of DeFuniak Springs, my Family and Pastor Osborne went to Arby's to eat. After Stonewall quoted scripture to the staff, I asked them about their souls. Crystal, 18 years old, wanted to hear how to be saved. After Tanya showed her, she said, "Now I have shown you God's way of Salvation. Do you want to continue in your way or take God's way?" Crystal burst into tears and cried out to The Lord! SAVED IN THE DINING ROOM OF ARBY'S!! There is a bell in there for ringing if the food was good. Some of the staff and customers started ringing the bell for a soul getting saved!!!!
GOD is still on the throne!
Bro. Blankenship
October 21, 2007
"I BROUGHT THREE FRIENDS WITH ME TONIGHT!!!"
Exclaimed one of the boys Friday Night. This young Youthful Offender had invited and brought three more to the last service. And Baker, who was saved on Thursday was back present with us too! There were four young men this week to Trust the Shed Blood of Christ for Salvation. I was never allowed to hold a service in the Intensive Unit. "They attack church people" I was told Friday Night! It doesn't bother me. I would have willingly went in unto them. But, to cover themselves, they would not allow it.
Saturday I took more of the Christian Growth Packages (The Gospel Bombs) up to the Facility. I met one of the Parents of a boy who had been beat up this week inside of the Intensive Unit. This was the very Parent of one of the boys who was involved in fights that led to us being banned from going inside. "He is a Bully, but now he is in Custody with BIGGER BULLIES" She blamed it on "Karma", but The Lord opened the door for me to point her to, Galatians 6:7,8, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." That Afternoon I was used of The Lord to show her from the Bible how to be Born Again. She bowed her head there in the Parking Lot of the Juvenile Facility and cried out to The Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation. "I'M LOST LORD AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO BE FOUND! PLEASE SAVE ME!"
I and the Volunteers will be going into a local Detention Center Starting Monday. Friday I will conduct a live Phone Interview with WYTJ 89.3 FM, Linton Indianna. As well preach in a Youth Night Service at Crestview Independent Baptist Church. Saturday, Lord willing, we will be at a Youth Wilderness Camp for Juveniles.
Thank you for your continued prayer support!!
Bro. Blankenship
October 19, 2007
"THE LORD SAVED ME AND I FEEL MUCH BETTER!"
Young Mr. Baker testified last night after trusting the finished work of Christ. The Smile on his Face was a blessing to all, but I tell you, the faces of the other youth who smiled and rejoiced seeing one of their own SAVED! "How many of you have been praying for Mr. Baker?" I asked. Hands went up all around.
After the Service, two of the youths were talking about another one they have been trying reach with the gospel. "Romans 10:10! 'For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.' THAT'S IT" One of them said. "He has head knowledge, but it is not with his heart."
Please pray for Christian's Salvation.
We have not been able to hold a service for the Intensive Unit because of their aggressive behaviour. I am praying about another way we may be able to reach them tonight. Please help me pray concerning this.
God Bless!
Bro. Blankenship
October 17, 2007
"HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE LORD WANTS YOU TO DO FOR HIS SERVICE? It has to be something He says is RIGHT!"
Asked one of the Juveniles inside the facility last night.
Last night, I preached on "IS IT A LIGHT THING?"
1. Sin 2. Salvation 3. Service
Do you take these things lightly?? The Lord has given us two good services in which the young men are alert and participating. They are learning and growing. I thank The Lord for Brother Joe Curling who goes in every week and preaches and teaches these young men. It is very refreshing to be in Revival at a Facility that the King James Bible is regularly preached in!!
Starting tonight, Lord willing, we will have two services each night through Friday. This way, the Intensive Halfway House can have a service. These are "level 8" boys who are very much more aggresive and violent. The Facility does not wish to mix the two levels.
Please help us pray for these services.
In Christ
Bro. Blankenship
October 12, 2007
SAVED! SAVED! SAVED!!
Steven was saved last night! He is about 40 years of age and visiting with his Parents and their Pastor, Wiley Wooten. Steven came forward and told The Lord, "LORD, I'M A WICKED SINNER!! I NEED TO BE SAVED!"
More sin was burnt as well. Magazines, "action figure" of spiderman, more toys, etc.
Pastor Pugliese preached Rusty Strickland's Funeral today. Actually Rusty preached his own funeral while he lived. We all preach our own. 27 years of age, Rusty trusted The Lord for Salvation on Father's Day, June 17, 2007. He confessed Christ before men, and then very shortly went back to his old lifestyle. Drinking Alcohol, using drugs, Country Music. He only lived a short time. Saturday Night, October 06, 2007, Rusty went home after partying and couldn't breathe good. He died in his sleep Sunday Morning, October 07, 2007.When you are saved, God WILL NOT ALLOW you to live like a lost man for very long. Your Body is not your own (I Corinthians 6) Pastor Pugliese preached a straight and sober message to all present. Galatians 6:7, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." Unfortunately, most present sought comfort from Alcohol or Pills.
Tonight, we had a good meeting, and by the testimonies, the people glorify The Lord for the week.
My family and I will stay here the weekend and then off for Florida for Monday.
We will be in Three Juvenile Facilities back to back.
I appreciate your prayer help.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
October 10, 2007
HE BURNT HIS SHOES!
Chaz is Eleven Years old. After hearing a message on the spirits of Disney, and modern games, he couldn't stop talking about it to his Grandmother on the way home.
His younger Sister had to call her Dad (who was working out of town) to tell him that Cinderella and Disney and Little Mermaid were full of the devil! Chaz began to gather DVDs, YUGIO cards, and other things to get rid of. He brought them to Church tonight and we had an old fashion sin burning (Acts 19:19).
There were Spiderman DVDs, Disney DVDs, the nursery got cleaned out of demonic looking toys, Horror films (The Mummy), and Chaz said "Wait! I have some sneakers with skulls on them!" He dug them out of his duffle bag and tossed them in the fire!
Looking forward to the next three nights of meeting!
Bro. Blankenship
October 7, 2007
TWO SOULS SAVED THURSDAY NIGHT!!
Glory To God for the two young ladies saved at Bear Lithia Springs Baptist Church. Friday Night, we heard great Testimonies of not just Adults being helped in the meeting, but great testimonies of the Teens and Children!!
We are currently in SOUTH GEORGIA!
Cobb Creek Baptist Church, Lyons GA. Pastor Chris Pugliese.
God met with us in a tremendous way this Morning, preaching on "death".
The Lord allowed me to give solemn warning of the reality that no one knows the day, nor hour of their death. Directly after the service, a family received a call that a member of the family died this Morning at age 25 years old! Out partying throughout the night and met with death this Morning. Ecclesiastes 8:11, "Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil."
I learned this Evening at a 15 year old girl shot herself Saturday just up the road.
Please help me pray that these tragedies will be used to reach the communities here with the Gospel of Christ!
Tonight the altar was filled with everyone beseeching The Lord.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
October 3, 2007
The Altar was filled tonight!!
I praise The Lamb of God for coming through tonight and not just dealing with hearts, but drawing them to the Altar of Repentance! And I praise The Lord for Christians who responded to Him!
A dear Mother told me that she has cleaned out her Teens' worldly T-Shirts and CD's and Games! I am still getting testimonies of Teenagers who are repenting from their Myspace.com account!
God Bless you, Bear Lithia Springs Baptist Church!! My Family and I are looking forward to what The Lord does during the next two nights of service!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
September 30, 2007
We have arrived in Elkton, Virginia! Revival at the Bear Lithia Springs Baptist Church started today.
Thank you for your continued prayers for our traveling, we had wonderful conditions and after 14 hours of driving, arrived here at 2:30am Sunday Morning. God gave me abilitity to preach twice and give an update during Sunday School. A teen Boy came forward during Invitation this Morning, along with his weeping Mother!! Both profess to be saved, and got right with The Lord this Morning. I praise The Lord for this.
one last update on the Tent Meeting at Millington, TN:
Three souls saved Friday Night! I had the opportunity to witness a young eleven year old girl lead a young girl to The Lord at the Altar that night! The Church has done an excellent job in training young soldiers of The Lord.
Please pray for this week of Meetings.
Bro. Blankenship
September 28, 2007
"LAY IT ON US, LORD!"
This is what Clint prayed Thursday Morning under the Tent! Clint and his Girlfried, Lacy have just gotten right with The Lord, and they are growing by leaps and bounds!
An Uncle under a burden for his family went over to their house to witness to who ever was there. The Brother did not receive the witness at all, but there was Lacy, 17 years old sitting there knowing The Lord's tug on her heart. She and Clint came to Church on a Sunday, just one week before Tent Revival! They heard old time Bible preaching from Pastor Matheson and they were addicted!! They have both come every night to the meeting. Clint had two days off because of Weather and came during the Morning services, and even out Soul winning, Visitation.
This is only two testimonies! There have been teen girls and teen boys who have testified of getting right with The Lord!
One teen girl told me she had just closed her MYspace.com account AND her Facebook account! She saw the insidious sin and wanted OUT!
A young Elementary Girl surrendered to be a Missionary!
Another Young Girl had been taking notes all week of the Preaching and went to school witnessing. One of her friends trusted Christ for Salvation!!
Neighbors are coming out to the Tent.
Adults are moving closer to The Lord.
I tell you, what a wonderful moving of The Holy Ghost!
You may see some pics of the meeting just click here
My Family and I will be packed and ready to move out tonight after the last service. We have a 14 hour trip to make up to Elkton, VA. Please pray for Traveling Grace and Mercy.
Bro. Blankenship
September 27, 2007
The Rain pushed us into the Church Tonight!
The Tent Revival has been wonderful, thus far. A LOT of excellent testimonies of God working in people's lives!
Lacy is a young 17 year old who joined the Church Sunday Night! She and her boyfriend, Clint, are growing in The Lord so fast!! Already, they are convicted of telling each other that they "love each other". Clint showed up early this Morning to help in Soul winning and Visitation, as well as hear the Preaching under the Tent.
Clint asked me tonight, "How do you know if The Lord is calling you to PREACH?"
I have pics on our website: click here
Thank you for your prayers!
Bro. Blankenship
September 24, 2007
CAMP MEETING IN MILLINGTON, TN IS UNDERWAY!
We have arrived here in the Western section of Tennessee from Maryland. The Camp meeting began this Morning with Rudy Pennington bringing the first message and myself preaching the second. Tonight, Jeremy Ragland preached the evening service. There was excellent response today and tonight at the altar, with a young lady wishing to join the Church tonight!!!! There will be morning services and evening services. Two - Three Preachers in each service. If you are in the surrounding area, you should come on out and be in services!
Bro. Blankenship
PS I have posted my Wife's Ladies' Devotions on our website, www.truth4teens.org
Tanya has received many great comments on these. I have her current one posted along with her previous ones.
Septemeber 21, 2007
1 Thessalonians 2:13, "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe."
I praise The Lord for what He did through the Revival Meeting at Gospel Light Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Maryland! The people's love for God and His Bible was shown greatly. One Mother drove two hours one way just to get her Children under Bible Preaching! She did so two Nights in a row. Did they have homework? Did they go to school the following days? YES, YES, YES! But, this Mother desired the things of God for her children, more than the things of this world!! Church Members testified of trashing their Contemporary "Christian" Music! Others threw away their Hollywood Movies! Others testified of how The Lord helped them greatly in answering questions they have had. I tell you, according to the above verse, when someone receives the word of God as THE WORD OF GOD, and not words of men; when someone will BELIEVE the words of God, the words of God will effectually work in you!! As in this Revival, the People of God are encouraged, excited, and IGNITED!
My Family and I are now in transit to Millington, Tennessee, where New Hope Baptist Church is hosting their Annual Tent Revival. You can read the flyer from my website: www.truth4teens.org
In closing this update,
Please be much in prayer for Barbara, 15 years old who needs to be saved. Also, please pray for Matthew, about 15 years old.
There is also a 19 year old, who came to the service Sunday Morning with atrocious piercings and disks in his ears. The young man needs to be saved.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
September 18, 2007
1 Timothy 4:1, "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
In these latter times, there needs to be more preaching about spiritual warfare! The Lord has directed to preach two nights on this topic.
Last night, while singing a special, a song book fell onto my Wife; My Cordless Microphone cut off completely; The Tape Recorder quit working; One Dear Mother said she had driven Two hours to get to Church. She said she had to fight just to get her Children to the Hous of God.
Through it all, however, God met with with us. The message stirred up a nest, but, people were helped and edified!
Two More nights left. Thank you for your prayers.
Bro. Blankenship
September 17, 2007
Another Teenager was saved Friday Night!
Once again, The Lord met with us strongly at Pioneer Valley Baptist Church. There were a couple of opposers, but not enough to stop a teen boy from trusting The Lord for Salvation!
My Family left after the Pizza Fellowship Friday night and arrived in Mechanicsville, Maryland Saturday Night. We are currently at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Campbell. Here is another Church, Praise The Lord, that has been praying and anticipating four Days of Meetings. The Choir sang with a good touch of God on them, The Holy Spirit gave great liberty to preach all three services. The Alter was well used.
Psalms 18:28, "For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness."
I thank God for the submissive spirits! The messages preached brought light to many people's darkness. Instead of running away (as a lot of people will do) many people wanted to know more after the Service. People hungering for the Truth of God's Word! I was able to spend time discussing more specific needs.
Thank you for praying where you are.
Bro. Blankenship
September 14, 2007
Wendy's Daughter, April, brought two visitors with her last night, and ALL THREE TRUSTED THE LORD FOR SALVATION!!
April was glad to see her to friends, Ashley and Katherine believe on The Lord Jesus Christ, but even more glad when SHE did!
Jose, another 15 year old brought two friends with him, Robert and Michael. These two were Born Again last night as well.
The Holy Ghost moved into the service early and brought strong conviction throuout the entire message. One Teen girl tried to read a book during the service in rebellion, but had to drop it like a hot iron.
What a blessing to see two teenagers bring visitors and they all were saved last night.
The teen girls were talking last night about being baptized either tonight or Sunday Morning!!
One more night of this special meeting. There should be a good number of teens tonight, please pray, pray, pray!
Bro. Blankenship
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
"Whew! I feel so much better!" Said Miss Wendy after she was saved!
Pioneer Valley Baptist Church has seen about four saved in the last couple of weeks. The Altar was filled up tonight with Christians seeking help of The Lord. Wendy has sent her children to church for four years and just last Sunday came to church for the first time in a year.
Tonight God made her His own!
Several Teens were under conviction, it will be very exciting what God does in the next two night.
Bro. Blankenship
SEPTEMBER 09, 2007
"Sometimes, I don't want to come hear you Preach" said one of the Brothers.
"You always preach right to me, and hit me in the heart"
Amen, that is exactly what the word of God is supposed to do.
Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
We had another good meeting here at South Liberty Baptist Church this year. Thank you, Church, for the good fellowship and backing the meetings each night. My Family love you and pray for you regularly.
Tuesday will mark the beginning of Revival Services at Pioneer Valley Baptist Church of Westfield, MA. If you are in the State, we look forward to seeing you. The people are excited and looking forward to the meeting.
Our Boy, Isaac Stonewall will turn FIVE YEARS OLD Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Thank God for another year with this young man. He told me one night of a previous meeting, "Daddy, while you were preaching, I felt like just shouting and running around the Church!" I thank The Lord for Stonewall being around old time services!
God Bless, we look forward to being around some of you reading this email in the near future.
Bro. Blankenship
September 5, 2007
"I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I DIDN'T TELL THE PREACHER ANYTHING! THIS MESSAGE CAME FROM GOD!" Pastor Garnett told the Academy this Morning. He is exactly right. I do not go into a meeting asking the Pastor what the problems are in the church. But, The Holy Ghost sure exposes them!!
I'll preach Chapel Services for the Christian School this week at 10:00am. Please pray for these very important services. I certainly believe that these services in the Christian School are just as important as the main Church Services preached at night at 7:00pm. In fact, my heart is often more burdened and passionate in preaching to teens and children.
Tonight, I preached on "Myspace.com". This is an all inclusive message exposing the Development, Drawing, Deception, Desensitizing, Destruction of any and ALL social networking web sites.
Two years ago, a friend of mine sent me links to myspace pages of Independent Baptist Preachers that were corrupt to say the least. I began to mention this website in certain messages. The color would leave the faces of teens. Eyes were enlarged. Their attention was fully directed toward me as in "How did you know about that?" or "GUILTY".
Tonight as I mentioned the title of the message, I received chuckles and blank stares. 2 Timothy 3:13, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived"
Matthew 24:12, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold."
I'm continuing on for righteousness sake if it hair lips the devil!
2 Timothy 3:14, "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;"
Still two more services for the School and seven more for the Church! Last year The Lord moved in the young people's hearts tremendously here. I covet your prayers.
Bro. Blankenship
AUGUST 30, 2007
SOMEONE PRAYED!
Thank you, for whoever was praying for me tonight, The Lord truly helped me.
All week, I have been in a fight during this week of meetings. The reason still unknown, yet the battle was real.
Last night, when I was getting ready, I began to be hindered in my voice.
I went from a rough voice to sounding like a teenager whose voice was changing! Then worse. I didn't know if I would finish the message last night, but Thankfully, The Lord helped.
TONIGHT, THE LORD HEALED MY VOICE, AND GAVE POWER, FIRE, AND UNCTION! I praise HIM for it, and thank you for praying.
We have one more night left, Friday. I believe we should have a good crowd for the last night. I ask you to pray for the lost to be saved and the saved to be spirit filled and overflowing!
Bro. Blankenship
August 28, 2007
Have you ever heard of a 19 year old Pastor?? I invite you to view this Month's "TEEN FOCUS" at http://truth4teens.org/teenfocus.htm.
Read Russell Osborne's personal Testimony! Remember Josiah was EIGHT YEARS OLD when he began to reign (2 Kings 22)
And Charles H. Spurgeon 1842-1892 pastored his first Baptist Church at 17 Years of age!!
Think of the average Teenager today. Think of YOUR Teenager. Please pray and "put legs on your prayers" in preparing our youth to attempt something Great For God!
The Revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Topsham Maine is underway. The Lord is moving within hearts.
Bro. Blankenship
August 22, 2007
Thank you Bible Baptist Church, Ellsworth Maine! Pastor Quinlan let me tell about the Ministry and preach a short message to the Church Sunday Afternoon. There is so much false light shining around this area. Churches that profess to believe the King James Bible and then proceed to correct it from their pulpits. Bible Baptist Church was quite the "find" for us on Wednesday Night.
Revival is starting at Tabernacle Baptist Church of Topsham Maine August 27. Services will be held through Friday, August 31 at 7:00pm each night. This will be our Third year attending this Revival Meeting. Please lift this meeting up in prayer that God would grant a REVIVAL!
You may also wish to attend South Liberty Baptist Church Revival in Liberty, Maine. Services will start September 02 and go through Sept. 09 at 7:00 each night. We have always had excellent services at both these Churches and are looking for a good move of The Lord this year!
Brother Blankenship
PS to my supporting Churches: it was going to be too expensive to send
our Newsletter from Canada, so I waited until I got back in the States.
Thank you for understanding.
August 09, 2007
"He is a RAVING MANIAC!" was the description of me recently. Over all, The folks here in this part of Nova Scotia, Canada have been not only receptive to the Old Fashion Preaching of God's Holy Bible, but they have been HUNGRY FOR IT! There were folks driving several hours to get to the Bluenose Campmeeting this year.
Yet amidst the love for The Word of God and Strong Bible Preaching, there is always a "stick in the mud". Someone who loves "Graveyard Religion".
So, One man out of a few hundred called me a "Raving Maniac". I have been called worse, believe me!
During our stay here, we have witnessed two young people saved; other Teens under strong Conviction. A Brother who was called to Preach years ago and didn't pursue it has heard the call once again. Another Brother who has been very reserved in his Christian living is desiring to step it up another notch. Others have come to realize that old time, Bible
Believing Christian Living is not dead! This year's trip to Canada has been not only soul stirring for the Canadians, but there was certainly a Revival in my Family! Tanya, Stonewall, and myself count it a privilege to be invited here again this year and already have been invited back for 2008. Please keep this Country in much prayer. I will attempt again to get into a Juvenile Facility in 2008. Often it takes much prayer and just plain old "stickability" to keep knocking on the door. I ask you to remember Ken Fraser and his wife, Madge in prayer for Salvation. This is the Camp Ground Park owner who not only remembered the witnessing I did last year, but desired to hear more this year!! There are also seasonal Campers there last year who also heard the gospel message and wished to hear more!! I ask you to pray also for Chance and Cassandra, two teenagers who were saved this year. Then pray for Bobbie Lynn, Joel, and Joshua for spiritual needs as well. These are two brothers and a sister of the same family.
For our 12th Anniversary, I took my Wife and Son to Cape Breton Island here in Nova Scotia. 12 Years ago, our Marriage started with Hurricane Felix that almost touched Ocracoke Island of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Now, 12 years later we are on Cape Breton Island experiencing 90km/hr winds (60mph). We all have enjoyed a couple of days here seeing God's handiwork.
We are planning on leaving Canada by the Weekend, Lord willing. May The Lord of Lords and King of Kings bless you Born Again Canadians, and I pray for the lost to be saved!! My Family and I love and appreciate you.
Bro. Blankenship
AUGUST 02, 2007
The Camp Meeting here in Nova Scotia hit a real "High" tonight! Two Preachers were scheduled, but the second Preacher proved to be "The Big Preacher", The Holy Spirit Himself came and blessed us for a while!!
Thank you, Pastor Andrews, for the excellent message tonight on the "Foolish Farmer" in Luke 12.
The Gloryland Singers have been such a blessing to the meeting. The Gloryland Choir has been used, as well as all the singers and Musicians this week. And the Preaching!!
Glory to The Lamb of God, you couldn't find better Preaching ANYWHERE in America or Canada, than what has been brought this week. And we still have Two full days and a Morning Service on Saturday to go!!!!!!
If you ever plan a trip to this part of Canada, I highly recommend the Bluenose Camp Meeting.
God Bless!
Enjoy the pics on my site! - http://www.truth4teens.org/2007barrington.htm
JULY 30, 2007
"DID THE PASTOR TELL YOUR HUSBAND WHAT TO PREACH, OR DID THAT COME FROM GOD?"
This is what one dear Sister from Turning Point Baptist Church of Greenwood, Nova Scotia asked my Wife. What a blessing to know God cares about you so much that He will bring a Preacher all the way from North Carolina, USA to Greenwood, Nova Scotia Canada to deliver a message just for YOU! What a Great God we have.
THE 13th ANNUAL BLUENOSE CAMPMEETING IN UNDER WAY!!
What a great time under the Big Blue and White Tent Tonight. Brother Stan Scott and his Pastor Charlie Andrews from Gloryland Baptist Church preached tonight. Two great messages from God's Holy Bible!
Thanks to Turning Point Baptist Church of Greenwood, Nova Scotia for supplying the excellent soup and desert tonight. Each day, a different Church supplies the meals for the meeting. What a joy to be around a good group of Men of God and the Churches they Pastor. What Unity! What good spirit! What a Fellowship!
Bro. Blankenship
July 24, 2007
"I WANT MY CHILDREN TO MEET A PREACHER WHO STILL PREACHES ON 'HELL'!"
This is what a precious Sister from Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia Canada said after one of the services.
"I don't know what you folks have, but I WANT IT!" testified one of the Brothers from the same Island.
The Tent Revival has been extended two extra days beyond what we originally had planned. People are coming out and bringing their relatives and friends to the meeting. Parents are gathering their children under the Tent, it has been a great time in The Lord. Excellent spirit, even a soul saved Monday Morning!! Chance is 14 years old and been coming to Solid Rock Baptist Church for about Six years or so. He thought he had been saved, but God showed him that he wasn't and he "got in"!!
The people are looking forward to each and every service. Fallow Ground has been plowed up, seed has been sown, watered, and God Gives the Increase!
From here, I'll be traveling to Digby, Nova Scotia for Wednesday Street Preaching, and Thursday Services.
Sunday July 29 marks the start of the 13th ANNUAL BLUE NOSE CAMP MEETING"
held at Amazing Grace Baptist Church of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.
God Bless!
Bro. Blankenship
July 20, 2007
People are driving into the parking lot to hear the WORD OF GOD! During the Tent Meeting, there have been a number of cars to pull in and sit to hear the Word of God being preached! The Word of God will NOT return void. It WILL accomplish what it is set forth to do.
Back in the 1800's God moved through Nova Scotia in a mighty way. Independent Baptist Churches were in abundance. Yet now... a great falling away has occurred and now there are very few Independent Baptist Churches here. But, the of the few, they are very strong witnesses for Christ.
Richard Azud came to Barrington Nova Scotia Canada eight years ago and planted Solid Rock Baptist Church. He has prayed and dreamed of a Tent Revival here on the Southern most tip of Nova Scotia all these years. AND NOW IT IS A REALITY!! I am having the privilege of preaching with Evangelist Ron Cairns of Canada. SADLY, HE IS THE ONLY CANADIAN BORN, CANADIAN RESIDENT WHO IS A TRAVELING EVANGELIST!! IN ALL OF CANADA, THERE ARE ONLY 250 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCHES AND ONLY HALF OF THEM WOULD BE CONSIDERED FUNDAMENTAL AND KING JAMES BIBLE BELIEVING!
CANADA IS A VAST MISSION FIELD NEEDING GOD CALLED MEN TO ESTABLISH MINISTRIES HERE.
The meetings are going excellent, please continue to pray for the Tent Revival here in Barrington, Nova Scotia Canada.
Bro. Blankenship
July 9, 2007
Derrick trusted the Shed Blood of Christ!! Ritchie, a saved 16 year old, was in juvenile trouble when he was 12, and in addition to unstable home life, was again venturing out into sin. This Morning was his first day back to Church in a while. After the service, he met up with one of his friends, Derrick. Derrick asked his Mom if he could go to church with us tonight. "Church?? Yeah, right" said his Mother. "You are probably just using that as an excuse to sneak out and be with your friends." No, he wasn't! He was given permission, came in tonight and God SAVED him!!!
Another dear soul, told me after the Service, "I'm Lost. I wanted to come to Jesus, It was like a pull to come to the Altar." He admitted that at the present time, he was not so inclined to accept Christ as his Saviour. What a tragedy To see someone resist the Holy Ghost and now, knowing that The Holy Ghost is not dealing with him!! Please pray for Rolondo.
The Altar was used by Mothers and Fathers wanting spiritual help of The Lord today! I thank The Lord for He meeting with us during all threeservices (Sunday School, Sunday Morning and Sunday Night).
My Family and I will be heading for Nova Scotia, Canada in just a few days. Tent Revival at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Barrington, NS will begin this coming Sunday. Please pray for the week of meetings. I do not know if I'll have email capabilities while there. If not, I will be back in touch with you when we come out of CAnada in about three weeks.
God Bless!
Bro. Blankenship
July 4, 2007
What a wonderful Revival here at Trinity Baptist Church, Dyersburg, TN! Sunday Morning was certainly the icing and CHERRY on top of the week! Perhaps even SPRINKLES TOO! Sunday Morning, The Families were hitting the altar! Husbands and Wives! Children and their Parents! Even Children by themselves whose Parents were not present with us that Day! What real help God gave His People. It has been a while since I've seen a move among Husbands and Wives like this! I am convinced, if Parents will set their house in order STARTING WITH EACH OTHER, God will Revive the Family and the Church! The young people show a spark of Revival as well. I personally thank each one of you who pray for me and my Family. We need prayer more and more as we see these evil days among us. We need to pray one for another. I just spoke to a Radio Station out in Nashville, TN who is interested in airing "Truth For Teens Broadcast" and "Teen Issues Program". Lord willing, I will be on WNQM 1300 AM , Nashville, TN this Month! I am leaving Dyersburg, TN today heading for Westfield, MA for Sunday Services. Please pray for our travels.
Also, on my website, www.truth4teens.org, I will have Eight DVD's available. http://truth4teens.org/bookstore.htm to view the Book Store. In ordering, just email me and I'll accept PayPal, Check, Money order, no chickens please. The Current Titles available are:
1. "The Folly of Foolish Women" Job 2:9 In this message, I will list four foolish women from The Word of God.
Very essential for the young lady and married woman alike. DON'T BE FOOLISH LADIES, BE FRUITFUL!
2. "The Heart of the Matter is the Matter of The Heart" Matthew 6:21 The Lord has a way to raise Godly, Separated, Serving Children. In this message, Parents are admonished to follow the Bible Principles of loving your children, from the Crib, to the Classroom, through their Classmates, into Collage, preparing them for their Career, and then Coupling them together with a mate for LIFE!
3. "Where is the Perfect Man?" Mark 37:37 Every young lady is looking for the Perfect Man...Every Married Woman THOUGHT they married the Perfect Man, and every Man THINKS He is the Perfect Man! I list Four Characteristics to being or finding the Perfect Man!
4. "Who Is Riding You" Matthew 21
Up for consideration, is the portion of History recorded in Matthew 21. When The Lord Jesus Christ enters the City of Jerusalem, He does so riding upon an ass. This "beast of burden" is a picture of a lost man getting saved!! By the end of this message, there is absolutely no question WHO IS RIDING YOU! Either The World is riding you, directing you, or The Lord Jesus Christ is riding you controlling your reigns!
5. "Burdens" Exodus 5
You and I are either laying a burden down, carrying a burden or getting ready to pick a burden up! We all have burdens. Lost and Saved alike. Find out why we have them.
6. "In Times of Trouble" Psalms 138
David knew something about Troubles!! He had a rebellious Son, an infant Baby died, his daughter raped, Saul despised him and tried to kill him!!
Yet, in Psalms 138:7, David Testified, "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me."
7. "What To Do When You Are on The Bottom" Jonah 1-4 When you leave the presence of God, you WILL hit bottom. Ever wonder why someone can leave God's Way to walk in their own way, and seem to do well? It is because they are NOT The Lord's! EVERY Child of God who leaves the presence of God to live their own way WILL hit bottom. Just ask Jonah! The Devil's Children do pretty well in this life as they live their own way.
8. "REPENT; OR ELSE" Revelation 2:16
This Bible Doctrine has been perverted by apostate preachers. This message exposes the false doctrine of 'Salvation without BIBLE Repentence'. Some preachers have changed the meaning of "Repentence", and leading folks straight to Hell.
The Lord Jesus Christ preached, "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." Luke 13:3
IN CHRIST,
STEVEN BLANKENSHIP
June 30, 2007
"THE LORD WOULDN'T LET ME LEAVE!" Testified one of the men. "The last time I was here for a Revival, I had issues and left early. This time, when we were asked to stand for the Congregational Song, my keys got hung up in the seat and I couldn't get up. It was like The Lord said, 'I'm keeping you from leaving this time!'"
The service reached the edge of 'getting out of the banks'! Every service has built to the next one, and then when you think it couldn't get any better, God shows up again! I am convinced that if the people WANT Revival, GOD CAN!
A young man named Steven was saved Friday Night, with other young ones on the altar last night and tonight. At the close of the service, people began testifying and praising The Lord Jesus Christ.
One of the Visitors who has come every night testified tonight that he wished to join the Church! Please pray for Mario, a Mexican who is born again and has really enjoyed himself at the Revival. He knows The Lord is moving there at Trinity Baptist Church. Wouldn't it be a blessing if Mario helped to begin a much needed Spanish Mission Church!
Thank you Trinity Baptist Ladies! It has been a real treat for my Family and I to eat food prepared and served by your hands. Thank you for your labor of love to my Family.
I'll preach all day Sunday. We are praying for you and your services Today! God Bless. Keep looking up, The Lord may very well come today!
I hope He does, what about you?
Bro. Blankenship
June 29, 2007
"PREACHER, I REALLY BELIEVE THAT GOD SENT YOU HERE JUST FOR ME!"
Brittney Testified last night. Brittney is about 14 years old and along with her two friends and her friend's Mother wept on the Altar last night while getting right with The Lord! Thursday Night marked the second night of Revival Services at Trinity Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN. There is a definite stirring among the people. During the Preaching, there were boys who were weeping, trying to choke back their tears. There were also some rowdy boys from the neighborhood who paid little attention Wednesday Night, but they were back again last night and didn't cut up, but gave The Lord their attention. One young boy ran out of the Church during the Preaching Wednesday Night, but came back last night and STAYED for the service!!
God was there and extending His hand of Mercy and Love to all who would receive it. Yet, among the drawing of the Holy Ghost and the response at the Altar, there were still folks who fought against Him and resisted The Holy Ghost.
Three more nights of Revival left. I will post a couple of pictures from the service last night. www.truth4teens.org
Bro. Blankenship
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June 24, 2007
SAVED! SAVED! SAVED!
Lauren, 15 years old, repented of her sins, and trusted The Living, Loving Saviour, Jesus Christ!
Camp Calvary is a yearly Camp Meeting for Calvary Baptist Church, Campbell MO. My Family and I had the priviledge to attend this year. It has been two years since we were last here. It was good to see that it hadn't changed! Proverbs 24:21, "¶My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:"
Many Preachers preached from God's Holy Bible, The King James 1611. The Music was right, and Lauren was saved! She approached me after service and asked, "Do you help Troubled Teens?" After reasoning with her through the Scriptures, she began to cry and asked, "Will God love me again?" I assured her that The Lord STILL loves her and she submitted to His Righteousness repenting from her own!
Romans 10:3, "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God."
Isaiah 64:6, "¶But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
She was back in Church the next Night! I also had an opportunity to deal with another young man, but he did not turn to The Lord.
Many other folks received help from the Men of God this week. One service was filled with Testimonies! Most everyone present testified of
their Salvation!
I am preaching today at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Dexter, MO and then will start at Trinity Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN on Wednesday Night!
Wednesday thru Sunday (June 27 - July 01 services start at 7:00pm each night.)
Bro. Blankenship
June 17, 2007
What a "BLOWOUT" last night!! We shouted, praised The Lord, sang, rejoiced.
I preached the message, "Meeting Mr. Death--The World's Greatest Stalker". At the beginning of the message two young men went out to the front porch to pray for me as I preached. After the message, young men began rallying together and went out to preach and witness to the lost.
Two men went out Door to Door. Others went out to a "Christian" Coffee Shop called "THE UNDERGROUND" and witnessed to the Teens and Young people who were there. Some others went to "THE DRAGON'S LAIR", a Den of Occult with Pokemon Trading/gaming; Dungeons and Dragons; World of Warcraft; etc.
They were reasoning, pleading, beseeching, weeping, over lost souls. One young man, Fifteen years old inside the Coffee Shop got on his knees at the shop and received The Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour! AND HE WAS IN CHURCH THIS MORNING GIVING TESTIMONY OF THE WONDERFUL WORK OF GOD IN HIS LIFE! Two other young men who witnessed the zeal and love and compassion these Soldiers of The Cross had showed up at Church this Morning as well. "We just had to come and see what was going on down here at the Church", they said.
Four Souls saved throughout the Youth Meeting! The Youth roused and recharged! Some Adults fired up and moving forward! Others coming back to The Lord! We are Six Months into 2007 and my Family and I have been privileged to be in the very best Meetings ever in our lives. In Juvenile Facilities, Churches, and Streets. With Six More Months left, I am convinced that the best is yet to come.
ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO!!! THE VERY BEST LIFE IS A LIFE SPENT FOR CHRIST!
IT IS GOOD TO BE SAVED!!!!!!!!
Bro. Blankenship
June 16, 2007
The building has been full to overflowing every night!
This year's Youth Meeting at Bible Baptist Church of Searcy, AR has been well attended. Youth from various parts of AR, MO, FL, TN, AL, LA, DE.
A Boy's Home came again this year with testimonies from some of the young men whom The Lord has saved and changed! It has been a great meeting.
Getting to hear many preachers during the Day Services, and Night Services. The preaching here in this meeting has been some of the very best in the country. Among Pastors, Evangelists, Missionaries, as well as young preachers have preached three or more during the Morning Service and two or three during the Evening Service. One Six year old preacher brought a wonderful message yesterday. I have had tremendous liberty each night preaching. Hearing message after message, and then singing song after song! Testimonies, shouting, praising, worship, Glory To God, What a wonderful power packed week.
The Lord saved one young lady yesterday Morning! The Altars have filled with repenting.
There are two more full days, we are anticipating an excellent stirring among the people again.
Bro. Blankenship
June 11, 2007
What a GREAT Revival at Taft Youth
Services this year!
I met Cody on the Violent Offender's Program. For Two days I visited
with him carefully explaining Bible Salvation.
Cody said, "It all sounds really good. I would love to believe that I
could know I was going to Heaven when I die. I would love to have my
sins washed away. I would love to have access to The Lord Almighty. I
just can't believe. I want to, but I just can't."
For two days I spoke with him and with patience spoke of my life as a
lost sinner. Pretending to be joyous, when I was sad, lonely, depressed,
and suicidal. Then I met The LORD! FINALLY, PEACE! Total satisfaction!
The Last service of the meeting, Cody came and "walked the aisle"
repenting and believing The Lord Jesus Christ! FINALLY, PEACE! Total
satisfaction!
The Special Unit is designed to segregate specific Juvenile Offenders
from the population because of their continued aggression and refusal to
get along with anyone else. The two days we had to minister to them,
they could not be allowed out of their cells. I and my Revival Team
would walk up to the wire mesh "window" and speak to these young ones
about their life and eternal destination. The mesh is designed to block
spit or other liquids that may be thrown through at us. We never had any
problems, thank The Lord. Like caged animals some of them growled at us,
others cussed us, still others threatened and tried to twist our words to
their advantage. Most often there is one "ring leader" who "controls"
their wing of ten cells. From inside an individual locked cell they have
the power to control what the other nine do or don't do! There are all
kinds of seducing spirits in these places. The first day, I only had one
out of 20 who would even speak to me about the Scriptures and how they
could be justified before God. The dear young man wanted to be saved but
would not do so while the "Strong Man" was watching. The second day,
however down one wing, the "Big Man" was asleep! The others readily
spoke to me about God's plan for their lives!!!!!
Mark 3:27, "No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his
goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil
his house."
The young man from the first day confessed to me that The Lord had saved
him the previous Afternoon! Adrian was very inquisitive about one of the
"Comic Tracts". I took the same title and from my side of his cell I
leaned against the door and explained the tract frame to frame. I then
showed him the two Births outlined in the Bible, and the two Deaths. He
bowed his head an called on The Lord Jesus in Repentance!
All in all, there were a total of TEN SOULS SAVED from inside the
Juvenile Facility!
Some great Victories that I could write about for three days. Lord
willing I will write about more at a later time.
Sunday, I preached both services for Gospel Baptist Tabernacle in
Crossville, TN. The Lord gave us two good services. Unfortunately there
were lost souls present who left the same way they came.
Sunday Afternoon I had the privilege to visit in an Apartment Complex in
the drug/prostitution area. Brother Benjamin and I had some great visits
planting and watering the seed of The Word of God!
My Family and I are not en route to Searcy, AR where Bible Baptist Church
Youth Meeting will begin Wednesday Night. If you are near, please make
your way on out, we will have a time!!
Bro. Blankenship
JUNE 03, 2007
I praise The Lord for much needed rest for Four Days. Tanya's Parents
and Grandparents camp at Smokemont National Park (North of Cherokee, NC).
The Lord provided the $80.00 for us to camp for four days with them!!
GLORY TO GOD! No electricity, no cell phone, nothing but Creeks, Trees,
Campfires, and some wildlife. A very good time off of the road.
Today, I preached at Rock Springs Baptist Church of Cherokee, NC. We had
a time! The Indians were stirred of The Lord. Pastor Greg Morgan is
doing an excellent job on the Reservation. One dear lady joined the
Church this Morning! GLORY!
After the service, I spoke at length to The Pastor and some of the
members who work daily at the Hospital with the substance abusers.
FACT: There are twenty year olds who have been using Crystal Meth for
three years whose Skeletal System is deteriorating! The meth eats their
calcium up!
FACT: The rate of Teenage suicides is high among the American Indians.
FACT: The Hospitals are FULL! The Psych Wards are FULL! The
Rehabilitation Programs are FULL! Full of these substance abusers!
There is a tremendous waiting list. There is no place to put them. And
by the way, they are not getting any real help! They are told they will
ALWAYS be an "Alcoholic", or a "Addict".
PAUL SAID, 1 Corinthians 6:11, "And such were some of you: but ye are
washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the
Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
Galatians 5:1, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath
made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
CHRIST SAID, John 19:30, "...It is finished:"
Bro. Blankenship's heart is broken for these Teens on the Cherokee
Reservation. Something needs to be done to reach these young ones for
Christ. Christ is the ONLY HOPE in their lives. Everywhere I look in
the Bible, I see American Indians!
*I Peter 2:6 "Chief" Cornerstone
**I Peter 2:9, "...an holy nation,..."
***Amos 9:1, "I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite
the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the
head, all of them;..."
(REFERENCE TO SCALPING?)
****Jeremiah 49:16, "Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride
of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that
holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as
high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD."
*****Obadiah 1:3, "The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that
dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith
in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?"
(The Indian people are a proud people who did dwell in the clefts of the
rock, and some still do!)
These are just a few Bible Verses that God has spoken to my heart about.
Please pray for the Cherokee Nation of people.
My Family and I are gearing up for the Revival at Taft Youth Services
this weekend (June 07, 08, 09) PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEETING!
The following weekend we will be in Searcy, AR for the Annual Youth
Meeting at Bible Baptist Church (June 13-16)
The following weekend will be spent at CAMP CALVARY of Calvary Baptist
Church, Campbells, MO (June 21-23)
If you can be in any of the services, come on out.
(except for Taft Youth Services. You must be approved ahead of time. If
you are interested in coming out for one - three days of this meeting,
please reply back to me immediately. I must have you on our list to go
in by Tuesday, June 05)
GOD BLESS!
Bro. Blankenship
May 21, 2007
What a privilege to preach for Pastor Johnny Taylor and the good people
at Gethsemane Baptist Church of Wilson, NC!
We had a great HOMECOMING Sunday with a good spirit in all three services
(Sunday School included). The meal was very good as well. Thank you,
Ladies, for the hard work in preparing, serving, and clean up.
Tonight, the spirit was even better in the service. Much liberty to
preach and a young girl who was troubled in her soul concerning whether
she was saved or not. Please pray that she either got it settled, or
that she will get it settled.
Brother Kevin Jones video taped the message and, Lord willing, it will be
aired on a local Cable Station soon.
We have two more nights scheduled. Thank you for your prayers.
Bro. Steven Blankenship
What a glorious time here in Wilson!
Excellent meetings, excellent liberty! The Members sure were thankful to
God for His marvelous works among the children of men!
Testimonies included:
"The Lord showed me some things that I had never thought of before"
"I've never heard a message like that one before"
One dear Sister said, "That was a scary message, but it was the TRUTH.
Please pray for my Son and Grandson who are playing with devilish
spirits."
Listen to this!
A 13 year old who was present for Sunday Services told his Grandma, "That
Preacher sure is STRICT! But, boy does he love his Son an awful lot to
keep that stuff away from him. To keep him from watching the cartoons,
Movies, etc. I WISH MY MOM LOVED ME THAT MUCH!"
I'll tell you, friends, the Teenagers really do want Parents who will
define the borders of their life. To keep the wicked away from them.
They truly do not feel their Parent's love them when they allow them to
run without any restrictions, or with light restrictions.
In 15 years of dealing with JUVENILE DELINQUENTS in 21 STATES and CANADA,
I have NEVER heard them say they are incarcerated because their Parent's
were too strict with them. It is ALWAYS because Parents were too slack,
loose, and uncaring.
Stay with it Parents! You Children need you to set the borders, define
the borders, secure the borders, AND ENFORCE the borders! They truly
want Parents who care.
God Bless!
Bro. Blankenship
MAY 18, 2007
Thanks to The Lord Jesus Christ! King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!
The Altar was filled last night, as Teens flooded around crying out to
God for help in their Imaginations!
There are 20 References to "Imagination" in the Word of God. One time is
neutral, neither positive nor negative. One time is between neutral and
positive. EIGHTEEN TIMES IT IS RECORDED IN A NEGATIVE LIGHT!
The Imagination of man must be guarded and brought into obedience to
Christ. Sadly, a Seventeen year old that I have personally preached to
several times from the pulpit of his Independent Baptist Church is
sitting in jail facing Prison Time! 20 years for Aggravated Assault, and
LIFE IN PRISON for Attempted Murder. He shot his Mother in the Back
Monday Night. http://www.witntv.com/home/headlines/7544017.html
You Teenagers who mess around with your Imagination, that fool around
with it! There is not telling how far you will go! REPENT NOW!!
The Freedom Baptist Church will never be the same!! The Lord has shown
his light into some dark crevices and corners. He has shed light upon
some issues that have been vexing some of the people for a long time.
Some Testimonies include:
"Thank you Preacher"
"Can you come every two weeks to preach to us"
"When are you coming back"
"That is what I needed tonight"
"Those subjects this week are not dealt with much"
"My eyes have been opened to some Bible Truth"
Glory to the Lamb of God!
I invite you to meet with us at the Gethsemane Baptist Church of Wilson,
NC Starting Sunday May 20 thru Wednesday May 23 for Revival services.
Also, would you please pray concerning the upcoming Services in Juvenile
Facilities in the State of Tennessee? I am praying for The Lord to help
some troubled teens before they end up like my friend, David Thomas.
Bro. Blankenship
May 16, 2007
Thank God for the good attendance tonight! Possibly 100 or better
people. Good spirit and liberty in preaching.
Please pray for the meeting.
When the Book is preached without compromise, BOLDLY, and with the RIGHT
Spirit; people begin to see themselves as to what they really are.
Thank God for the mirror of the Word of God.
The Startling thing about it, is some will see their selves and realize
how far away from BIBLICAL Christianity they have drifted, and get right
that very hour!
Others, however, will see it and get mad at the preacher for showing it
to them. It's like a lady getting mad and slapping her mirror for
showing her wrinkles!
Tonight, there were testimonies of the Saints who appreciated the message
and got help!
I am always blessed at the testimonies from the youth.
Three More nights of Revival left this week! Come on out and be a part
of this good stirring of the Saints.
Bro. Blankenship
MAY 14, 2007
Revelation 3:8, "I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open
door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast
kept my word, and hast not denied my name"
Even through opposition, The Lord opened the door for the Public School
Meeting held at South Davidson High School, Lexington, NC!!
One soul saved, Many Teenagers testifying of God's help in their lives.
Parent's eyes opened! Just a real good meeting! Looking forward to the
next one, by the Grace of God!
This week we are at Freedom Baptist Church of Mocksville, NC (Hwy. 64,
just outside of Mocksville. Coming from Mocksville heading to Lexington,
the Church will be on the Left on a hill. Coming from Lexington, the
Church will be on your right before you get to Mocksville, and just after
a big Golf course/Driving Range on your right.
Last Night, The Lord met with us with many on the Altar!
One young man weeping hugged me thanking me, 'Thank you for preaching
right to me! Every thing you said was for me'
Thank God!
Young Ladies, Parents, even Grandparents exhorting me to continue
"dropping the plow" in the fallow ground of the hearts.
From the first Service, it is obvious that The Lord is stirring again!
Different Youth Groups will be coming from various areas here in NC.
Come on, and we will make room for you this week!
After Saturday's Radio Broadcast of "Truth For Teens Broadcast", we had a
call from a dear Brother in NC who requested the message on "I've Seen
You" Proverbs 7. This message has been a real help to parent's as well
as Teens. I am going to put a Pulpit Message together, and possibly put
it in booklet form.
God Bless!
Bro. Steven Blankenship
PS Our Website is up and running again, please take note and spread the word.
May 11, 2007
Thank you Lord, for the meeting at Manna Baptist Church this week.
Many Testimonies included one dear Sister asking Pastor Cannon's thoughts
on having a SIN BURNING BARREL. She remarked, "What we really need to do
(her Family) is take a few of our belongings and set fire to the whole
house!"
Praise God for Conviction.
Men of the Church glad for the work of God in their hearts.
Just a real refreshing. Pastor Cannon as already scheduled me for the
same week next year.
My Family and I are now in Lexington, NC where we held a Preaching
Service at SOUTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL. Brother Mike Hankins exercised
his Vision (put legs on his prayers!) and lined up a Public School
Meeting last year at an Elementary School in Archdale, NC. This year,
The Lord directed to have the service in a local Public High School!
It was attended pretty well tonight and a young Seven Year old was SAVED!
Several Testimonies from some of the Students of the School. Two of the
Seniors said they have been praying for God to send a preacher to their
High School, and God answers prayers!
Saturday Night we will meet at 7:00 pm. Come expecting God To work among
the Youth!
If you are unable to come, PLEASE PRAY ABOUT THE MEETING!
Bro. Blankenship