October
6, 2008
REVIVAL: Bear Lithia Springs Baptist Church! Three good services this Morning. The Holy Spirit is directing each message. The Lord has stirred my heart about a message for Monday Night. Please help me pray for this very special message.
A Couple joined the church tonight! It is ALWAYS a blessing to see people join the church during Revival, instead of quit the church!
We will continue through FRIDAY Night!
NEW BEGINNINGS GIRLS ACADEMY:
Here is an email from Rich Azud, our Superintendent:
Dear Brethren,
I am writing to ask for prayer for our daughter Kimberly.
This past week she has been diagnosed with Lyme Disease. It seems this has been the problem all along. It has become chronic and acute. The doctor has suggested a treatment of herbs to start with and more blood tests to see if she has any co-infections. Determining this will guide the doctor as to what antibiotic should be used. The last several weeks we have seen Kimberly's overall health go downhill. She is in alot of pain and fatigue. Also she has had trouble sleeping at night. It has been stressful for us all.
I would ask you to pray and even fast if possible for her healing, for wisdom, and for finances as all of this is very expensive. But we trust God in it all. "all things work together for good"
We have started her on some herbal treatment which is going to make her feel worse before she will feel better.
We covet your prayers in it all. We are here laboring for God to get the girls home up and running. We need to raise support, but with Kimberly's health it is hard to do that. Please pray God would supply for these needs.
Thank you for your prayers. We will keep you informed.
In The Service of The King,
Rich Azud
I ask you to pray for and with us here at NBGA for the health of Kimberly. She is 16 years old and a real blessing! I know The Lord has something great in store for her, The Best is Yet to Come!
Our next crew of Volunteer workers are coming from Independent Baptist Church of Charlotte, NC. They will arrive this week, Oct. 8th. Please pray for their safety in traveling as well as working on the property.
Molly is doing well! She and Katie have been busy painting the inside of the "Cafeteria House".
Lord willing, we will pick up our Motorhome from Red Bay, AL. There has been an electrical ground problem arise and a few other issues. One is our batteries! We had to replace all six (four deep cell house batteries and two cranking batteries) $800.00 WORTH OF BATTERIES!!!! Pray that the rest of the bill will be taken care of by the extended warranty, please! If our Motorhome is repaired in time, we will pick up Molly and she will go to the next couple of meetings with us.
To God Be The Glory!
JUVENILE FACILITIES:
I just heard from a young man over at Taft Youth Services of Pikeville, TN! He just came into the facility and has been SAVED!!! He found my address from where I was there last and wrote. He desires spiritual help! We have mailed him a few things to get him going. It is always a blessing to know that the tracts and books we put into facilities do not return void! They are used and reused and reused, etc.
My trip to the country of Haiti has been cancelled, so we will schedule some more revivals in juvenile facilities for Nov.
RADIO:
Folks here in the church have been picking up our broadcasts locally! I am hearing from foreign countries. It is a blessing to be a voice crying in the wilderness!
Gathering up Fragments,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
October 2, 2008
REVIVAL:
Well, GLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYY! Another Great week at Grace Bible Baptist Church! This church has been a real friend to my Family and I! We Buried our Second Child at this Church in 2004. I have seen some of the children of the Church grow up, and cried when some of the children grew "OUT" of the church! It is always sad to see the ones in whom the children of the devil turn away from God. However, it is even more exciting and joyous to see new ones come to The Lord for Salvation!
Justin was Saved Tuesday Night!
Bro. Mark, who was saved Sunday Morning, testified tonight about being addicted to Video Games and Computer Games. He wept as he told his spending ALL his money on the garbage! But, now...!!! GLORY!!! He has torn his idols down! He has gotten free of them! Parents, if you don't think your children are addicted to the games, then try taking them away!! You will have a fight on your hands!
A young lady also testified about struggling with the game, "World of Warcraft"! This is a good, clean, separated young lady of the church.
The Daughter of a good couple! And yet, to fit in with "friends", she was willing to go against her own conscience and play! (There is a tremendous amount of GIRLS who are being enticed by this wicked game of sorcery and occult and war!) This dear Sister in the Lord repented and got free of it! Praise The Living God!
Other Testimonies resounded throughout the congregation. It was a blessing to be with my friends and meet new ones this year!
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New Beginnings Girls Academy
I have been contacted by a Mother from South Florida. 12 year old, out of control! She needs help. Please help me pray for her and her family!
There was a bad connection on the phone. If I understood correctly, she may want to bring the girl this weekend. We need our fire alarm, door alarm repaired before we take her. Pray The Lord will send someone to repair these alarms and locks before the weekend is upon us.
The Two girls I mentioned in an earlier update will be arriving sometime in November.
Thank you for your prayer and financial support in this part of Truth For Teens Ministries! I know there is HOPE!
Gathering up the fragments,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
John 6:12
September 24, 2008
I just finished my second night preaching at Western Tennessee State Penitentiary! Michael repented of all his sin tonight! Pray for him, please!
Pastor Matheson preached each night as well. Thank you, Bro. Steve! It was a privilege to preach with you.
I met Brother George who will be getting out of WTSP in 2012. He and his son are cell mates! They hadn't seen each other for several years, and The Lord allowed them to be put into the same Penitentiary and in the same cell. Not the best circumstance for a family reunion, but they are both thanking God!
I met another Brother who used to drive the bus for Bill Gaither. He has played for the Hoppers and a few other Gospel Groups! You would be surprised who we find inside the concrete jungles!
Wednesday night begins the meeting at New Hope Baptist Church of Millington, TN. Please be in prayer for the meeting. Pastor Joe Camalari, Jeremy Ragland, and many others will be preaching in the meeting as well.
Bro. Steven Blankenship
September 16, 2008
GLORY! GLORY! GLORY!!
The extended night proved to be ordained, orchestrated, and ordered by The Lamb of God! Thank you, Faith Baptist Church, for treating us so wonderfully! To God Be The Glory!
The Lord truly plucked heart strings that may have been cobwebbed over with roots and devices. Heart strings that may have had little foxes spoiling and little leaven leavening! But, now......They freely strum with melody so sweet!!!!!!
Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to be a part of YOUR Revival services this weekend!
Please pray for the fine folk of Faith Baptist, Spring City, TN. Also pray for two special people who were in the services Monday Night.
Branson and Holly. Pray for The Lord to continue drawing them and for them to surrender to the extended hand of The sweet Saviour.
We made it back to New Beginnings by about 4:00pm this afternoon. Please pray for our Teacher, Molly. She had a great time there with us this weekend! The Church not only took on the New Beginnings Girl's Academy for Support, but they voted to support Molly as well! Sister Molly came to NBGA by faith, and FAITH Baptist Church became her first supporter!
She was such a blessing in the services. God used her greatly! He confirmed that she certainly is His pick to be here with us. As these wayward young ladies come to NBGA, Molly will have a very great impact with them. She has God's hand on her. We are thankful to be allowed by The Master to have her working with us. Thank you for remember Molly in prayer, she is very tired after much traveling this past week.
Remember this mission work here in Pace, FL. Our Superintendent likewise came here by faith. His family are in need of support and are starting some deputation. If any Pastors are able to have them in to present themselves in view of support, please contact me or Brother Rich Azud at:
Well, we head from here for Millington, TN, where I will be preaching for New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to the church, I'll also preach in their Tent Meeting and the local Jail as well! Another power packed weekend coming up. I need your prayers. I need to finish some Radio Recordings before I leave, send out some Juvenile Delinquent Packages, write our Newsletters, and finish up some things here at the property
Brother Howard Hunter is on his way down here to the property to begin laying our tile in the Dormitory!!!!!!!!!!! There is also a Brother coming in next week to train the Azud Family and Sister Molly in some computer work for the ACE School and the NBGA Office.
Gathering Fragments,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
John 6:12
September 15, 2008
SERVICES EXTENDED ANOTHER NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE WILL MEET AT 7:00-8:00pm FOR PRAYER! (Sweet hour of prayer!)
Service will begin at 8:00pm!
Faith Baptist Church
Hwy. 27
Spring City, TN
All invited!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
September 12, 2008
We have several juvenile facilities lined out for finishing up this year!
To God be The Glory! It is such a thrill to see these young ones turn to Christ!
This weekend we are heading for Spring City, TN! I'll preach their FIRST Youth Meeting! Praise The Lord! The Church is so excited and pastor Tim Giddens is likewise excited about what The Lord is going to do during this meeting. I'll stay over and preach for the Church on Sunday.
Our School Teacher Arrived this past Saturday! Molly Hall arrived safe and sound. Her Parents escorted her here and made it back to NC on Tuesday Afternoon! We all got to go to the Gulf of Mexico and see the Emerald Water and White Sand! If you have never been here, it would be a blessing to you to come! It also gives you another reason to visit the campus of New Beginnings!
My Family and I have been here for Two Months and this was the first opportunity we had to view the Gulf.
I have talked to two more Parents about their Daughters coming. Three Applications have been sent out. Please pray as Parents around the Country have to make this very hard decision. We do not take the place of parents, but rather help to strengthen the Family through The word of God and prayer.
Keep looking up, our Lord is soon to appear!
Gathering Fragments,
Bro. Steven
John 6:12
September 5, 2008
Brittany, 15 years old, was supposed to leave Monday for a Juvenile Program here in FL. Her Grandad wanted to see her placed here at New Beginnings, but a miscommunication resulted in her going somewhere else.
I got a chance to meet Brittany Monday because the Hurricane delayed her departure. I think it was God ordained. I have a tremendous burden for this young one! She has an unclean spirit about her. Rebellious, no respect for her Grandparents (or anyone else); no respect for herself, etc. But, I could see through all that to see what The Lord could do in her life. Pray that either she will be allowed to come here soon, or that when I return to the NBGA in November, I can start a regular service to this Juvenile facility she is in.
Here are some updates of New Beginnings in one email:
1. Poured new concrete (repaired the walk between the Office and Dorm House AND poured new walk in front of Office! Also in front of Superintendent's house, we repaired his walk and poured small pad for parking!)
2. Repaired two decks on the school (need to paint them and Office decks)
3. Pressured washed a side walk and porch on Two Story home
4. Dorm: New white ceramic wall tile in dorm showers
Fresh paint in dorm
5. Teacher's House: New white ceramic wall tile in shower and new shower base; new tile on floor of bathroom!
Fresh paint inside house. We tore the green wallpaper off in the kitchen and painted!
Grade in front of house was inclined toward the front door. We rented a skidder and cut it back to run rain away from the door!
6. With the skidder, the driveway was smoothed out!
7. Barn: Cleaned storage rooms out! Found a three foot rat snake (he didn't stay alive long)
8. Office and School are just about setup inside
9. The Lord provided Commercial Porcelain Tile for our Dormitory! Lord willing, it will be delivered next week from Crossville, TN!
The Tile is paid for by Pioneer Valley Baptist Church, Westfield, MA, delivery is paid for by Faith Baptist Church, Crossville, TN, we ordered the grout and mortar by faith!
10. Our Teacher is coming in from Mocksville, NC on Saturday, September 06!
11. New cabinets and counter tops in Cafeteria House!
12. Ceiling in Cafeteria House is being repaired. It just needs finishing.
13. All our toilets and sinks are in good working order.
14. much, much more!!!!
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There has been a tremendous amount of work accomplished in two short months! During this time, The Lord has brought in excellent workers with BIG helping hands. Many of you who were not able to come helped by sending needed funds to either buy materials, or buy food to feed the workers! The laborers who came were a tremendous blessing to me, my family and our Superintendents, the Rich Azud Family.
I'm in great confidence that I can leave for a month and a half and not worry about the property! Thank you Brother Rich and Roxanne for being here!!
Our Teacher, Molly, is very excited about coming and we already miss her not being here! (if you can figure that one out!) It's like she has been here, and is just now returning. I can't explain it...it's just the Spirit of God.
Keep looking up, our Lord is soon to return!
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Prayer requests:
The Hall Family as they escort Molly here on Saturday. They will leave early Saturday Morning.
Laborers who are scheduled and those who just show up!! (GLORY TO GOD!)
Monthly Support for this mission work. (The Lord is faithful!)
Gathering Fragments,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
John 6:12
August 30, 2008
WOW! GLORY TO THE LAMB OF GOD!!! We had a great meeting at Truth Baptist and Heritage Home for Boys!
Two young men were saved on the last night. During the last night of the meeting, The Lord rent the hearts of the young men greatly! It started with one young man named "Junior". He was in the Altar, seeking God's face. Others were mocking and laughing at him. When the Holy Ghost got in on it Wednesday, He began to pierce hearts. Two more young men came forward weeping on the Altar. Then the testimonies began... Glory, GLORY, GLORY!
Another young man came forward and urged the others, "if you are holding back, just give it to God and get with it!" And they did!!! From where I was sitting, I could see the entire 27 boys in the home and the Church members as well. It was like The Holy Ghost turned on a sprinkler system! In one accord they began to burst into tears and gather around the altar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After this, the youth choir began to sing. I estimate that we were probably in the midst of a 1 1/2 hour invitation time! In fact, it is difficult to separate the invitation, from the worship and the worship from the preaching time! It was just one big service with worshipping the King of Kings and what He has done, will do, and IS DOING in the lives of everyone!
Psalms 78:4, "We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done."
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New Beginnings Girl's Academy:
Lamentations 3:21, "This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. V22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. V23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
1. The Lord has provided the money for the Tile in our Dorm!
2. The Lord has provided the Delivery of the Tile from Crossville, TN to Pace, FL!
3. The Lord has provided 5 yards of Concrete for repair and improvements of sidewalks!
4. The Lord has provided 7 Dining Tables and some chairs for our Cafeteria!
5. The Lord has provided 2 Refrigerators!
6. The Lord has provided 1 Washer/Dryer Set!
7. The Lord has provided 1 Freezer!
8. The Lord has provided another weed eater!
9. The Lord has provided some more living room furniture!
10. The Lord has provided 30 single desks to get us started in the school!
11. The Lord has provided many, many other things too many to list in one e-mail!
The Lord provided another crew to accomplish great tasks around the property!
The Bible Baptist Church of Searcy, AR brought the items from Victory Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, AR as well. We are going through everything, cleaning, fine tuning, etc.
We have had about 8 contacts with parents inquiring about NBGA. We are sending out two info packages. Please be in prayer for these girls and their families as they make serious decisions about their needs.
Gathering Fragments,
Bro. Steven
August 25, 2008
GLORY TO THE LAMB OF GOD!
He has opened His hand once again!!
(Psalms 145:16, "Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.")
At New Beginnings Girl's Academy, we now have white ceramic wall tile up in the Dorm Showers! Our Teacher's Shower is being tiled this week!
The Lord has provided 16"x16" Porcelain Floor Tile that normally sells for over $5.00 per Sq. Ft, for .25 cents per square Foot!!!!!! It is commercial grade and should last for many, many years! Total cost is $378.00 for 1512 sq. ft! We are asking The Lord for this cost, as well as delivery from CROSSVILLE, TN to PACE, FLORIDA.
(Psalms 105:1, "O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people")
We are currently in Panama City, FL and preaching in a Revival meeting here at Truth Baptist Church and Heritage Home for Boys. The Lord met with us Sunday! Praise The Lord!!!! A tremendous time around the altar!
Some boys are making things right. There were also two families visiting for the first time Sunday.
Please help us pray for the meeting this week.
I just finished a series on "Truth For Teens Broadcast" entiled "The Purpose of The Pulpit" It is a Nine part series and has already received some response from listeners.
Gathering Fragments for The Master,
Bro. Blankenship
August 17, 2008
GLORY!!!! GLORY!!!! GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Morning, we had a good service at Fellowship Baptist Church. My Family and I had Lunch with Pastor Felix Munoz, and found him to be a friend to this ministry! Praise The Lord! The Pastor will be looking at our Dorm Floor Monday Morning...he specializes in tile flooring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE, AND WHAT YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT!
John 1:48, "Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee."
Pastor Munoz also has some 6" Bathroom Tile that he has been trying to give away. It will be beneficial to us in the Dorm Shower Room!
The Lord knows every need, Glory, Hallelujah, Praise King Jesus!
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Tonight, we were in Bible Way Baptist Church. I got to present the NBGA ministry and preach to the church. God moved in a tremendous way!
Veronica came to me after the service and my wife and I dealt with her from God's Word!! SHE TRUSTED THE SHED BLOOD OF CHRIST AND WAS BORN AGAIN TONIGHT! GLORY!!!! Everyone was so happy for this dear 15 year old who is a new creature now!
Today has been a wonderful Day!
Gathering Fragments for The Master,
Bro. Steven
August 17, 2008
Praise The Lord! Hope you have a wonderful Lord's Day today!! I thank The Lord for His provisions for this week. I thank Him for His provisions TODAY! Psalms 145:16, "Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing."
Tuesday Morning, The Lord started our Day out with this verse for our Family. After 10 years of living over the Road, I didn't realize how expensive Furniture is. We have been searching Thrift Stores for some home furnishings to place in two of our Staff Houses. Tuesday, we purchased Two complete Bedroom sets for $375.00! The Lord opened His hand!
We have direction from The Lord to use the Two Story House to house work groups that come to help. Currently we have two Groups coming. There are three Bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. A Bathroom on both floors. We are looking for Bunk Beds to go in these rooms. If you would have access to some, please contact me. Also, we will need sheets and blankets and mattresses. Towels and Washcloths would be a benefit here.
Our Dorm Floor has been looked at by a local flooring company. The estimated cost of repair is $2,500.00 in material alone. One of the two groups coming may be able to supply the needed labor, but we will need the material.
Thank you to Churches who are sending in Love Gifts for the Home. Every Dollar has been needed and put to use or will be put to use!
This Morning, I'll be preaching for Fellowship Baptist Church here in Pace/Milton, FL.
I ask you to please pray for the meeting as I'll be presenting the New Beginnings Girl's Academy as a possible mission out reach for them and preaching for the congregation.
To God Be The Glory!
Gathering Fragments for The Master
Bro. Steven
August 6, 2008
The Youth meeting at Zion Hill Baptist Church of Greenville, SC was wonderful! Wonderfully hot!! There was a bad storm that came through BEFORE the meeting (can't say that I preached up a storm), that knocked out both Air Conditioners in the church. Thank The Lord, we had half of the lights!! So I preached in the HOT not in the DARK.
There were well over 150 Teens present and God was sure present, too!
Pastor Moore started having these Monthly Teen Meetings back in March this year. They have had over 200 Teens in some Months and not under 100 every other Month! To God Be The Glory! It's His work and His working!
My Family and I arrived back safe and sound Today (Tuesday). We had a good dinner with the Rich Azud Family, who are now on the property. The Lord gave great fellowship with this dear family. They have already been a blessing to us and have only been here for a week!
Tonight, I received a call from a dear Mother who is concerned with her 17 year old Daughter. It's a little complicated to explain, but, Lord willing I will be speaking to the girl's Guardian sometime this week about the possibility of receiving her into the Home. Please pray with me concerning this young lady and her family.
There are regular news reports all across America of teen girls who need help. We are not capable of giving the help, but there is a God in Heaven who is touched by the feelings of our infirmities! The Lord God Almighty can certainly help every girl who will allow Him to. Our prayer is that our Lord will use this property and us mortal human beings in His plan of action!
We will be preparing the Dormitory and our Teacher's home this Month. If you would like to help in cleaning and repairing, please contact me and I'll talk to you about the needs. Ceramic floor work, painting, cleaning, some electrical.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support, The Lord is able!
Gathering Fragments for The Master,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
John 6:12
July 29, 2008
Sunday Night ended with the Alter filled with the congregation! God's people responding to The Holy Spirit's wooing! The Crestview Independent Baptist Church, is no stranger to us. We have been coming for several years and parking on their property while we held Revivals in local Juvenile Facilities. I have preached in the Church a few times, however, this is the first extended meeting I've held here in the Church.
It was great to be present while The Holy Spirit worked so mightily!
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NBGA UPDATE
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I received a phone call Sunday Afternoon from Alabama. A dear Brother in The Lord wanted to give the Home a MTD Riding Lawn mower!!! It is a smaller 12 HP 38" cutting deck, but I tell you, it beats the little 21"
push lawn mower I have been using for the last three weeks!! IT HAS ALREADY BEEN A BLESSING TO US!!! The Brother brought it to me today and brought another Brother with him. They both stayed the night and helped make a few more repairs to the Property.
GOD KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE AT AND WHAT YOU STAND IN NEED OF!!
Another Preacher from Alabama phoned me today and is giving the NBGA a Refrigerator, Pulpit, folding tables, and folding chairs!
Our School Teacher's Sister Contacted us about giving us a complete Sound System that we will use with the girls during Chapel services!!
GOD KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE AT AND WHAT YOU STAND IN NEED OF!!!
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Blankenship
PS I WILL BE PREACHING IN A YOUTH MEETING AT ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH of Greenville, SC this Saturday!! August 02, 2008. I'll also be preaching for the Church on Sunday Morning and for Solid Rock Baptist Church of Greenville, SC on Sunday Night!
July 25, 2008
GLORY! GLORY! GLORY! TWO SOULS SAVED TONIGHT! By the Grace of Almighty God, Two precious young ladies were Born Again!
Tonight, there was more of an oppressing spirit amongst us. The Lord sent a message tonight about "Repentance".
At the very first of the message, four people began to leave. Two got sick, and two had to be back in because of being on House Arrest.
Devils do not want folk to hear the Truth Preached!
But, Glory to God!!!! We had a great service, and The Lord bound the Strongman and spoiled his two of his goods (souls)!
We are meeting through Sunday Night!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
July 22, 2008
REVIVAL SERVICES HAVE BEGUN AT CRESTVIEW INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH!
The Lord has been present during each service, Glory to God!
There has been a good response in the Invitation time. The Lord is giving good help to the people. One young man in his mid Twenties said The Lord truly helped him Monday night! He has been looking for a Wife.
Proverbs 18:22, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." However, he knows to not be "consumed" with the search! Rest in The Lord, and The Lord will send his Wife in His time!
A Husband testified that The Lord gave help in his life. Teenagers and Young Adults testified of The Help of The Lord!
Please help us pray for continuance of The working of The Holy Spirit!
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FBN Radio is now airing "Teen Issue", my Five Minute Daily Broadcast, along with "Truth For Teens" Broadcast on Saturday's.
I received a call from New Hampshire yesterday. A 67 year old Man of God heard my "Teen Issues" Program and wanted to call to meet me and ask for a CD of my "Separation" Issue dealt with.
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The New Beginnings Girl's Academy Ministry is moving along.
This is our Third Week of being on the Property and preparing it for opening. I ask you to please pray that The home will be able to open by the End of August. Thank you to those who pray for us and for those who pray and support the Home.
Bro. Steven
July 16, 2008
Greetings from Pace, FL! The Crew from Panama City, FL was not able to come this week...maybe next week.
Next week, I'll preach for Crestview Independent Baptist Church.
Revival Services will begin Sunday, July 20 - 27! If you are near by, please come on out and we'll have a time.
This week, my family and I are trying to pray and seek God's guidance in the renovations.
We are praying for laborors.
We have the funds for new paint and new Bathroom sinks. We need help in applying the paint, and installing the sinks.
The Dorm Floor is in rough shape here. The Ceramic Tile is fairly new, but it has cracks in portions, broken in portions, and the Tile was not sealed so it is dirty. (girls are rough!) We are having a Flooring Dealer come out Friday and let me know if the existing flooring can be repaired or if we will need new.
Yard work!
I have been mowing the four acres with a small push mower. I mow a little each Day. This is Wednesday Night I am writing and I can barely lift my fingers to type (just kidding).
Seriously, I am needing to buy Lawn Equipment.
If you know anyone who is wanting to give to this Ministry (all gifts are tax deductible)
We need it all:
Riding Lawn Mower (or zero turn would be nice!!!) Leaf Blower Edger Weed Eaters
We are also in great need of three Refrigerators; 3 sets of Electric washer/dryers
1 gas dryer and electric washer.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
Bro. Steven Blankenship
Gathering Fragments for The Master
John 6:12
July 11, 2008
Isaiah 42:9, "Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them."
Here it is Friday, and we are excited about the NEW BEGINNINGS here!
We arrived here, after a 12 hour trip on Monday and was greeted by a crew of 7 from Church in Alabama. The Boy's Home from MO came just after we did. Then came a couple from Maryland. A total of 22 people began work on the property. After Tuesday, the property began to take on the NEW BEGINNING!
Thanks to Trussville Southside Baptist Church (Alabama) we now have new cabinets and fresh paint in our Cafeteria House; Fresh paint inside our school; and repaired plumbing throughout the property!
The Grass was knee high in places and now is mowed and cleaned up quite a bit!
It has been a great week. The Lord has been so good with no injuries and great working conditions.
There is another crew coming Monday - Wednesday to help with more yard work and clean up.
There is still quite a lot to do. If you would like to do like Trussville Southside Baptist did, and get together a good crew to come and help, please call me at:
(205) 907-0489
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Steven
Gathering Fragments for The Master
John 6:12
July 23, 2008
REVIVAL SERVICES HAVE BEGUN AT CRESTVIEW INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH!
The Lord has been present during each service, Glory to God!
There has been a good response in the Invitation time. The Lord is giving good help to the people. One young man in his mid Twenties said The Lord truly helped him Monday night! He has been looking for a Wife.
Proverbs 18:22, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." However, he knows to not be "consumed" with the search! Rest in The Lord, and The Lord will send his Wife in His time!
A Husband testified that The Lord gave help in his life. Teenagers and Young Adults testified of The Help of The Lord!
Please help us pray for continuance of The working of The Holy Spirit!
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FBN Radio is now airing "Teen Issue", my Five Minute Daily Broadcast, along with "Truth For Teens" Broadcast on Saturday's.
I received a call from New Hampshire yesterday. A 67 year old Man of God heard my "Teen Issues" Program and wanted to call to meet me and ask for a CD of my "Separation" Issue dealt with.
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The New Beginnings Girl's Academy Ministry is moving along.
This is our Third Week of being on the Property and preparing it for opening. I ask you to please pray that The home will be able to open by the End of August. Thank you to those who pray for us and for those who pray and support the Home.
Bro. Steven
July 8, 2008
Well...We are now at the property of New Beginnings Girl's Academy, Pace, FL!! We have over 20 men here to work (from AL, MD, MO) Please help me pray for God's Speed to complete each task that lies ahead this week. There is a lot to do, but thank The Lord for the needed help this week. There is also a crew from Arkansas that is planning on coming in August. I also have a crew from Panama City, FL waiting to come at any given time we need them.
Thank you, Lord!
Also, I spoke to a Brother in Christ who works for a home in NC that receives DYS children. But, he said that he and his wife would be glad to transport any girls whose parents wish to put them into NBGA! He is certified to work with children and will prove very beneficial for girls coming out of the NC, SC, GA area!
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Blankenship
Gathering Fragments for The Master
John 6:12
July 4, 2008
TWO YOUNG MEN SAVED AT MOUNTAIN VIEW YOUTH SERVICES!
I only got to preach two services, but, I did get to visit with most of the 134 boys incarcerated face to face!
Chaplain Eric Peters was very helpful today and has a great ministry there. Tonight God allowed me to see some great and mighty things that I knew not.
The Lord gave us a good first service. The Second service involved the drug and substance abuse boys. They came in fairly unruly (they acted like a bunch of juvenile delinquents!) The singing service was cut short and we got right into the preaching.
The Lord moved in and began moving in their young rebellious hearts. I love these guys! It simply thrills everything within me when I witness The Holy Spirit gripping the rebellious hearts and saying, "Come unto me..."
At the Invitation time, Joseph, a tall boy with long blond hair came forward. Sin has already marked his face. The young 18 year old looked no younger than 38 years old! Aged 20 years. He probably started dope when he was Eight or so. Sin has taken him further that he thought he would ever go.
He said to me, "I really appreciate what you said. It's all true! I'm saved, but not living like it at all. I think I need to get right and lead some of these others the right way"
He bowed on his knees in front of his peers!
Two more shot out of their seats. Unsaved, they turned to the Lamb of God and trusted His finished work on Calvary (I Corinthians 15:1-4).
I truly thank our Lord that He allowed me to be in these services tonight.
Please pray for Joseph and the others.
Bro. Blankenship
PS Lord willing we will be at Jack's Creek Baptist Church Sunday and help in a good old fashioned Baptism!
July 3, 2008
SERVICES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW YOUTH SERVICES TODAY! Dandridge, TN
I'll be there from 2:00pm - 8:00pm I'll be preaching three services today (Thursday, July 03) 2:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
I'll also get to do about 1 1/2 hours total of personal visitation with the 144 boys.
To God Be The Glory! Please help me in praying for the presence of The Holy Spirit and favor with God, the staff and boys.
After services today, I must record next week's "Teen Issues" Radio Programs. I need supernatural physical strength for this task today.
Thank you for your prayers.
I also was able to preach at Open Door Independent Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN last night! They have been a long time supporter of this ministry. The Church gave $500.00 for New Beginnings Girl's Academy!
I was notified of a Church in FL that is closing their Christian School and has a surplus of Uniforms. We have been praying about Uniforms for the Girls at NBGA. If The Lord would be pleased, we would like to have these Uniforms.
Gathering Fragments for The Master
Bro. Steven Blankenship
John 6:12
June 28, 2008
WE HAD A GREAT MEETING!
Bible Missionary Baptist Church hosted a youth meeting this weekend.
Bro. David Wells of McQuady, KY and I preached the meeting.
There were over 100 present during Friday Night and probably about 80 for the Saturday Service.
The Lord moved in mightily!!! It was great. I'll preach both services Sunday. Please pray for the services.
I have a RV Repair man ready to work on my Motorhome Monday in Sevierville, TN. It may take a couple of Days.
Thursday, I'll preach at Mountain View Youth Services of Dandridge, TN.
Please pray for power and favor with the boys and Staff.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Steven
June 24, 2008
We had Visitors every night, Praise The Lord! Good Singing from the Congregation as well as the specials sang by the "Smith Trio". I kept thinking of the Ladies, "The Burns Trio"
My Family and I had the privilege to help in the Printing Ministry.
Pastor Melton encouraged us all by reminding us that our fingerprints are on what tracts, booklets, etc that we helped in. This is eternal work!!
Publish the Word!!!! The Lord is Good!
We are on our way to White Bluff, TN where Bible Missionary Baptist Church will host a good Youth Meeting starting Friday June 27th.
Keep also the service at Mountain View Youth Services of Dandridge, TN in prayer as we prepare for that Day of July 03.
July 06, I will be back at Jack's Creek Baptist Church of Burnsville, NC. The Church has asked if I will take part in a Baptism Service that Day!! There will be about Six or so people ready for Baptism. I am so looking forward to that Day. The Lord knit my heart with their's back in January of this year. The people hold a very special place in my heart.
July 07, we will heading down to New Beginnings Girl's Academy to start clean up and preparation of the home.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Blankenship
June 21, 2008
REVIVAL SERVICES WITH BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, MARTIN, TN began tonight!
It is good be back with Pastor James Melton and the good folks. 2006 was our last meeting with them.
Tomorrow, we will be helping in their Print Shop before the service at 7:00pm.
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I just put the deposits down for the Utilities to be turned on. We have been living over the Road for Ten years, this is kind of "new" for me.
$750.00 worth of Deposits just so we can have Water, Electric, and Gas!
To God Be The Glory!!
I mentioned of the Family praying about coming to help...
They are coming for Two Months! Just to "come and see"...
Our School Teacher is coming in September...
We will be there July 07....
Work crews still on schedule for coming the same week (July 07)...
One Brother is a professional painter and will be painting at least one of the houses, perhaps two that week!
There has been a "glitch" in our School furniture that Victory Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, AR was giving to us. There has been an offer accepted on their Building, and the prospective buyers want the school furniture to stay. The Lord knows exactly what we stand in need of.
Some Carpenters in Searcy, AR suggested they may just come down and custom build what we need in the School!
By the way...the two girls whose Parents wished to send to us had to go to another Ministry because we were not prepared to receive them. THEY HAVE BOTH BEEN SAVED AND ARE DOING REAL WELL!
Bro. Blankenship
June 15, 2008
Souls Saved This Week!!
What a wonderful spirit all weekend! In just Wednesday - Saturday we have heard over 20 Messages from Preachers! What a great time this year.
We thank The Lord as well as Bible Baptist Church, Searcy, AR for all their hard work in preparing for the meeting.
To God Be The Glory!
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New Beginnings Girl's Academy
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There is a Brother who is willing to help teach us Organic Gardening.
I have a crew here in Arkansas ready to help in moving our School Furniture from Pine Bluff to Pace, FL.
Bro. Blankenship
June 13, 2008
YOUTH CONFERENCE 2008, BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, SEARCY, ARKANSAS! THEME: "I sought for a man among them...to stand in the gap..." Based on Ezekiel 22:30.
The Church was full to capacity last night! Many young people. Folks from TN, MO, AR, Rhode Island, Kansas, Louisiana, NC, and other States.
Every Preacher that has preached has been "right on target"! Good strong Conviction, coupled with Good strong Encouragement! Good Balanced meeting this year.
Today is one of my favorite Services. THE YOUNG PREACHERS will be preaching this Morning.
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New Beginnings Girl's Academy
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We did look at the Furniture for the Model A.C.E. Christian School and it is beautiful!
The Former Pastor built this SOLID! In so much, I am wondering if it can even be moved. Please help me pray that The Lord will send me council concerning this.
Victory Baptist Church does have smaller A.C.E. Desks (workstations) that can be moved easily. There are 17 of them. You may remember I was praying for 18 (capacity of our Dorm). This will get us started no doubt.
I would love to have the MODEL A.C.E. furniture, but The Lord knows what we NEED.
We are still praying for 2 or 3 Refrigerators, 2 Freezers, 2 Washer and Dryer sets.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Steven
June 7, 2008
"I HAVE BEEN THINKING THAT I NEED GOD IN MY LIFE." Shaquill told me from behind his Steel Door in the "Unit" (Lock Down).
"How long have you been thinking that?" I asked "I AIN'T GONNA' LIE...ABOUT TEN MINUTES...AND THEN YOU WALK TO MY DOOR ASKING IF I WANT A TRACT!"
Would you call that a "Divine Appointment"??? The young man bowed his head and trusted Christ as Saviour!!
There has been about Seven Saved during this Revival!! Last Night the young men began Testifying about How Good God has been to them. How they are going to start being honorable to their Parents and Grandparents.
Even how they wished to start taking care of their Children. These guys are all under Nineteen Years of Age.
We have one more Day Today! I'll keep you posted.
Bro. Blankenship
"Gathering Fragments for The Master"
John 6:12
June 3, 2008
Revival at Taft Youth Services of Pikeville, TN begins Thursday!
Thank you for praying. Pray for the Volunteers as they drive in from Nashville, Carthage, and Crossville, TN.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Steven
May 29, 2008
THE LORD BLESSED! All Three Nights of Revival Meeting were wonderful, thanks to The Lord.
There was a main theme to the Revival. "Leadership" and who our youth are following.
Isaiah 3:12, "As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths."
Tonight, there will be the Church Drama, "THE LETTER". This is based on the Chick Tract by the same name. 7:00pm tonight!
Our next meeting will be at Taft Youth Services of Pikeville, TN coming up June 05-07
Bro. Steven
May 26, 2008
REVIVAL TIME AGAIN!
Manna Baptist Church, 121 Flatwood Lane, Spartanburg, SC. 7:00pm each night. I'll preach through Wednesday Night. If you are within driving distance, come on in and enjoy the King James Boys playing and singing
Tonight. Thursday Night the Church will have "The Letter"! It is a very powerful play the Members will act in. Bring every lost family and friend to this great Night!
I had the privilege to preach for Wolf Valley Baptist Church Sunday Morning. Heiskell, TN. The Lord was very gracious in meeting with us!
He helped several in attendance. The Church gave us $500.00 offering for the New Beginnings Girl's Academy as well as a good offering for my Family! I have heard from other Churches who are mailing us an offering for the Academy! I praise The Lord for His provisions. Some have decided to support the home on a monthly basis. If you would like to support the home monthly, please send me an email and let me know.
Last Night, I was pleased to preach for Bluegrass Pike Baptist Church of Danville, KY. This was the first time I preached for these folks.
Pastor Travis Alltop has only been there Six Months and doing an excellent job for The Lord! The Church is going to begin supporting the Home on a Monthly basis.
Remember, we will be on the property at Pace, FL in July, August, as part of September. There are three groups coming in July to help us prepare the place for receiving girls. There are several Juvenile Facilities I will be preaching in around FL during these Months. My Family and I will also drive out to some Youth Meetings during these Months.
To God Be The Glory!
Proverbs 24:27, "Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house."
Bro. Steven Blankenship
Gathering Fragments for The Master
May 19, 2008
FOUR PRECIOUS SOULS SAVED THIS WEEK AT JACK'S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH!
You may remember in January I preached a Revival Meeting here and there two saved, Jennifer and Jason.
Well, during this Revival Meeting, Hannah, their oldest Daughter was saved! Along with Darby, Lindsay, and Stetson.
Every Visitor that came commented on the presence of The Holy Spirit being so sweet and wonderful. Last night, a local Pastor commented how that there was such a presence of PEACE in the Church.
I am thankful to be a part of these meetings.
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NEW BEGINNINGS GIRL'S ACADEMY UPDATE:
The Lord has opened my schedule up so that we will be on the property from July, August, and the first half of September. During the second week of July we have a group from Alabama and a group from Missouri and a group from Florida coming to help clean, repair, and make ready the property.
Our School Teacher will be on the property by September.
We already have heard from some who wish to support this Home for Troubled Girls monthly.
If you will take the time to review our "NEEDS LIST" from our website www.truth4teens.org click on NEW BEGINNINGS GIRLS ACADEMY.
It has been updated! Many needs have already been taken care of. I have added a few more that I thought of that we need.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Steven Blankenship
May 17, 2008
Because you prayed...
Wednesday Night, The Lord saved two young ladies. What a wonderful Saviour we have!!!
Wednesday Night after the service, God saved a young man named Stetson!!
At home with his Family, Praise The Lord!! Thursday we had great liberty to preach again.
Tonight, The Lord saved Darby, another young lady! What a wonderful service. Some of the folks believe this was the "best" night yet! The Folks at Jack's Creek love preaching and they love God's Preacher!
That is four saved this week, Glory to the name of Jesus! The name above EVERY name!
We have Saturday and all Day Sunday left!
To God Be The Glory!
Bro Blankenship
May 15, 2008
HANNAH GOT SAVED! LINDSAY GOT SAVED!
GLORY, GLORY, GLORY! There was also six year old Jocelyn came forward for salvation, but not sure whether she understood fully or not. Tonight may be the very first time she has ever heard the Bible preached!
What a glorious time tonight. Thank you, Jack's Creek Baptist for having this Revival.
Thank you, Lord, for your presence tonight!
The invitation time lasted 30 - 40 minutes tonight. With Testimonies and a very good spirit in the place. It's good to be where God is!
Bro. Blankenship
PS I wish to attach my "Special Report" with this email. I have not tried to keep you in suspense. I only wished for my Supporting Churches to receive the news first.
The Lord has opened the door to open the "New Beginnings Girls Academy"
of Pace, FL. It is a tremendous step of faith. The Lord not only has opened this door of opportunity, but every time I take a step, He is right there!!!!
I am attaching a "Needs List" as well that I wish you to help me pray over.
I am receiving applications now. If you have or know of a young lady ages 12 - 17 who would benefit from a Christian Girl's Home, please contact me either by phone (205)907-0489 or email.
To God Be The GLORY!
May 12, 2008
What a great Day today! We have made it to NC!
I preached for Jack's Creek Baptist Church of Burnsville this Morning and then Laurel Pines Baptist Church of Fairview tonight. Both service were power packed! Good liberty in each Church.
Revival Services at Jack's Creek officially begin Monday Night at 7:00pm.
If you can come and bring a group out from your Church, I believe The Lord will meet needs. This is a loving Church and eager to hear from God's Holy Word!
This email goes out to about 160 people. If you know of someone in your church that is wishing to Pastor, please reply and let me know. I have a good Church in mind.
Bro. sTeven
May 7, 2008
GLORY! GLORY! GLORY!
There has been a Boy's Home started with about Eight Boys in it right now. They have joined us for the Two services. Eric raised his hand last night that he was lost. Tonight, he shot out of his seat at the end of the message and asked, "What must I do to be saved?"
Girls started weeping throughout the message and were covering the floor with their tears of repentance! It is good to be where God is!!
I'll preach for the local church Wednesday Night, Bible Believer's Baptist Church.
NOTE: THE YOUTH MEETING AT LAUREL PINES BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIRVIEW, NC SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
I'll still be there for Sunday Night for the Evening Service.
DON'T FORGET THE REVIVAL SERVICES AT JACK'S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH OF BURNSVILLE, NC!
May 11 Sunday Morning
May 12-18
Bro. Steven BlankenshipMay 5, 2008
TWO NIGHTS OF SERVICE!
Please pray for Monday and Tuesday Night Services at a Christian Girl's Boarding School here in MO. The Lord moved among the home last night after Church and moved from 8:30 until 11:00pm! Girl's were getting right, weeping, and burdened over the souls of their peers!
In Christ,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
April 29, 2008
Uriah means "Flame of Jehovah". 2 Samuel 11:17 says, "...and Uriah the Hittite died also." I preached the past two Days on "Why the Fire of God has died" The Lord has helped the Church in extending to tonight. The Lord affirmed that tonight will be the last night. He has said what He wanted and we are thankful for that!
We are on to the Street Preacher's Conference up in Memphis, TN. Pray for traveling grace and souls to be stirred.
Thank you for your Friendship!
Bro. Blankenship
April 28, 2008
WE WILL MEET AGAIN TONIGHT!
The Lord met with us mightily Sunday! Here at Hudson Chapel Baptist Church of Catawba, NC, The Holy Spirit moved folks heart in both services. One Son "Text Messaged" his Mother, "IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU
ARE LATE, HE JUST STARTED." (This is the first time I didn't mind if someone text messaged during service!)
Pastor Bentley felt led of The Lord to have the Church meet again for another service tonight. The Church is located on Hudson Chapel Road in Catawba, NC. Between Hickory and Statesville, NC
I'll keep you posted.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
April 21, 2008
WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND!
The Revival at Crossroads Baptist of Vanceboro, NC was held over another Night (Saturday).
One young Soul was saved (Marlene) and several Teens repented from their "Myspace.com" Account!
Some began thanking their Parents that they never allowed them to have one, others weeping confessed to having one and repented! Still other Parents whose Children were not present with them were heading home to get rid of it! One dear Father testified that he wished he had heard this message Eight years ago, before it affected his Son.
We held an old fashion "Sin Burning" (Acts 19:19) that same night!
Sunday Morning I preached at the Craven County Correctional Institute.
Over 100 inmates were in attendance. There were some saved! It is quite a blessing to see the men pack the service out and then willing to walk the aisle to receive Christ as their Saviour!
After this early Morning Service, My Family and I drove up to Windsor, NC. I Taught Sunday School, and preached in both AM and PM services.
The Lord helped the Church. What wonderful services we had!
I'm having our Motorhome repaired this week. Be in prayer for the repairmen. The Lord has supplied the financial burden on my part! Glory to The Lamb of God!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
Gathering The Fragments for The Master
April 19, 2008
TWO STUDENTS SAVED AT CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY!! (Greenville, NC)
The Lord moved in and began dealing with their young hearts at the Christian School!
One Student was saved during Invitation. The other, C.J., asked to be saved shortly after we dismissed services!
I learned that another young man asked his class to forgive him for not being a good Christian Testimony Witness! He asked the Principal and Teacher to forgive him also!
We had a large church group come in last night to Crossroads Baptist Church. Many were in the Altar at Invitation.
NOTICE:
I will not be at New Lighthouse Baptist Church of Windsor, NC Tonight!
I'll stay at Crossroads and hold another service. I am thankful for Pastors who want to see God work, not just in their own church.
To God Be The Glory.
Bro. Steven Blankenship
Gathering The Fragments for The Master
April 17, 2008
Glory to God!
The Lord met with us once again tonight! In such a way that folks are moving toward the Altar! I still believe the Altar will alter your life!
Some of the Teens that have shown apathy to The Spirit of God were drawn into the message tonight! They are being dealt with, and I am thankful for that.
Tomorrow Night, we are expecting 20 teens from one church alone to be here! It will be a special Youth Night.
I spoke to the Principal of Calvary Baptist Academy of Greenville, NC and I may be heading there in the Morning to preach for their School.
To God Be The Glory
In Christ,
Bro. BlankenshipApril 15, 2008
REVIVAL SERVICES UNDERWAY AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH OF VANCEBORO, NC!
The Church is located 2.5 miles down Chandler Road off of Hwy 17, South of Hwy 102.
We had good services Sunday. Monday night, The Lord met with us greatly.
The conviction was very "thick"! Sadly folks walked out still Hell bound, lost in their sins!
We have four more nights.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
April 11, 2008
What a tremendous week!
Monday - Wednesday, I had the opportunity to preach for the Calvary Baptist Academy, New Bern, NC. The Lord met with us in a great manner.
Wednesday, you could see the students really getting help. If we had more Days, I believe The Lord would begin moving them in a greater manner.
Wednesday, I also preached for Grace Baptist Academy, Newport, NC. I also helped preach a Funeral at Grace, and preached for the Wednesday Night service. The Lord was gracious to give four excellent services, filled with Him!
Revival services will begin Sunday at Crossroads Baptist Church of Chocowinity, NC
The Church is on Chandler Road with a Vanceboro, NC address.
To God Be The Glory!
Gathering the Fragments,
Bro. Steven Blankenship
April 6, 2008
GOOD MORNING!
What a great Day! I'll be at Grace Baptist Church of Jacksonville, NC all day today (SS, AM, PM)
Pray for the Youth, they are letting The Lord have His way in their lives! It is exciting!
Monday thru Wednesday I'll preach at Calvary Baptist Academy of New Bern, NC. I love preaching for this Christian School! If you are near by, services start at 10:00 AM
Don't forget the Revival at Crossroads Baptist Church of Chocowinity, NC coming up beginning April 16.
Have a wonderful Lord's Day! Perhaps we will see each other in GLORY Today!
Bro. Blankenship
"Perhaps Today"
April 3, 2008
SPRING SHARE-A-THON FOR FBN RADIO: The Lord has been good! Very Good!
The Operating Expense of this far reaching Station is $1,000.00 per Day. Since Monday, there has been enough operating expense money raised to take care from April 01 - the end of August! This Station is Listener Supported, and we praise The Lord for everyone's help in this. There is still a ways to go. Only Three More Days of this year's Share-a-thon.
The Station has to raise support to take us up to March. If you haven't tuned in, you ought to do so at your local station or www.fbnradio.com
Last Night, I preached for Grace Baptist Church of Jacksonville, NC. WOW! Praise The Lord for showing up and dealing with the young people. The Altar were filled with young people getting help of The Lord. I stand Amazed in the presence of The Lord! Their young people are heading to Walls, MS for a good Youth conference through Saturday. I'll be back on Sunday, Lord willing, for two more services! I ask you to please help me pray for the young people of Grace Baptist, Jacksonville, NC. God is working in their lives and it is exciting to see!
Lord willing, I will be preaching for Calvary Baptist Church Academy of New Bern, NC. I always have liberty when I preach for this good School.
Revival in Chocowinity, NC is coming up in a couple of weeks! If you are in the Eastern NC area, make plans now to join us over there at Crossroads Baptist Church!
The Lord Bless you, richly today!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 30, 2008
We arrived safely in NEWPORT, NC late last night! It was good to finally arrive here after a couple of Days travel time.
Grace Baptist Church, home of FBN Radio.
The Lord met with us in the services today! My, my, my. What a good move of The Holy Spirit! There was a Teen Girl and an Adult Lady saved this Morning.
Starting tomorrow, I will be helping in their Spring Share-a-thon. It will bless your heart to tune in and listen to it!
You can tune in at: www.fbnradio.com and lick on "Listen".
If you are interested, my schedule is:
Monday 3-7 pm, Tuesday 7-11 am, Wednesday 11-3 pm, Thursday 3-7 pm, Friday 3-7 pm
These times are all Eastern Standard Time. You can listen in anytime, you'll be blessed for sure!
Thank you for praying.
Bro. Steven Blankenship
March 27, 2008
"I GOT SAVED LAST NIGHT IN MY ROOM!" Happily said Amanda Tuesday Night! If you remember, The Lord began stirring the young ladies' hearts mightily on Monday Night. At the close of the service, no one moved toward The Lord. Tuesday Night, four young ladies came in all smiles and in better spirits! At the close of this meeting, Amanda volunteered to testify that she was saved in her room Monday Night! What a sweet spirit she has. She can go back home a new creature in Christ!
Billy was saved on Monday as well. Tuesday, he asked to speak to me about how to keep from going back to sin. As I was giving him council from the Word of God, one of the scriptures we looked at was, Proverbs 1:10, "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not."
Not 5 seconds after we read this, the boys who were not being reasoned with began making faces and trying to get him to laugh. Billy said, "Is this a sign?" I told him it wasn't necessarily a "sign", but was confirmation that God's Word is true!! He started chuckling with glee, "That's so cool!" he said. When a New Born Child of God begins realizing that The Bible is real, this is not make believe, it is joyous.
This week there were Five Boys and One Girl saved in this Detention Center. Six young people going back to their homes redeemed by the Blood of The Lamb!
We will be heading for FBN Headquarters next week in Newport, NC for their Spring Share-a-thon. I invite you to make plans to listen in either on your local station or through: www.fbnradio.com
It will bless your heart just to tune in and see What The Lord does!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 25, 2008
What a good Day on Sunday!
We held two services. The second service was the very best of the entire week! There were about 71 present in the Chapel Building. The Holy Ghost began to move among the young ones. Some began to weep in their pew, others looked like they were "frozen" and couldn't move!
It got very intense during the message. When I finished and closed my Bible, the boys began to "APPLAUD"! Yes, Applaud! They don't come from a church background, they didn't know what to do, but knew they wanted to do something! A little different, but I understood their need to express, 'GLORY TO GOD! PRAISE THE LORD! AMEN!' etc.
There were Seven more saved!
Tonight I am in Florida, at the start of a three Day Revival in a local Juvenile Detention Center.
The seven girls present tonight were visited by The Holy Ghost. Some began to weep, trying not to, but weeping none the less. Surprisingly, none were saved! Please pray for these girls.
The Five Boys present heard a soul stirring message from Bro. Israel Warren on "Who is Jesus?" One young man repented of his sins and trusted Christ to save him!
Please pray for me. I will be having a very important meeting tomorrow Morning (March 25th).
Thank you for your friendship and your prayers.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 23, 2008
FOURTEEN YOUTHS TRUSTED CHRIST FOR SALVATION TONIGHT!!
Some were weeping on the altar! It is very good to see broken hearts and contrite spirits!
Psalms 34:18, "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
We had a very good spirit in the service tonight. The Holy Ghost began moving early in the service!
The Campus here is divided into two sections. They will not mix the two, so the last two nights I held services for one section and tonight I held the service for the second section.
Lord willing, we will hold two separate services (one for each section).
We are attempting something great for God!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 21, 2008
GLORY! Michael and Nick were saved tonight!
With tattoos covering his arms, 16 year old Michael kneeled at the old fashion altar and trusted Christ to save him tonight! So sad to see how the Devil gets young men to dedicate their spirit, soul and body to him.
Praise The Lord, he repented tonight, trusting Christ for redemption! Nick was happy to find forgiveness for his sins tonight too! We had a very good service.
After the service we ate at Cracker Barrel. The Lord opened the door to speak to the Cashier about her eternal soul. Here is a dear lady who said she was "scared" to get saved! Her reasoning? With Muslims and other wicked people in America, "I would be afraid to say I'm a Christian. You don't know who you would set off."
You know, even lost people realize the coming persecution! Be ye ready.
Be sure you are Born Again. Every Born Again Believer needs to draw close to God.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 16, 2008
Good Day, to You!
The Lord saved two young men yesterday Afternoon! Jesse and James (Jesse,James!)
After the message I preached, Pastor McGraw brought an excellent message on "The Sons of Belial". While the boys were looking at me, I asked does any one wish to be saved today? James SHOT HIS HAND UP QUICK! Others followed, Glory to God!
I thank God for the help I had. After the Volunteers that came with me dealt with several boys, Jesse professed Christ as Saviour with tears in his eyes! James was saved! And others got help of The Lord!
You prayed for Calvin last week and he got saved. Would you please pray for Kuamain? He is a young man who fought with the Holy Ghost Conviction yesterday. He needs Salvation. I will not get a chance to visit with him again on this trip, but he has Gospel Tracts, Jesse and James, and there is another young man named Blake who was saved last year when we held a service here!
Please pray for Holy Ghost power today at Crestview Independent Baptist Church.
I am praying for you and your church!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 15, 2008
There were Nine young men saved in this week's Revival!
Last night a young man who had been in the "Latin Kings" (a Gang), drugs, shootings, mental ward, Boy's Home...PREACHED TO THE JUVENILES LAST NIGHT! What a example of the grace of All Mighty God!
I told of another young man who has the talent for Welding. He could be making $60.00 per hour minimum. He has had the opportunity to sound Biblical Teaching and Preaching. He has had an opportunity to travel with his Dad literally around the world in Mission work (which he never did), yet he lives in an old bus outside his Parent's house. He is a Drug Addict for Ten years. His Wife just got out of Prison and wants nothing to do with him. His Daughter has left him to live with her Mother. He has no life but to live day to day for the drug.
But by the Grace of God, that could be me! That could be YOU!
This Afternoon, I'll hold a service for a Wilderness Juvenile Program close here. Please pray for the service. Lord willing, I'll have an hour and a half service today.
2:30 - 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
Sunday, I'll preach both services for Crestview Independent Baptist Church.
Thank you for your continued praying.
March 12, 2008
CALVIN WAS SAVED TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WASN'T GOING TO SEND ANOTHER UPDATE SO SOON, BUT I COULDN'T WAIT!
Four others were saved tonight as well!
After Calvin was saved, he said, "I feel like I'm gonna cry!"
It was a blessing! To God Be The Glory!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 12, 2008
Two more young SAVED last night! The Facility allowed both levels to be in the same service. My friend, Pastor McGraw preached a great message on being "Spiritually Handcuffed". In dealing with four young men last night, one named Shane trusted Christ as his Saviour. The other three were not as willing, or able!
Calvin said, "I can't pray!" His face was so much in pain. It was obvious that the devils of Hell are tormenting him. A young man who wants to be saved but unable to pray! If you can trust Christ, you better do it NOW! There is coming a time when you will be unable to!
Past feeling! Another young man wanted to be saved, but, said, "My Dad was shot by a man. If I get saved I won't be able to take revenge!"
The third young man, came forward, but could or would not believe.
I'm telling you, now is the time for Salvation!
2 Corinthians 6:2, "(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)"
Two of the young men were dealt with a second time by the Volunteers with me.
Please pray for these three and others! On a better side, Jalil was saved last night too. Three more nights left.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 11, 2008
GLORY! Thank you for your help in praying about this week's Revival. The Asst. Director has approved two services each night through Friday Night! We will be able to reach both Level 6 and Level 8 sides!!
Last night there were two young men SAVED, SAVED, SAVED!
There was a real good spirit in both services last night. Please continue helping us pray for the rest of the week. We were here in October of 2007 and there were still some young men who haven't made it out yet. It was good to see them still loving The Lord and still trying to be a witness while inside!
In Christ,
Bro. BlankenshipMarch 8, 2008
WHEW! We left Maryland at 11:00 pm Wednesday Night and arrived in Asheville, NC by 2:00 pm Thursday. After a short break for Supper and a short nap, we left at 8:00 pm heading for FL. We arrived here at 6:30pm Friday, at Light House Baptist Church, Panama City, FL with services starting at 7:00pm! Jumped out of the Bus, grabbed my Bible and Saxophone and headed into the Sanctuary! The Church has been in a spirit of Revival for about three Months! Over 40 people saved since Dec. 29! This week they have been hosting their Annual Camp Meeting and up until Last night had witnessed 11 souls saved! One 30 year old man surrendered to preach the Gospel!
Last night there were three "young" preachers (including the 30 year old) who preached. They had a Family who played strings and sang for the meeting. And then I brought a message. Three more teens trusted The Lord Jesus Christ!
GLORY TO THE LAMB OF GOD!
There are services tonight and Sunday. Sunday Night, my Family and I will be pulling out heading for another part of FL to be in Two Juvenile Facilities. One of them houses Level 6 AND Level 8 Teen Boys. They have to be kept separate at all times.
Please help me pray for the right schedule to present to the Facility. I would like to preach to both Levels.
Then, Lord willing, we will be in a Wilderness Program in that area.
To God Be The Glory!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
March 5, 2008
Only one more night left!
Thank you for praying this week.
I have been coming here for a few years, and this year has been great!
People have been helped, the Choir is singing the best I've ever heard them, the people are in the greatest spirits. The Church just seems to be "in tune" with The Lord! How wonderful to be a part of this meeting. Lord willing, The Pastor and I will go see the dear man who admitted to being lost on Sunday. His name is John. Please pray for him as we visit with him Today (Wednesday).
Right after the service, we will be heading on down the road. We have a stop in NC, and then on to Lighthouse Baptist Church of Panama City, FL for their Youth night on Friday! I believe The Lord is going to do something great this night! I have heard the reports that the Church has seen 29 people Saved since December 29! The Church is in a state of Revival!
Next week will begin a series of Juvenile Facility Revivals.
God Bless, we will be in touch!
Bro. Blankenship
March 2, 2008
We are safe and sound here in Maryland! No problems leaving the Mountains of NC and getting here last night.
The Church had 133 in Sunday School this Morning. This week kicks off Gospel Light's "March to Sunday School" Campaign. They were very excited about the number of folks in God's house today.
The Lord met with us in both services today! Praise His Holy Name!
This Morning, a dear soul told me, "Preacher, I know I need a change in my life. What I need is to get saved! But, my life is in such turmoil, how do I get saved with a knife in my back?"
I tell you, very ripened fruit! Yet, he wouldn't trust Christ! He said he would be back tonight, but never showed.
Another Sister just got out of The Hospital for Depression. She has such a sweet spirit about her. "Preacher, that message was for me" she told me. The Lord gave her help today.
Many other testimonies were told to me concerning the message. It is always to hear of the good grace of our God!
We have three more nights, please help me pray!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 23, 2008
We are back South, back here in Western NC.
We had a great time up North with each church. I've always loved going in there when other Preachers seem to head deep South during the Winter Months. For a few years, we used to go into West Virginia and the people would come out from those hollers and pack the church building! The Temperatures outside would be cold, but the Spiritual Temperature in the church would be warm!
During this years trip up to PA, NH, ME, The Lord not only helped the folks there, but He sure drew nigh to my family. During sickness, and health concerns, God was with us and wonderfully provided for us.
I preached for Jack's Creek Baptist Church of Burnsville, Wednesday night. I preached on "Soul Winning". There was such a sweet spirit and unction of God.
Lord willing, I'll preach for Jack's Creek on Sunday Night, and Price's Creek Baptist Church on Sunday Morning (close to Burnsville).
Bro. Blankenship
February 18, 2008
Heading back down SOUTH!
We had great meetings up in New Hampshire and Maine. There are actually SAVED folk up there!
I was able to preach one last service for the Christian School of South Liberty Baptist Church of South Liberty, Maine. A very sobering message entitled "LEADERS, PLEASERS, AND BLEEDERS". In 2006 God moved upon the Young people there and moved them in a mighty, mighty way. Please pray for this group. They stand in need today.
When we left Maine on Thursday, we did have to stop overnight in MA for Tanya could not travel easily.
Upon checking out on Friday and starting our journey southward, again she became unable to travel comfortably. God is so good! He provided stops along the way that were beneficial and private for her. There was even a space of many miles that she had minimum problems.
We stopped here in Loganville, PA and stayed in the upstairs apartment of Heritage Baptist Church. We arrived at about 2:30AM on Saturday Morning and got into bed about 3:00AM. Saturday was a good day of rest for her.
Sunday, we only needed to walk downstairs for Church!
Tanya has a Dr's Appointment this Wednesday in Asheville, NC concerning her Fibroid Tumor. Thank you for your prayers.
Lord willing, I'll preach for Jack's Creek Baptist Church on Wednesday and Sunday Night. I'll be at Price's Creek on Sunday Morning.
We are expecting to be approved at the Juvenile Facility on Knoxville, TN just any day.
Also, I have Mt. Meigs Youth Services Scheduled again for the Spring Revival.
In between these meetings, we will be in Mechanicsville, MD with the good people of Gospel Light Baptist Church. We always have a good meeting there.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 13, 2008
AMAZING!
Cold, snow, ice, SLICK! yet, folks came out to Church to hear the Word of God! We had a good ending service. Lord willing, if the School meets tomorrow, I'll preach a final message to the students, and then be off heading SOUTH!
Tanya has a Doctor's appointment for Feb. 20th.
I glorify the Lord for touching Isaac Stonewall! He is up and going strong.
Thank you for ringing the prayer bells of Heaven for him and my wife.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 11, 2008
We arrived in Liberty, Maine on Saturday Night!
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW!! Forecast for the next couple of days? SNOW, SNOW, SNOW!!
Fine with us, as long as the Holy Spirit SHOWS, SHOWS, SHOWS!
Sunday we had a great Day! Good attendance with a very good spirit in the Church. Tonight, we had few folk, but a very good service.
I trust you will help me pray for South Liberty Baptist Church and Academy. This is probably my fourth or fifth time preaching here. I remember the very first time I was here, the young people moved closer to The Lord greatly. I still have their letters in which they wrote of God's touch in their lives. Each service seem to build with people and with the Spirit of God! Pastor Garnett and I even discussed extending the service back then to two or three or four weeks. He and I agree that we probably "missed it" in not doing so.
The Youth need a touch like this again! Their Parents do too.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 9, 2008
"Preacher, The Ogre is out of the house", testified one Father (referring to SHREK!)
"The Lord has spoken to my through each message." testified a young fellow about Ten years old or so.
Several testimonies from the good folk of Calvary Baptist Church, Woodsville, New Hampshire. Mothers seeing the slyness of the enemy to sneak Rock Music into their homes via Video Games. Fathers seeing the need to tighten up in leadership and awareness of what is allowed into the home. What an excellent meeting! Praise The Lord! I do certainly thank The Lord for not only giving me favor with the Church, but also allowing me to deliver the three needed messages in this good Church.
We are on our way today, Saturday, to South Liberty Baptist Church of South Liberty, Maine. The meeting will begin Sunday, Feb. 10 and continue through February 14.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 6, 2008
Howdy, from NEW HAMPSHIRE!
We arrived here in Woodsville, NH today about 3:00pm. Snow is on the ground! More coming tonight! They are forecasting 6-8 more inches!
Tonight at Calvary Baptist Church, The Lord helped me in this first service. This is the very first time I have ever met Pastor Chamberlain and the church. For being the first time, it was a very good service!
I would ask you to please help me pray for my son, Isaac Stonewall. He has been ill for about two weeks now. It comes and goes. He looks like he is making a come back and then falls ill again. Normally, he bounces right out within a couple of days.
The Lord is totally in control, please help me pray for him.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
February 2, 2008
The Revival at Heritage Baptist Church closed on Friday. We had a "house full"!
The Lord gave us a great service with much help to the youth.
Parents thanked me for preaching it Strict, Straight and Strong to their teens,
knowing The Lord directed in every message delivered throughout the week.
Sunday Morning I preached for Gettysburg Bible Baptist Church and Lighthouse
Baptist Church of Gettysburg Sunday Night.
What great liberty in both services, what a great touch of God as well!
Both messages delivered were "right on target", so said the people!
Tuesday, my family and I will be heading for Woodsville, New Hampshire.
This will the first time at this church. I understand from Pastor
Chamberlain, that The Lord is moving greatly in this work. I am looking
forward to meeting the people and seeing what The Lord has in store.
To God Be The Glory!
Bro. Blankenship
January 30, 2008
All praise to The Lord!
Last night, God granted a wonderful service. Some of the young people came
to the Altar along with Adults. It is such a blessing to this Preacher to
see the young people coming to the Altar. Wanting to not only confess, but
commit! Up until the Teen age years, most of the time, our children trust
their Parent's faith in God. But, just a short time of age 13 - 18 years,
is a time that the young person must exercise their faith in Christ! For
at age 18, it becomes bitterly or blessingly apparent who the "God" of the young
person is. 1 Kings 18:21, "And Elijah came unto all the people, and said,
How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if
Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word." It truly appears
that SEVENTEEN is a most critical time in a young person's life.
We have only three more services for this meeting. Please help us pray
for Revival here.
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Update on Jack's Creek Baptist:
The people are now meeting on Wednesday Nights!
The Men are meeting for prayer together, too, praying for a Pastor!
The Families are meeting together for Family Devotions!
God is so good! Please help me pray for this church. The Lord has
laid a very personal interest in this Church. It is very much a case of
coming out of the Wilderness, after wandering around for a number of years.
God did something during the five nights of Revival last week.
MIRACLE IN THE MOUNTAINS!
1 Kings 18:21 ķAnd Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long
halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then
follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
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Update on Tanya:
The Lord has given us some direction in finding a Christian Doctor to help with
discernment. Tanya will be meeting with him in February.
Also, we are finding some natural alternatives. Thanks be to God.
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
January 28, 2008
Howdy, from Pennsylvania!
It was a long trip up, especially without our Motorhome (we didn't bring it
North this year) and after injuring my back just before the trip.
But, God is GOOD! We have arrived and The Lord saved Jose' Ramos this
Morning! He has been in America for Nine years. Works with one of
the Church Members and was invited to the services. Today is the only day
he will be able to come, and he heard and understood the message today and
trusted Christ alone for his salvation!!
Praise The Lord for meeting with us today and we are desiring The Holy
Spirit to meet with us during the rest of the meeting.
God Bless!
Bro. Blankenship
January 21, 2008
JENNIFER'S HUSBAND, JASON WAS SAVED SUNDAY MORNING!!
I started the service and after a couple of congregational songs, asked the men to come forward for prayer. Jason came straight to me, "PREACHER, IF I DIE I'LL NEVER SEE MY FAMILY AGAIN! I'M LOST GOING TO HELL". Jason trusted the Lord Sunday Morning!!
That is Husband and Wife! Saved, Saved, Saved!
God granted two more wonderful Services Sunday, and my family and I are glad The Lord allowed us to be there and witness His work! I would ask you to please pray for the church, Jack's Creek Baptist, Burnsville, NC. Pray they will continue on reaching the lost for Jesus! The many testimonies gave evidence of a touch of a Bible Revival. All praise to The Lord of Glory!
My next meeting will be at Heritage Baptist Church of Logansville, PA next week. We will use this week to store some personal items and winterize our Motorhome. I will not be taking it to the North this year.
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Concerning Tanya:
She had a tough time the past couple of Days. Her blood level was low, but The Lord touched her and she never met a service. She wasn't hindered too much, Praise The Lord.
God Bless,
Bro. Blankenship
January 20, 2008
"PREACHER, IF I DIED RIGHT NOW I'D GO TO HELL!!!!!!!!"
Cried out Jennifer tonight!
Last night I preached about "HELL". She said that last night she was so troubled. She knew her PRIDE was keeping her from coming forward and repenting. She went home last night and couldn't shake it! She paced the floor, tried to take her mind off of it, but couldn't rest. She wanted to come back to the Church to be saved, but didn't. Today, she asked The Lord, "if you will let me live, I'll get saved tonight". She got sick and stayed out of Church. She thought, "I'll go to the Emergency Room tonight and get some medicine to get well and then go to Church Sunday to get saved." She couldn't wait!!! She came running in after the service tonight with tears streaming down her face and got saved!
What a testimony of God's convicting power and redemption. After the Message about "Hell" last night the people testified for about 30 minutes or so. What a sweet, sweet spirit. Another good meeting tonight, it is good to see God's people excited about coming to the House of God. The youth and young people are "chomping at the bits" just to get back to Church each night.
Today (Sunday) will be the last two scheduled days of the Revival Meeting. It is such a blessing to see a stir of Revival among the people.
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING!
In Christ,
Bro. Blankenship
PS......Jennifer's husband, Jason was saved this Morning!! I called the men to the front to pray for opening service, he came right up and grabbed my hand crying! "PREACHER IF I DIE, I'LL NEVER SEE MY FAMILY AGAIN! I'M GOING TO HELL!"
January 18, 2008
REVIVAL AT JACK'S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH IS UNDERWAY!
Right here in the Mountains of North Carolina, we are in our third Night tonight.
The first night we had a great number in the church. Last night, possibly because of snow, the number was down a little. But, great was the Spirit of God!
The first night, about three of the young people admitted to not knowing for sure whether they were saved or not. One young man came forward, but didn't really say he understood sin and his personal sin. The young man does have Autism, please pray that The Lord will continue to deal with his young heart. Stonewall has been speaking to him after Church the last couple of nights and has a real desire to see him saved. Please pray for his soul.
The first night, I preached to the church. Last night I preached about the family. Tonight, I'm not certain as to the direction. I have several scriptures on my heart.
If you are in the Yancy, Avery, Mitchell counties of NC, come on out and be a part of the services. The Church is on Jack's Creek right off of Highway 19. Probably at least five - eight miles off the main road. Drive until you see three light up Crosses at the Presbyterian Church. The next sign you will see is "Bible Baptist Church" wooden sign (non-lighted) on the left. Go on past another mile or so, and the Church will be on the left. Drive slow and keep looking left, you'll miss it before you know it.
Lord willing, there will be some young people there on Saturday. A group of Home Schoolers who play strings and sing.
God Bless,
we will keep you posted
Bro. Blankenship
January 10, 2008
GOD IS GREAT IN 2008!
The Beginning of this year is off to an excellent start! We have several new contacts with Juvenile Facilities as well as a few Church Meetings lined up for this year.
The first Sunday of the year, we were privileged to attend North Hazelwood Baptist Church and hear Pastor James Hensley deliver a very stirring message in the AM. This church has been a true friend of ours for several years. They set up an RV hookup for myself and Missionary Dennis Barnette. Complete with Electric, water, and sewer drop. It has been like having a "residence" for a while. In addition to visiting some of our supporting Churches, we have also met with a new Juvenile Program in Knoxville, TN to establish a mission work. Already, Berean Baptist Church of Knoxville, is set to establish a "Gospel Landmark" in this group of 35 Teen Boys!
I had the privilege to preach for Bible Baptist Church of Burnsville, NC in the PM (Jan. 06). Again, these folks have been a very long time supporter. This is the first opportunity I have been able to preach for them in about 9 years.
Last night, Andy Phillips (14 years old) trusted the shed blood of Jesus Christ!! What a glorious night at Bethel Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, NC! They have a Youth Ministry called "Awannas". I preached for this Awanna group of about 100, and then stepped over the Church and preached.
The Lord moved early in the service and began His work of conviction and reproving (John 16:8, "And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:"). The Altar filled at the end of the service. Pastor Waldroup gave a second admonition for someone to be saved. We closed the service, began shaking hands, when Andy and his Youth Group Leader came running to the Altar! Andy was trembling and weeping uncontrollably. "I thought I got Saved when I was 6 years old, but it's different now! It is more real to me than ever before. I'm LOST and going to Hell!" he told me just before buckling at the Altar and calling upon the Name of The Lord!!! What a glorious time!!
The next events coming up are:
1. Juvenile Program in Knoxville, TN (2 Day meeting)
2. Jack's Creek Baptist Church of Burnsville, NC (Revival) (This Church has not had a Revival Meeting in over 10 years!)
3. Heritage Baptist Church of Logansville, PA (Revival)
I ask you to please help me pray for these meetings as well as:
1. Tanya's Health Issue (for God to remove this without surgery, if it be His will) 2. Jerry Whittington Jr. (One of my long time friends who is having tests done in the Hospital to discover why he is loosing blood and has abundance of white blood cells with a lack of red) 3. A very special unspoken object for me personally.
God Bless, keep looking up, Christ is coming soon!
Bro. Blankenship