Billy Sunday Was Here

We had the chance to present our ministry to the Safe Harbor Baptist Church of Mckeesport, PA in August.  The church is less than a year old, and has purchased an old Methodist church.  Pastor Paul Lint told us that in the early part of the twentieth century Billy Sunday preached tremendous revivals in that church.   Nearly a century has passed, but praise the Lord because revival may not be far away.  We felt honored to preach not only in the same church as the famous evangelist, but most importantly in a church that is holding  forth the Word of Truth in an area of the country that is in great need for Baptist churches. 

The Value of One

In the last few months of deputation both Holly and I have been able to see souls saved through our ministry.  One such person was a young man named Travis.  He was a very tough kid from a bad neighborhood.  We had invited him to Vacation Bible School, and after the first day we were not certain if we wanted him to come back.  He would not willingly participate in the activities or treat the other counselors  with respect, but he needed the Lord as much as the other children.  With only five minutes left in the VBS program, Travis accepted Jesus Christ.  We knew our week had been a spiritual success! 

Update…

We have currently been on full time deputation for about 4 months, and the Lord has blessed us with 30% of our goal.  Please continue to pray for:  souls, safety, and support!!                                                               

 Erik and Holly Johnson