"Jersey Bound"

Hey all!
Thank you to all those that were praying for the Sunday services, as they were greatly blessed of the Lord! There were many visitors that came in both the morning and evening services and Matt's message was used to encourage many hearts. There has been a wonderful spirit of brotherhood at this church, just as in the others we have visited, and it has greatly encouraged our hearts.
Our time at Westbrook Baptist Church in Westbrook, Maine is over. It has been a wonderful time and the people have been so very hospitable and kind. We've truly enjoyed our time in Maine, but it's time to move on, as all New Testament Church Pioneers must do. After all, we're Pioneering new ground, are we not?
We won't, however, be saying goodbye just yet. We are accompanying pastor Stoeber and a few members of the church on their summer missions trip to Jersey Shore Baptist Chapel in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. We actually left yesterday at 6:30 am. What a drive it was! After almost eight hours of driving, with very few incidents(besides us getting separated from the group), we made it in safely. For the record, we never got lost.
Yesterday was the second meeting of this church, as it is just getting started. It is so exciting to see what the Lord is doing and to watch and take part in a new church's "birth". The speaker brought a powerful message on the Word of God and it's place in the foundation of the Church. It was mightily used. A church family has been kind enough to allow us to stay in their home during our stay here.
Today, we have been involved with the canvasing effort of the church. We have been trying to get as much information about the church out to as many people as possible. It's exciting to see people take an interest in the church and we can't wait to see how many people respond tonight in the service.
Please continue to pray for us as we serve here in New Jersy, that God will move mightily and souls will hear the Gospel. Thanks in advance!

Your brothers in Christ,
-Matt