Mt. Salem-Wyaconda Southern Baptist Association

A Word from Pastor Ron

I am excited about what GOD is doing with the believers in our association.  Although we are in a very rural area, we are seeing individuals and groups literally going out to share the gospel around the world.  These are intentionally planned trips to take the message of Jesus to places where the majority are lost people.

From April 18 to May 4, the First Baptist Church of Kahoka is sending a team to Papua New Guinea to help in construction work and to train pastors.  We have two men in our association who will be on that trip with them, Pastor James Leezer from Providence Baptist Church and Bobby Rathbun from Durham Baptist Church.  These men are stepping out of their comfort zone to touch the lives of people they would have never met had they not answered the call.  If you or your church would like to help with the expenses of this trip, gifts can be made through the association.

In July, several members of Durham Baptist Church will be traveling to Uganda to assist in the ministry led by Pastor Josh Thrower.  This will be a great experience for all those involved.

Durham Baptist Church will be taking a group to Kansas City to work in the homeless ministry in which Bobby Rathbun is involved.  They will be helping with landscaping and kitchen duties, and leading a chapel service.  This trip will be an eye opener for some who have never experienced helping people with the greatest needs.  The Bible instructs us to reach the poor, the maimed, the halt and the blind.  This will be an opportunity to touch lives with the love of God.

Recently my wife, Melody, went on a trip to London, England.  This was a trip she had always wanted to take.  While there she had many opportunities to share her faith and tell Amber’s story.  In the end, her dream trip became a vision trip, as she found many without faith hungry to hear about God’s miracles that are happening here and now.  Doors are opening for a future mission trip some time next year.

Locally, we have many open doors to witness and share our faith.  From county fairs, the Mule Festival, and the State Fair, the Lord is giving us places to go – the question is, are we willing to go, give, and pray for GOD to use us in a great and mighty way?

I am convinced with all my heart that the Lord wants to use us.  Will you be obedient to whatever God would have you do?  And will you pray for those who have already answered the call?

May God Bless You
Pastor Ron Satterwhite, Director of Missions