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Ron’s Baptism story!
This was posted on our Facebook page this past week:
Two weeks ago, we received a few calls from Ron that had watched the program on WTGL in Orlando, FL that is sponsored locally by Concord Street Church of Christ. This gentleman said:
"I am calling to see if there is a church near me...I appreciate what this man [Ben] taught on the essential of water baptism...boy I needed to hear that."
We relayed the information to one of the elders at the Concord Street congregation, who in turn contacted Ron, as well as Joey followed up with Ron on Saturday night (2/12 as he was trying to find the local church).
After a connection was made between Concord Street and the local church - Church of Christ of Flagler County - it appears that studies began...and after opening our email this morning we find this exciting follow up - yesterday on 2/20/22, Ron became our brother in Christ!
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 in full action! To GOD be ALL glory and praise!
Thank you to everyone who helps The Gospel of Christ in our efforts of Taking the WHOLE Gospel to the WHOLE World!
What an incredible opportunity to work with congregations around the world to help in growing the kingdom! And did we mention that it was all in part by you? Every prayer, every financial gift, every share of a lesson, Social Media post, download, mention and so on helps this program to reach more people every single day! And, we would be remiss if we did not celebrate this with you…and THANK YOU!
Television updates
We are still negotiating in several markets to add the program; however, we have to sometimes unfortunately move on in some areas.
Effective immediately, we will not be able to broadcast in most of the Georgia markets due to loss of funding and support in those areas. We have already discontinued Albany, and this week was the last airing in Columbus. The bigger one that hurts so much to have to cancel is Atlanta. We have been airing there for just over a year and had partial support of the program; however, that support has ended and we cannot feasibly afford to continue there either. The last local airing on the program on WATC will be March 27.
We have diligently tried to find new funding sources (congregations) in these areas with no avail, and with the costs of these three markets being upwards of $3,000 per month just in the broadcasting and not production, it is a challenging decision that had to be made.
Fortunately, during our time airing in these markets, we know of at least 3 baptisms, some local church growth and many changed lives. To that we say to God be the glory!
You can help us in these and other markets. We are always looking at opportunities to broadcast the program in markets that we are not currently in, as well as solidify those that we are. We are in need of partial or full sponsorship in the following areas:
Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, TN | Corpus Christi, Houston, Dallas TX | Montgomery, Birmingham AL | Springfield, MO | Meridian, MS | Montana | Paducah/Cape Girardeau Ky/MO | Oklahoma City, OK | Little Rock, AR | Bluefield/Beckley VA/WV
Would your congregation be willing to look at helping us in these endeavors? If so, email us at joey@thegospelofchrist.com and we will connect to share how we can work together to advertise the local congregation and build the kingdom together!
Field Rep Visits
We have been scheduling a lot of visits already this year. It is very exciting to get back in to tell congregations what all is new and exciting with this work.
Would you consider having us come to visit?
Scott Furniss covers much of Oklahoma and North Texas. He can be reached at scott@thegospelofchrist.com, or Joey Ferrell can meet with congregations in various parts of the country when opportunity exists - joey@thegospelofchrist.com.
We would love to hear from you!
Until warmer weather!!!
~Joey