The year of evangelism is getting a boost this month as numerous evangelistic efforts are beginning across the Carolinas. Let me share with you some encouraging news.

This past weekend twelve evangelistic meetings were started around the conference. They are being conducted by our Conference departmental directors as well as members of our executive committee. It is thrilling to hear the reports of the first weekend of meetings.



In the Columbia 1st Church executive committee members Faith Durkin and Ernie Baughman were joined by their spouses in presenting the messages. What an inspiration it was to hear of how God is blessing their efforts. Samuel Bonham, also of the executive committee is holding meetings in Orangeburg, SC. The pastor, Jeff Donaldson, reports a good attendance each evening and great appreciation for Samuel's messages.



In Hendersonville, NC Pastor Charles Ferguson and his wife Sharon are conducting meetings. Opening weekend saw a nightly attendance of 150 and at the close of the weekend three people had already indicated a desire to be baptized and join the church.



My wife Bonnie and I opened meetings in Raleigh, NC at the Umoja church. This is a church comprised largely of folks from Kenya. What a delight to be with them! It is going to be a wonderful blessing to be with them during the three weeks of this crusade. They are a vibrant and growing church and it is an inspiration to be part of their church life during this time.

Two of the women from the Conference office are teaming to conduct a series in Salisbury, NC. Each night 30+ people were in attendance with visitors each evening. One of these ladies is preaching evangelistically for the first time. We appreciate all of these folks who are stepping out in faith and allowing God to work through them.

This weekend additional meetings conducted by office staff and executive committee members begin in Erwin Hills, NC and the Foster church in Asheville, NC. Please remember these in your prayers this week.

As we see world events unfolding around us this is a wonderful time to share our faith. I would encourage you to allow God to witness through you. If you would like to be involved in preaching an evangelistic series please call me and we will assist you in this. Perhaps you would prefer to study the bible with someone in their home. Whatever the method let's not miss this opportunity to tell the glorious news that Jesus is coming back soon.

May God continue to richly bless you.

Your friend,
Jim