Dear Church,

The past couple months have been eventful at Anchor Baptist Church as the Lord continues to bless. Our Fall campaign concludes next Sunday, November 3rd. Since the church successfully had six first-time visitors during our campaign, we will celebrate with a pie social. To keep up my end of the bargain, I will also be receiving a pie in the face which, I am told, will not be edible or tasty. As you can see, I need prayer. A financial supporter also donated a $100.00 gift card which will go to the individual who brought the most visitors.

The picture included in our letter shows a man in Astoria with a sign he probably thinks is cute. It simply says, “need weed.” The sign is inaccurate, and should say “need Jesus.” Anchor Baptist Church continues to be the church Astoria needs but does not want. The signs above read, “one way,” and “stop!” How appropriate since there is only one way to Jesus, but this man needs to get off the broad one way road that leads to hell, stop and repent, and get on the straight and narrow road that leads to life eternal. Thank you for praying for us and supporting the work as we share the truth of Jesus Christ with those who will listen. We are looking forward to imminent day when we will be caught up together with the Lord in the clouds as described in the Bible and we are thankful that we are not appointed unto wrath. This hope purifies us as we wait for the call “up hither” in Revelation 4:1! I didn’t include the picture of the Episcopal church in Astoria flying the sodomite flag with 6 colors. We see evil men and seducers wax worse and worse, but we are fixed on the truth of God’s Word!

There are a few people who are paying attention to church and have shown interest. We have seen some attendance increase to our evening services. In one case, someone from a supporting church made contact with a friend who lives here and strongly encouraged them to attend Anchor Baptist Church. This friend has been coming for a couple months now and we are excited to see how the Lord will work. There are others who come by the door of our meeting place, and one person in particular who came in half way through the service one evening. This individual considered visiting the church for a long time. I am still amazed how long it takes for people to decide to come to church. Thank you for your resolve in standing with us as we evangelize Astoria and the surrounding areas. God’s work is being done and lives are being changed. God bless each of you!