Church of Monett

Baptism in Tehuacan

2011-12-24T21:32:00.008-06:00

Brother Israel was baptized last week in Mexico - praise the Lord! Israel lives in Tlaxcala, but his baptism took place in Tehuacan where a few other brethren live. Please pray for Israel; he had to forsake family to follow the Lord, as is the case with many true followers of Christ.

Brothers

Sisters

The Church of Morganton (NC)

2011-12-13T09:52:00.008-06:00

A group of us were really blessed to be able to visit our sister church recently (The Church of Morganton).

Brother Burton and his family

Brother Brackin and his family

Brother Teyo and his family

Malie (Teyos)

Mercy (Burtons), Forest (Brackins) and Corban [MO]

The brothers visiting (Teyo, Olen [MO], Burton, Brackin and David [MO])

Younger sisters from MO (Bailey and Brianna)

Sisters working on a project

Warming up after a cold night of street preaching in Asheville

Baptism

2011-12-13T09:36:00.004-06:00

Sister Elaynne (David V's mother) was baptized a few months ago - praise the Lord! Here are a few photos of that. We are thankful and blessed to have her in our lives.

Also during the same time, Joel, Rose and their children came to visit us from Canada, as did Robert and his family from MA. We hope to see them again soon.

From left to right: Joel (BC), Robert (MA) and Wilbur (MO).

Street preaching ...

2011-11-14T14:47:00.003-06:00

Two weeks ago we were greeted with this sign on the corner we usually occupy in Springfield, MO every friday and saturday night. They sure didn't give us much space!

Monday morning at the Church of Monett

2011-10-15T14:43:00.003-05:00

This isn't exactly a typical monday morning, but it does happen. From left to right, top to bottom - David K, Joel (a visiting brother from BC), Olen, Chris I, Marcus, Kevn, tylor and David V.

A past-due welcome ...

2011-09-19T14:46:00.004-05:00

The Steve Mitchell family has been attending for several months now. The Lord has provided them a home that is much closer (they currently live 2 hours away) and Lord willing, a new baby should be added to the family any day now.

Also, some have been asking for a recent picture of the twins ... so here you go!

Another Baptism

2011-09-02T14:57:00.006-05:00

A small group of us were thankful to be able to go up to BC to visit some brethren there. While there, Brother Joel was baptized; you will see him here with Brother Michel. Our visit there was a blessing - the main message was recorded; you can hear it here: Preaching in BC, august 2011

Praise the Lord!

(Joel, if I got something wrong, please let me know!) This picture was taken on a bridge; from wiki: Hagwilget Canyon Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Hagwilget Canyon on the Bulkley River, at the Wet'suwet'en village of Hagwilget, British Columbia. It is one of North America's highest suspension bridges.

It was cold in BC; here is Brother David K. by the wood stove. He and Brother Olen slept near it each night.

Baptism

2011-08-04T13:15:00.005-05:00

Chris is a young man we met while preaching on the streets in downtown Springfield. He spoke with Brian a year or so ago and then more recently he spoke with Brian again one weekend and then with David K, Kevn and Olen the next weekend. At that point he decided to leave all and follow the Lord. He has had to fight many battles but has been faithful. He is a blessing to have around and we praise the Lord for another brother.

Chris was baptized 1 1/2 weeks ago; here are a few pictures of that:

Baptism and wedding

2011-02-11T17:09:00.008-06:00

Cecil and Christina Collins have decided to give their lives to the Lord and to each other. You see ... they were already together for several years, however Cecil had a wife. He became a widow a few years ago, but it was not until recently that they realized they had been living in adultery that whole time. We were all blessed to witness their baptism and wedding at the Mitchell's home near Butler, a few hours north of Monett.

Cecil and Christina have 8 children together and Cecil has a few older boys from his first marriage.

Praise the LORD! Marcus and Monica made it back safe from Mexico last week - we are blessed to have their family with us again here in Monett.

Left to right in the chairs - Joe, Wilbur, Kevn; Corban is on the couch.

Here you see Steve by the f.p. and Cecil and David on the couch. I think those eyes peeping over the other couch belong to Caleb?

Praise the Lord for these new brothers and sisters! Keep them in your prayers ... both families are going through some hard times.

Baptism in Mexico

2011-01-20T08:58:00.005-06:00

David went to Mexico last weekend to baptize Damian - you can see him on the right with the striped shirt. Marcus is to his left, and then David in the lighter shirt.

Please pray for Damian ... he has a lot of opposition.

Brian M. and Marcus.

How could I not include this? Randall and Roger.

India

2010-12-31T20:15:00.004-06:00

Brother David recently went to India again. The pastor's meeting seemed to go well; he spoke a lot about selfishness and covetousness. He then came home and preached a condensed version to the congregation in Monett. If you would like to listen to that, here is the link: It's Not About You.

Brother Raja's wife seems to be recovering well from her recent surgery, and all the children are doing good as well; praise the Lord.

Here is a picture of the children and also of Raja, his wife and his mother in law.

2010-10-23T21:02:00.004-05:00

Over a year ago some of the brothers from Monett were preaching in the market somewhere in Peru - I assume it was Chincha. There they met Roberto and Alicia - a couple not yet married but together for quite a while. They have decided to follow the Lord, were married and Brother David baptized them last weekend; praise the Lord! Here is a picture of them:

They live in Chincha and have an evangelical-type bookstore there. Since their decision to follow the Lord, they see that they need to get rid of the bookstore; we pray they continue to walk by faith, obeying the Lord.

Brother Olen is staying in Pisco for a while with Sister Petronila and her granddaughter, and then making rounds to the others scattered around Peru. Pisco is some distance from Chincha, so Petronila, Roberto, Alicia and Olen have been meeting every other week or so at Petronila's house. Brother Anthony from Huancayo makes it when he can, and Olen travels to see Anthony as much as he can.

Petronila and Anthony

Olen and Petronila's granddaughter

I pray I got all of this correct - if not, someone please let me know; thank you.

Welcome ...

2010-10-23T20:56:00.002-05:00

Brother Teyo and Sister Merea have been coming to the Church of Monett for about 3 months now ... I think? We are so thankful to have them here; they are a blessing. They have a little girl, Malie, who is about 7 months old ... or maybe 8?

Another blessing ...

2010-08-14T15:56:00.001-05:00

Kory was born a few weeks ago to Chris and Kim; she is their ninth child. Praise the Lord!

New baby and an update on the twins

2010-07-24T14:20:00.000-05:00

Troy and Jenny Trask had their 7th child 2 weeks ago - Cayden Isaiah. Sorry, I am not too sure on the spelling of his first name!

Marcus and Monica had twins (children #6 & #7) last April; they are now 3 months old and growing bigger every day. Here are a few pictures of them; click here to see the first pictures.

A letter from India

2010-07-17T09:03:00.000-05:00

Brother Raja sent this letter to Kevn here in Monett in regards to David's recent visit:

Dear beloved brother Kevn,

Greetings to you from India and from Raja and Ebba, thankyou for your prayers and encouragement,

we had very good time with bro David this time in india and in our new land and building, some pastors were touched by the word of God, hope they should follow fully truth, and some of our younger girls want to give their heart to Jesus, but we told them to wait and leave all the worldly things like ornaments, etc, brother David also told this, we are teaching them everyday to follow the Lord.children all very good time with brother David,

we have some finishing work for the building like plastering and waiting for electracity,please pray for them, now sometime raining in our area, we are much like for th cool weather,

children all conveying their greetings to you all, we pray for your family and all our brothern doing good in the Lord.

Thanking you so much, we are waiting for your reply.

In Christ's love

Raja

India happenings

2010-07-14T08:11:00.000-05:00

Brother David went India a few weeks ago and was able to stay at the new orphanage ... it still has a ways to go, but it is livable. Raja and his wife are thankful for the new building and home for their orphans! I'm sure they are all much more comfortable there. They hope to have more room built on to the top and are also hoping for electricity. They have their own well, however they cannot use it because it requires an electric pump. For now they are using a different well; the girls take care of getting water every day.

While there, David met with the pastors several times; it seems to have went very well.

I tried to make a video of the pictures, however it would not download here ... so, here are a few of the pictures David was able to take on his phone.

Working on the roof

Getting a drink of water

In line for a meal

The dining room :)

Work day at the Church of Monett

2010-07-05T00:11:00.000-05:00

The Church of Monett [building!] has a few problems ... one of which is a leaky basement that has caused a mold issue. Over the last few days, the men have pooled together their resources, skills and time to do a lot of much-needed maintenance to the church house. The drains were cleaned and snaked, lights replaced, water damaged ceiling tile replaced with dry-wall, the sides of the church were built up with the hopes of channeling the rain away from the building, window wells were installed, the back parking area was built up with more dirt, and more.

Brianna, the un-official photographer, was on hand with her camera.

Street Preaching With Signs

2010-06-11T23:41:00.001-05:00

There was a car show going on in downtown Monett, MO this evening, so the brothers took to the streets with their signs ...

Brother Kevn and Brother Marcus stood where the traffic coming in and out could see them. They also talked to pedestrians that stopped.

Brother Corban and Brother David V. walked up and down the main street with their signs; several people stopped them to talk.

This man stopped and talked for about a half hour - it was a blessing to listen in.

TWINS!

2010-04-29T19:29:00.000-05:00

Marcus and Monica Rohrer have been blessed with two more children. Carina Dalise was born yesterday at 8:40am and weighed about 8.4lbs. Martina Elise was born shortly after at 9:33 and weighed about 6.4 pounds. Mother and babies seem really healthy and are doing well. From what I understand, the labor and delivery went very well and quick ... Marcus did a great job delivering them. Please pray for them as they adjust to a busy life with 7 children. Megan, Morry, Randall, Roger, Clayton, Carina and Martina - Praise the Lord!

Martina is on the left and Carina is on the right (I think?!).

The next two pictures are of Martina Elise

The final two pictures are of Carina Dalise (and Marcus!)

An update from India

2010-04-18T17:58:00.001-05:00

Pastor Raja sent this to Brother David a few days ago ...

Greetings to you in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Grace and Peace be with you always.

Thanking you so much for your call, we are glad that you are coming to India last week of June, we are preparing for that. The word of truth made me to follow Jesus, change coming into our elder children, and in some pastors, some other pastors are not agree with us, they are following the worldly traditions, I am keep on praying and hope slowly they wish to come.

I am enlcosing the pictures of the children who lost their father yesterday, because of heat he went to the feild work in the mean while he wish to drink water that time his heart stoped, pray for them comfort for their little hearts, two years before they lost their mother now their father. because of this hot summer in our place many losting their lives.

I am enclosing the pictures of the building, there has great need to put the slab, it costs 3 thousand dollars, we are praying for that, we feel it is good before your coming we wish to be there in our place.

please convey our greetings to our beloved brothers and sisters, we and the children keep on praying for them and their famlies.

thanking you so much, we are waiting for your reply.

In Christ's love

Pastor Raja

Here are the pictures he spoke of. Please see the last post for more pictures and to compare the progress on the orphanage.

Please pray for the efforts in India. More updates will follow as we get them.

Work day at Marcus' house

2010-03-28T15:51:00.001-05:00

Yesterday a group of men and young men got together to work on the new work-shop at Marcus Rohrer's house. There was something for everyone to do! I'm sure he and Monica really appreciated all the help.

The frame of the shop is a re-cycled automatic carwash frame. Marcus was able to get a good deal on it.

Pouring the concrete a few weeks before.

Wilbur Graybill at the top, Joe Yoder at the bottom. Hans is next to Wilbur, Randall Rohrer is on the left top, and I believe the man on the left is a neighbor.

David Keeling in the foreground; Matt Stewart on the left and Wilbur in the background.

Left to right - Corban Ekstedt, Hans Graybil and his dad, Wilbur.

Wilbur and Joe.

A picture from the second floor of the house. Kevn is on the ladder, Wilbur and Joe are on the roof, and it looks like Marcus, David, Matt and Tylor are directing from the ground :)

The boys hard at work.

Clayton Rohrer ... I had to include this picture!

Tylor and Corban.

Kevn and JD Stewart. This is the last picture I have for now. The shop still needs more work, but a lot of progress was made yesterday. It will be nice for Marcus to have a place to work.

Baptism on March 24, 2010

2010-03-25T14:04:00.002-05:00

Five more youth got baptized last evening, Praise the Lord! Please keep these young people in your prayers: Cody and Cole L, Clay H, Bailey and Brittnee C. It was another cold and rainy day, only this time the creek was very full; all the ice from the storm a few days prior had just finished melting. The pictures we took were mostly all blurry; if someone else has good pictures, please email them to me and I'll post them here. We do not have good pictures of Cole and Brittnee in the water, but we did have a few other good ones after the baptism.

First, a few pictures of the water:

Witnesses

Cody and Cole with their mom, Cindy:

Praying before the baptism:

Witnesses:

Had to throw this one in too; Chad H:

Cody L.

Clay H.

Bailey C with David and her dad, Jeff:

Bailey and Brittnee

Cody and Cole L. with their dad, Dale:

David Valderrama's trip to Peru

2010-03-22T09:12:00.000-05:00

David Valderrama visited The Church of Monett for the first time at the beginning of the year; he had been in touch with a few of the men before then. After visiting, he decided to make this his home for a while. Before moving here however, he went to Peru to visit Brian Gray and Olen Yutzy. He shares many photos on his website - you can VIEW THEM HERE.

Baptism on March 14th, 2010

2010-03-21T08:11:00.002-05:00

5 people were baptized last sunday evening at Flat Creek in McDowell, MO - Cade, Cale, and Colby H, David V. and Corban E. Please keep these brothers in your prayers that they would remain faithful to the end.

Corban sharing.

Some brothers from church praying over the ones being baptized.

Colby

Cale

Cade

Corban

David V.

Listening to Brother David and Brother Joe and they share with the ones who were just baptized.

David V. and Wilbur G. (with Christiana)

The orphanage in India

2010-03-08T14:36:00.001-06:00

Here are some pictures of the progress in India.

I think these are used for fuel to cook.

Raja and his wife are in the back.