Welcome to Our Missionary
We are excited to have our newly elected missionary, Brad Gathright, as our special speaker today. He will be sharing with us about the ministry he will have in the country of Honduras. He is responsible for raising 65% of his salary and benefits. Listen carefully and prayerfully to him and his message today. Ask the Lord if our church should commit to helping him reach the goal for his financial support. Most of all, we need to pray for him as he begins this new venture for the Lord. Following is a brief biographical sketch of Brother Brad:
I was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and raised in Jefferson Heights Baptist Church there. I graduated from Central Baptist College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and from the BMA Theological Seminary with a Master of Religious Education. I have worked as an ABS Director, Youth/Education Director, Pastored Churches, and as a Missionary in Mexico. I am also a Registered Nurse.
I am happily married to my wife, Penny. We have three children Chris 25, Ben 20 and Hannah 19. Chris is married to Bethany. We have one granddaughter, Olivia. Ben is working in management at Whataburger. Hannah is living at home with us. She will be going to Honduras with us.
We will be working with Pastors and Church Planters to implement Discipleship Programs and Leadership Development.
Appreciation Banquet
The ladies of our Women’s Missionary Auxiliary invite you to remain for food and fellowship after the Morning Worship. This is their way of expressing appreciation to the members and guests who are present today. Please let each of them know how much we appreciate them for their time and the expense of this fellowship time. Each one is invited to stay.
Two Prayer Requests for the Jordan Family
Mary Jordan is having severe back problems and needs our prayer support. The family has also requested prayer for their son, Kevin, who has been hospitalized with a knee problem. He is in the Air Force, stationed in Alaska.
In the choir of life, it’s easy to fake the words–
but someday each of us will have to sing solo before God.—Copied.
From Our Pastor
It is always a joy to have guests with us who share how our Lord is working around the world. Today we have the opportunity to hear from Bro. Gathright about the plans God has given him for the work in Honduras. As we listen to what he has to say, let us prayerfully consider how God can use our church to be a blessing to our missionaries and their work—and, as always, let us consider how God can use each of us to make disciples here in Fayetteville.
Also you’re invited to celebrate Benjamin Byrns’ first birthday, next Saturday, May 5th, at 2 PM! This celebration will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Eastside. –Bro. Jared
Prayer Requests for Hospital Chaplains
Two chaplains for Washington Regional Medical Center have special needs at this time. Joyce Fuhrman, the wife of staff chaplain, Ron Fuhrman, will be having surgery Monday morning. Volunteer chaplain, Lynville Eaton pastor of Illinois Chapel Baptist Church, Prairie Grove, needs our prayers as he leads this church through the events following the arson which destroyed much of their building. Also, someone painted their building and property with Satanic symbols.
Both of these men and their families are dedicated Christians and would appreciate our prayers in their behalf. It has been my pleasure to work with them for quite a while. Please pray for God’s richest blessings on them during their time of trials. –Phil Misenheimer
Grace vs. Justice and Mercy
Grace is getting what we do not deserve.
Justice is getting what we do deserve.
Mercy is not getting what we do deserve.
Regular Giving–Think About It!
We have a regular time for washing our face, combing our hair, dressing, and brushing our teeth. We do not have a regular time for washing our car. It shows. You know, giving is like that. If it is not done regularly,
it doesn’t get done.–Copied.

