I received the following statement in a newsletter from LeRoy Jones, a Methodist evangelist from Chatham, Virginia. I met LeRoy and his wife Peg at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism several years ago. LeRoy writes: “God is still blessing the little churches. Most of the churches where Peg and I are called to minister are small churches. Sometimes it … Read more>>>
Susan and I had a wonderful weekend of ministry at Ruthton, Minnesota. Susan was invited to speak at a women’s luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Country Church with Pastor Rich and Fran DeRuyter. She shared two messages from the Word: “Who Are You Anyway?” and “You Are a Daughter.” About 40 women attended. I heard many positive reports … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Recently I was reading one of those self-help books. . .the kind that tell you how to be a success in ten easy lessons. I like books on success, and this one was enjoyable and even full of Bible principles. But I was about two-thirds through the book when I realized that there was not a word … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For the first time in my life, I preached a women’s meeting. It was great! Women from various churches in and around Iron Mountain, Michigan came with hungry hearts. Pastor Joan Archiquette of the River of God Church in Crystal Falls leads the group, which meets in various places in this colorful and unique part of the … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will speak at a Women’s Time of Refreshing Luncheon at The Country Church in Ruthton, Minnesota on Saturday, October 22 from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all women. Please RSVP Fran DeRuyter at 507-658-3917 or 507-658-3831. See Tom and Susan’s Schedule
Read more>>>By Susan Shanklin Life is short…..seasons are short. Each year I get older and it doesn’t seem possible! I am a big fan of the local thrift store and they have introduced a perk of 5 percent off if you are 60 years or older. One afternoon as I was going through the racks of lady’s tops I overheard this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Back in the ’70s, I met a man working at a sawmill where I was employed in southeast Minnesota. He was not a pastor or a preacher, just an ordinary worker like me, but he loved the Lord. He would talk to me about his church, a small fellowship of “Spirit-filled” Christians. “How do you know they … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanks for your prayers for our outreach to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Sept. 23-25. Many lives were touched, God’s people were encouraged, and souls came into the Kingdom of God. Five area churches cooperated with the event, contributing labor, love, and finances. Approximately 150 people attended during the afternoon, and we were able to pray with 15-20 for … Read more>>>
By Sondra Berry Young I was thinking today of Danny. He was in his 90’s. One day while driving down the street with a friend, she said to me, “You should go get my dad saved. He’s mean, I mean really mean! Everyone in the family has witnessed to him, and he won’t listen to any of us. In fact my brother … Read more>>>
