By Tom Shanklin This November I had the opportunity to speak at a local TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter here in Mankato. The way it happened was that back in March of this year Susan joined a local chapter of TOPS. Since that time, between the two of us, we have lost nearly 140 pounds. (I’m thinking we should … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Yesterday, Susan and I ministered at the Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota. It was great to be with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck and the people of Gaylord AG. We have ministered there in December for several years and it’s always a treat to receive the love and encouragement of that evangelistically-minded congregation. They always encourage … 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 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 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>>>
By Tom Shanklin Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of … Read more>>>
I’m writing to ask for your prayers for the upcoming outreach on September 23-25 in Mahnomen, Minnesota. This outreach, which is sponsored by area churches, will include an exciting Family Fun Music Festival on Saturday. Here’s the plan: Friday Night, 7 p.m., Revival Service, Area Service Center, Mahnomen Saturday, 2 p.m., Family Fun Music Festival, Mahnomen County Fairgrounds • 2-3 p.m., … Read more>>>
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6, KJV. Please pray for the upcoming Tent Revival with Tom Shanklin, Sept. 9-11, which will be held at Pastors Chris and Caugherty’s farm west of Hendricks, MN. The meetings, which are sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center, Hendricks, MN, will be: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9-10, … Read more>>>
In late July, I travelled to LaMoure, North Dakota for meetings at The Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Carl Black called the Sunday morning and evening meetings a “mini-revival.” I shared my testimony and spoke from Jeremiah on Sunday morning: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13, KJV. … Read more>>>
Today Susan and I traveled to Litchfield, where I minstered at the United Methodist Church. I was filling in for Pastor Bill Kerr, who was away on vacation. It was missions Sunday, so I shared some about our missions work, particularly among the native American people. A missions team from the church just left this morning for a mission trip … Read more>>>
Kids at the Point Youth Camp near Hendricks, Minnesota, is sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center and held on the farm of Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty. When I arrived at the camp, mud was everywhere. It was on the ground, in the tent, on the kids, in the Caugherty’s house, and everywhere else. It had been raining steadily for … Read more>>>
We had a wonderful and fruitful time of ministry last weekend, April 8-10 at the Carpenters Shop Church in Mission, SD, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Pastor Gerald Burns of Waukesha, Wisconsin and Dennis Dulske of Wapauca, Wisconsin traveled with me and helped with the time of ministry. Four people registered first-time decisions for Christ at the Sunday morning meeting. … Read more>>>
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” Ecclesiastes 4:9, KJV. Today I preached at a church in Spring Grove, Minnesota and my wife preached in Gaylord, Minnesota. We covered more territory that way. I had a good time of ministry in Spring Grove, speaking on “The Gospel of Healing.” Exodus 15:26 Number 21 … Read more>>>
On January 23, we held Hope and Healing Services at Northern Lights Tablernacle in Richwood, Minnesota. Due to the work of Pastor Bob St. Claire and members of the congregation, a number of visitors came to the services. About 15 people came forward in the two services to be healed in their relationship with God. Others testified of receiving emotional … Read more>>>
Avoca is small, with a grand total of 146 residents in the 2000 census. But there’s a great little church there called Word of Faith Fellowship, led by Pastor John Stenen, which help of his wife Terry. This couple has been faithful for many years to hold up the banner of Christ’s love and power in their part of the … Read more>>>
Last Sunday, Susan and I were at Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota, with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck. This is one of the churches where we enjoy a close relationship. Last year, we were with them in December also, so it’s almost a tradition. It’s a good time to ask a prayerful, encouraging church to pray for us in … Read more>>>
Yesterday, Susan and I visited the Hillcrest Nursing Home here in Mankato. We held a service for the residents. I spoke on “Knowing God” from John 17:3:“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3, KJV. I emphasized the great privilege we have to enjoy a … Read more>>>
