Brother Gordon and Jeanette Morrison have been faithful members of Lancaster Baptist Church for a number of years. I can still remember the day when the Morrison family moved to Lancaster from Colorado to attend the church here. From the moment they arrived they had a heart to serve. It has been a great joy to be their pastor.

For some time now, Jeanette has battled cancer, all the while still faithful to soulwinning and church attendance. As I write this post, Jeanette is in the final stages of her battle with cancer.

This morning I was able to spend some time with the Morrison family. As I visited with Jeanette, the grace of God was evident in her life. We know that God is in control of every situation, and although sometimes we may not understand why, we must “cast all our care upon Him.”

James 4:14 says, “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”

Life is short. It is at times like this when I am reminded how important it is to keep our relationship with God and family right. May we each live our lives in such a way that there would be no regrets in our dying or in our living.

Please pray for the Morrison family during this time.

Today, my wife Terrie and I went out doorknocking for the 22nd Open House at Lancaster Baptist Church which will take place this Sunday. During our soulwinning time we were able to meet several families who committed to being our guests this Sunday.

Throughout this week, members from our church will devote much time to personally inviting each household in our community to join us for this special service. Many people will go out each morning and evening in efforts to personally invite our entire Antelope Valley to come see what God is doing at our church!

Last Year’s Soulwinning Outreach

One of the highlights of the week will be our Saturday morning soulwinning. This year we have over 1,000 church members committed to be a part this Saturday.

I believe one of the reasons that God has blessed our ministry is because we have been faithful to do what he has called us to do. Jesus said in Matthew 28, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” As we have kept our focus on soulwinning and on reaching others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God has continued to bless His work here in Lancaster.

Please pray that souls will be saved this week during the Open House services at Lancaster Baptist Church.