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kje123
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« on: June 06, 2012, 06:54:46 pm » |
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Greetings!
I know its been a while since anyone has seen me post on the boards, but I have been busy for the Kingdom's sake, as well as for this ministry's. One thing I have observed is what Christ in Pogo has become from what it started out to be. In many ways it has held true to its original mission. We serve as a fellowship center for Christians who spend a bit of time online. For many, this is their only source of regular Christian fellowship as many of our members are shut in. We also serve as a base of operations, reaching out to those who also spend time on the internet (mainly on Pogo) with the Gospel of Christ. We reach a unique field, as many of the people we come in contact with are also disabled or shut-ins. Over the years, we have shared the gospel many times, seen people come to Christ, been able to follow through with them online, see that they come in contact with good churches, and are baptized. Most of us have several testimonies to share about this. We can see God's hand as He has placed us in a position to reach a unique, mostly unreached group of people.
With all this being said, we have had a tough time lately, particularly with our finances. Up until this year, the site was funded by donations, primarily from leadership. Over the course of time, the leaders have had to pass torches, have become disabled (as I have), or came on board already on disability. With many of the members being in the same boat, and with me asking that any donations be "post-tithe" (donating after giving to your local church), the billls were getting set to pile up on this ministry. Since we are at heart a missionary organization, reaching out to a people group, I asked some churches if they would be willing to support us. First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach has done just that. They have funded us to take care of bills for the next year, so that we can continue to be effective in our outreach. (Insert your personal version of "Praise the Lord" here.) This takes care of this year. Now, what I am asking is that those of you with home churches, if you have not done so yet, ask if they would be willing to partner with this ministry. Fortunately with an all volunteer staff, our needs are few, but if we are to be able to continue reaching our mission field, we will continue to need help in the future. Also, the more we can spread the need around, the more churches that will be blessed by giving to one more mission.
My prayers are that we will continue to reach more people for Christ, and that we continue to grow through serving Him.
In His service,
Brian
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