Dear Brethren,
Puritan Ralph Venning wrote, “Milk is the food of babes; and therefore it is necessary that we come to know what this milk is… In the general, all the Word of God (the Gospel) is called ‘milk’… This milk is for growth; the Word is not only for begetting, as in I Pet. 1:23, but for nourishing and bringing up also, even to a perfect stature (Eph. 4:11-16). It is observable that Peter does not speak merely of the Word written in the Bible, but of the Word preached. But then this Word preached must be sincere milk of the Word, not mixed with and corrupted by the devices of invention, glasses and comments … As the Word must not be mixed with and corrupted by false doctrine and base ends, so this milk must not be made luscious and fulsome with the sugar and honey of men’s wisdom and eloquence… So then it is not a sound of words, but sound and sincere doctrine as milk of the Word.” May we be sincere and faithful heralds of the pure, powerful and precious Word of God.
President Dan Boyce went to the Philippines from April 23-May 5. This was his fourth visit to minister there. He preached in two churches, spoke at the Fourth Annual Pastors’ Conference, and participated in the wedding of Libby to Neil Egoy. According to Dan’s report, the wedding was a mixture of Americano and Filipino, followed by many pictures and a lavish wedding feast. Many will have an opportunity to see the video and/or slides in October. Questions, talk with Dan.
We continue to hear encouraging reports from Betty Oxley, following her surgery in March. In one of her more recent emails to Ed Cotton, she wrote, “Thank you for your many prayers for Dale and me. Dale continues to deteriorate and he has no understanding of my surgery. We are trusting in God’s perfect timing. He continues to give us peace and comfort. Bob Biscoe had successful cataract and glaucoma surgery on May 14th and continues to recover. Vida Brodie was hospitalized in St. Augustine, Florida, in March and returned to Robertsville in April with her husband Ernie. She has experienced slow improvement and would appreciate our prayers. Send these dear ones a card and uphold them all in prayer.
The fourth annual Essay Contest will be held this year. The theme is How to Be Holy (I Pet. 1:15-16). The age groups are 8-12 and 13-16. First and second place winners from each group will be awarded gift cards for $50 and $25 respectively. Entries must be no more than one page, written or typed, and submitted by July 22nd to Chuck Green through mail or email (3greens@cleaninter.net). The winners will be announced at Annual Conference in August.
There will be a used book exchange again this year at Annual conference. All conference attendees are welcome to participate. Bring your book, browse through the collection, and take home your selections. All free! Drop them at the main office; details will be announced later. A disclaimer will be placed in each book.
Hope to see you at Tri-State for Conference.
Serving Christ together,
Terry R. Smith,
National Representative
Fellowship of Fundamental Bible Churches
284 Whig Lane Road, Monroeville, NJ 08343
www.ffbc.ws
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