Praise & Prayer

Praise & Prayer http://www.iarbc.org/blog.aspx?site_id=10822&blog_id=278477 EN-US Copyright © 2012 IARBC http://www.triplePixel.com Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT PRAISE NOTES: Calvary Baptist Church, Grinnell Admin AdminAdmin@iarbc.org no Mrs. Carol Collings http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300331http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300331 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT Please be in prayer for Mrs. Carol Collings (wife of Pastor Don Collings, Prairie Flower Baptist Church, Washington, IA) on the home-going of her mother, Jessie Nelson.  Mrs. Nelson knew and loved the Lord and was looking forward to being with Him and would have been 88 on May 21st.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19th at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City. Please be in prayer for Mrs. Carol Collings (wife of Pastor Don Collings, Prairie Flower Baptist Church, Washington, IA) on the home-going of her mother, Jessie Nelson. Mrs. Nelson knew and loved the Lord and was looking forward to being with Him and would have been 88 on May 21 st . Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19th at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City. Mrs. Yvonne Hoag http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300334http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300334 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT Please be in prayer for Mrs. Yvonne Hoag (wife of retired pastor, Norm Hoag) as her mother Mabel Strong went to be with the Lord Monday, May 7.  Her memorial service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Sebring, FL on Monday May, 14th.   She was a month and a half from being 102.  Her husband, John had done interim pastor ministry at Corning, Murray and Clarinda back in the 1970’s. Please be in prayer for Mrs. Yvonne Hoag (wife of retired pastor, Norm Hoag) as her mother Mabel Strong went to be with the Lord Monday, May 7. Her memorial service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Sebring, FL on Monday May, 14 th . She was a month and a half from being 102. Her husband, John had done interim pastor ministry at Corning, Murray and Clarinda back in the 1970’s. Update from Hannah Baum http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300330http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300330 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT Hannah’s surgery on Tuesday, May 8th went well. She had her first follow-up appointment on Monday, May 14th.  The 6.5 inch incision is healing nicely.  Next week they plan to remove some of the stitches and by the end of the month put her in a cast.  She cannot bear any weight on the leg for at least eight weeks.  In approximately six weeks she will have another surgery to remove the temporary band holding the ankle bones in place.  Thank you all for your prayers. God has been our strength and help!  Because of Christ, Greg & Beth Baum Church Revitalization Ministry - Serving in Britt, Iowa Hannah’s surgery on Tuesday, May 8th went well. She had her first follow-up appointment on Monday, May 14th. The 6.5 inch incision is healing nicely. Next week they plan to remove some of the stitches and by the end of the month put her in a cast. She cannot bear any weight on the leg for at least eight weeks. In approximately six weeks she will have another surgery to remove the temporary band holding the ankle bones in place. Thank you all for your prayers. God has been our strength and help! Because of Christ, Greg & Beth Baum Church Revitalization Ministry - Serving in Britt, Iowa Update on Gerry Buining http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300326http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=300326 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT [Excerpts taken from recent update on ] My dad suffered a stroke almost seven weeks ago. Therapy and exercises have been a big improvement. We've discovered that chewing gum, concentrating on his right side, improves the facial muscles. His walking is better as well. All six daughters, and some of their spouses and kids, have been able to visit and he has received calls from his two sisters in Holland. He has received the greatest inspiration from God's word. It blesses our hearts to hear him sing the old hymns and choruses like God Is So Good. He often shares with the therapists how blessed he is to know the Lord and to have Him as his strength. Some feet swelling has come under control, and severe deteriorating vertebrae which cause pain are being helped by regular doses of Tylenol. The immobility of his right arm may be reversed some with a type of therapy machinery. Right now he is able to grasp some things but is not able to write or type. We are placing all encouraging messages and cards into a scrapbook one of the granddaughters came up with, and Dad enjoys looking back over them and reminiscing about the senders.  Dad's goal is to return to his apartment, but time will tell. Thank you so much for lifting him up in your prayers. They are felt!  Warm regards, Johanna (Buining) Caraway 6105 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112  e-mail: <a href="http://www.iarbc.org/mailto:LoJoCar@Juno.com">LoJoCar@Juno.com</a> [Excerpts taken from recent update on ] My dad suffered a stroke almost seven weeks ago. Therapy and exercises have been a big improvement. We've discovered that chewing gum, concentrating on his right side, improves the facial muscles. His walking is better as well. All six daughters, and some of their spouses and kids, have been able to visit and he has received calls from his two sisters in Holland. He has received the greatest inspiration from God's word. It blesses our hearts to hear him sing the old hymns and choruses like God Is So Good. He often shares with the therapists how blessed he is to know the Lord and to have Him as his strength. Some feet swelling has come under control, and severe deteriorating vertebrae which cause pain are being helped by regular doses of Tylenol. The immobility of his right arm may be reversed some with a type of therapy machinery. Right now he is able to grasp some things but is not able to write or type. We are placing all encouraging messages and cards into a scrapbook one of the granddaughters came up with, and Dad enjoys looking back over them and reminiscing about the senders. Dad's goal is to return to his apartment, but time will tell. Thank you so much for lifting him up in your prayers. They are felt! Warm regards, Johanna (Buining) Caraway 6105 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 e-mail: LoJoCar@Juno.com Hannah Baum http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299662http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299662 Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:00 GMT Hannah is the college age daughter of Pastor Greg and Beth Baum, Bethel Baptist Church, Britt. On Sunday evening, April 29th, Hannah broke a bone in her ankle and in her lower leg.  She was returning to her dorm room at FBBC when she slipped off a step.  On Monday, May 7, the doctor determined that the swelling had gone down enough to perform surgery on the broken bones on Tuesday, May 8. The surgery was done and was successful.  Hannah may be able to go home on Wednesday.  She will not be able to be on the foot for 2 months.  Please pray for Hannah for the healing of her leg and ankle and as she faces many weeks of therapy. Hannah is the college age daughter of Pastor Greg and Beth Baum, Bethel Baptist Church, Britt. On Sunday evening, April 29th, Hannah broke a bone in her ankle and in her lower leg. She was returning to her dorm room at FBBC when she slipped off a step. On Monday, May 7, the doctor determined that the swelling had gone down enough to perform surgery on the broken bones on Tuesday, May 8. The surgery was done and was successful. Hannah may be able to go home on Wednesday. She will not be able to be on the foot for 2 months. Please pray for Hannah for the healing of her leg and ankle and as she faces many weeks of therapy. Pastor Ed & Cheryl Bunt Missionary Update http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299619http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299619 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT <div class="paragraph" style="text-align: left;">To see Pastor Bunt's entire NewsLetter please go to: <a href="http://buntsupdates.weebly.com/april-2012.html">http://buntsupdates.weebly.com/april-2012.html</a> It's hard to believe Easter was only 4 weeks ago! And what a wonderful privilege it was to share that day with our church family with an early service, a breakfast, and then a time of worship together. At our Good News Club that week the children had an Easter egg hunt after hearing a special Easter story that clearly presented the gospel. They were full of energy and found the eggs in short order, although they had to work to find some of them. We continue to have good response from the children, but now that the end of school is nearing, some will be involved with sports and other spring activities. In spite of those conflicts, we'll continue until school ends; our last meeting will be May 22.</div> <a><img class="galleryImageBorder" style="border-width: 1px; margin: 5px 10px 10px 0px; padding: 3px;" alt="Picture" src="http://buntsupdates.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/5/5/10559572/8408057.jpg" /></a> <div style="text-align: center; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block;"></div> <div class="paragraph" style="display: block;">We were able to attend the IARBC Conference again this year and were blessed and motivated by the theme - America's spiritual beginnings and patriotism. Not only did we hear about the biblical foundation, but we were challenged to be Christians who do our part by actively standing and fighting for our God-given rights. We also were able to see people from supporting churches as well as other pastors, and 2 opportunities were offered to us: participating in a missions conference in Davenport, IA, in June and speaking for the Senior Saints week at the state camp in August. We're really looking forward to both of these events.</div> <hr style="width: 100%; clear: both; visibility: hidden;" /> <div class="paragraph">While at the conference, we received a call that Cheryl's brother-in-law had collapsed and died while at the Atlanta airport. It was such a shock! They were traveling to see the brother Cheryl visited last month who has cancer. Instead, he drove to Atlanta to be with their sister who was stranded alone there, and helped her make arrange-ments. What a reminder that we never know "what a day may bring forth." We both were able to attend his funeral, and although it was a hard time, we enjoyed seeing some neices we hadn't seen in years and meeting some grand-neices and nephews we'd never met! Cheryl's sister Joyce will face some tough times ahead, but she has already experienced the amazing comfort and encouragement of our heavenly Father. Because we were out of town for the funeral, we missed seeing John DenBoer, but just yesterday Brad and Joanne Hoff attended our church and we enjoyed spending some time with them in the afternoon. They were a true encouragement to us, and the sweet fellowship was just what we needed. Yesterday a lady returned for the second time to church. She is going through some difficult times right now and often works on Sunday but has been very receptive to folks at church and the message. Tomorrow we plan to visit with her and find out for certain about her spiritual condition. There is another family whose children have come to church, but although the mother knows she should come, she hasn't yet. Please pray for these 2 people/families and for our 2 church families who are their neighbors and are witnessing to them. Ed has also met his first hospice patient and we're praying for open doors to witness to him and his family. </div> <div> <div class="wsite-multicol"> <div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin: 0px -15px;"> <table class="wsite-multicol-table"> <tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> <tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> <td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="padding: 0px 15px; width: 55.19%;"> <h2></h2> <a><img class="galleryImageBorder" style="border-width: 1px; margin: 5px 10px 10px 0px; padding: 3px;" alt="Picture" src="http://buntsupdates.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/5/5/10559572/9784916.jpg?314" /></a> <div style="text-align: center; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block;"></div> <div class="paragraph" style="display: block;">We also had some visitors at home! These 2 baby squirrels didn't know to be afraid of us and came right up, climbing on our feet and pants legs. So cute!</div> <hr style="width: 100%; clear: both; visibility: hidden;" /> <div class="paragraph">On May 7, we will be meeting with the town council regarding having a Good News 5 Day Club at the Community Building in June. Please pray that they will approve this. They are concerned it will be in conflict with the community-wide VBS in July. While we and our church people do the main teaching for the Bible School, we are convinced it is necessary for us to have our own outreach and this seems like a great way to start. This is a sensitive subject and one folks are having a hard time understanding. What a privilege to serve our amazing God! And what a privilege we have to share this work with you. Thank you for being so faithful. </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> To see Pastor Bunt's entire NewsLetter please go to: http://buntsupdates.weebly.com/april-2012.html It's hard to believe Easter was only 4 weeks ago! And what a wonderful privilege it was to share that day with our church family with an early service, a breakfast, and then a time of worship together. At our Good News Club that week the children had an Easter egg hunt after hearing a special Easter story that clearly presented the gospel. They were full of energy and found the eggs in short order, although they had to work to find some of them. We continue to have good response from the children, but now that the end of school is nearing, some will be involved with sports and other spring activities. In spite of those conflicts, we'll continue until school ends; our last meeting will be May 22. We were able to attend the IARBC Conference again this year and were blessed and motivated by the theme - America's spiritual beginnings and patriotism. Not only did we hear about the biblical foundation, but we were challenged to be Christians who do our part by actively standing and fighting for our God-given rights. We also were able to see people from supporting churches as well as other pastors, and 2 opportunities were offered to us: participating in a missions conference in Davenport, IA, in June and speaking for the Senior Saints week at the state camp in August. We're really looking forward to both of these events. While at the conference, we received a call that Cheryl's brother-in-law had collapsed and died while at the Atlanta airport. It was such a shock! They were traveling to see the brother Cheryl visited last month who has cancer. Instead, he drove to Atlanta to be with their sister who was stranded alone there, and helped her make arrange-ments. What a reminder that we never know "what a day may bring forth." We both were able to attend his funeral, and although it was a hard time, we enjoyed seeing some neices we hadn't seen in years and meeting some grand-neices and nephews we'd never met! Cheryl's sister Joyce will face some tough times ahead, but she has already experienced the amazing comfort and encouragement of our heavenly Father. Because we were out of town for the funeral, we missed seeing John DenBoer, but just yesterday Brad and Joanne Hoff attended our church and we enjoyed spending some time with them in the afternoon. They were a true encouragement to us, and the sweet fellowship was just what we needed. Yesterday a lady returned for the second time to church. She is going through some difficult times right now and often works on Sunday but has been very receptive to folks at church and the message. Tomorrow we plan to visit with her and find out for certain about her spiritual condition. There is another family whose children have come to church, but although the mother knows she should come, she hasn't yet. Please pray for these 2 people/families and for our 2 church families who are their neighbors and are witnessing to them. Ed has also met his first hospice patient and we're praying for open doors to witness to him and his family. We also had some visitors at home! These 2 baby squirrels didn't know to be afraid of us and came right up, climbing on our feet and pants legs. So cute! On May 7, we will be meeting with the town council regarding having a Good News 5 Day Club at the Community Building in June. Please pray that they will approve this. They are concerned it will be in conflict with the... Pastor Joe Hayes http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299615http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=299615 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT <h2>Thank You for Your Prayers</h2> As you probably know our IARBC State Representative, Joe Hayes, has been having some complications during his hip replacement surgery recovery.   Last week it was discovered that his fatigue issues are being caused by a very low iron level in his blood.  The doctor started treatment for that and said that he should be back to full strength in a number of weeks.  Please continue in prayer for his complete recovery. Thank You for Your Prayers As you probably know our IARBC State Representative, Joe Hayes, has been having some complications during his hip replacement surgery recovery. Last week it was discovered that his fatigue issues are being caused by a very low iron level in his blood. The doctor started treatment for that and said that he should be back to full strength in a number of weeks. Please continue in prayer for his complete recovery. Mr. Orval Hakes - Home with the Lord http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=298041http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=298041 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT <img alt="" width="203" height="258" style="width: 201px; height: 281px;" src="http://www.iarbc.org/Content/10822/orval%20hakes.jpg" /> Orval LaVerne Hakes, father of Pastor Dennis Hakes of Walnut Park Baptist Church in Muscatine, went home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2012. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30.  He was a member of the Willow Creek Baptist Church in West Des Moines.  Orval was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, his father and mother and his sister, Opal Jean Smith. He will be lovingly missed by his three children, Sandy Christian and her husband Jerry of Story City, Becky Parker and her husband John of Adel and Denny Hakes and his wife Tonya of Muscatine. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, first cousin and friend, Wilma Dunn, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Please be in prayer for the entire family. Orval LaVerne Hakes, father of Pastor Dennis Hakes of Walnut Park Baptist Church in Muscatine, went home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2012. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30. He was a member of the Willow Creek Baptist Church in West Des Moines. Orval was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, his father and mother and his sister, Opal Jean Smith. He will be lovingly missed by his three children, Sandy Christian and her husband Jerry of Story City, Becky Parker and her husband John of Adel and Denny Hakes and his wife Tonya of Muscatine. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, first cousin and friend, Wilma Dunn, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Please be in prayer for the entire family. Reverend Elmer Ubbink - Home with the Lord http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=298040http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=298040 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT <img alt="" width="501" height="798" style="width: 222px; height: 272px;" src="http://www.iarbc.org/Content/10822/Ubbink.jpg" /> Rev. Elmer Ubbink, 93, of Creston went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 7, 2012.  On December 23, 1941 he married Mary Jane Wanner.  They celebrated 57 ½ years together.  He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel on September 25, 1950.  Elmer often talked about how he accepted Christ’s substitutionary death, trusted in His shed blood for the forgiveness of his sins, and received God’s free gift of salvation; therefore we know Elmer is with his Lord.  He was a member of First Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa, and Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio.  Elmer and his wife, Mary Jane, served the Lord together as pastor and wife for 20 years in three churches in lower Michigan (Pentwater, Lyons, and Bay City) and spent 33 years in Jewish ministry in the Los Angeles area.  He was involved in the publishing of “The Shofar Magazine” for 31 years, using his God-given art talent.  Please be in prayer for his daughter Mary Ellen Wires of Creston and her family along with many other family members and friends. Rev. Elmer Ubbink, 93, of Creston went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 7, 2012. On December 23, 1941 he married Mary Jane Wanner. They celebrated 57 ½ years together. He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel on September 25, 1950. Elmer often talked about how he accepted Christ’s substitutionary death, trusted in His shed blood for the forgiveness of his sins, and received God’s free gift of salvation; therefore we know Elmer is with his Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa, and Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio. Elmer and his wife, Mary Jane, served the Lord together as pastor and wife for 20 years in three churches in lower Michigan (Pentwater, Lyons, and Bay City) and spent 33 years in Jewish ministry in the Los Angeles area. He was involved in the publishing of “The Shofar Magazine” for 31 years, using his God-given art talent. Please be in prayer for his daughter Mary Ellen Wires of Creston and her family along with many other family members and friends. Retired Missionary Gerrit Buining http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296572http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296572 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT On March 17, retired missionary, Gerrit Buining, suffered a stroke. It was an “evolving” event that, after 48 hours or so, left him severely weakened on his right side. He is able to talk and his mind is unchanged; however, he is unable to walk unassisted and has lost the use of his right hand. He is currently in the care of his daughter in St. Louis and showing improvement. “Gerry” and his late wife Margrit served as missionaries to the Jews with Baptist Mid-Missions in the Des Moines area. For the time being, the following address may be used for correspondence: Gerrit Buining c/o M/M Lovell Caraway 6105 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 e-mail: <a href="http://www.iarbc.org/mailto:LoJoCar@juno.com">LoJoCar@juno.com</a> On March 17, retired missionary, Gerrit Buining, suffered a stroke. It was an “evolving” event that, after 48 hours or so, left him severely weakened on his right side. He is able to talk and his mind is unchanged; however, he is unable to walk unassisted and has lost the use of his right hand. He is currently in the care of his daughter in St. Louis and showing improvement. “Gerry” and his late wife Margrit served as missionaries to the Jews with Baptist Mid-Missions in the Des Moines area. For the time being, the following address may be used for correspondence: Gerrit Buining c/o M/M Lovell Caraway 6105 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 e-mail: LoJoCar@juno.com Welcome Hudson Bradley Lundquist! http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296566http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296566 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT We rejoice with Pastor Ryan and Joy Lundquist on the birth of their son, Hudson Bradley, born April 12 weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 20” long.  Pastor Ryan serves as Assistant Pastor at Altoona Regular Baptist Church and Joy is the office administrator at the church.   We rejoice with Pastor Ryan and Joy Lundquist on the birth of their son, Hudson Bradley, born April 12 weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 20” long. Pastor Ryan serves as Assistant Pastor at Altoona Regular Baptist Church and Joy is the office administrator at the church. Community Regular Baptist Church, Bussey, IA http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296563http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=296563 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT Dear friends, We have had so much fun this spring! God has given us so many blessings! We got the new kitchen cabinets for the church put in and we had a shower to celebrate and stock the cupboards. Everyone was quite generous in supplying "kitchen stuff" so we can share our blessings and serve others. It was great fun and just in time to host the April pastors’ fellowship meeting as well as serve breakfast on Easter morning.                        <img alt="" width="960" height="720" style="width: 218px; height: 154px;" src="http://www.iarbc.org/Content/10822/bussey%20kitchen.jpg" />             <img alt="" width="452" height="375" style="width: 233px; height: 134px;" src="http://www.iarbc.org/Content/10822/bussey%20baptismal.jpg" /> <div style="text-align: left;">Brad built a new baptismal from a 550 gallon water tank for a fraction of the cost of buying one ready-made. What is a greater blessing is that two were baptized in it less than a week later! Please pray for Kim and her daughter Kayla, for continued spiritual growth and that God would use them mightily. Several family members and friends came to the baptismal service, heard the gospel, and need to choose Jesus. Please pray for souls to be saved. </div> The Easter sunrise service was well attended with 22 early risers as we gave God the glory for the empty cross and the empty tomb. A great time of fellowship followed as our family served omelets and hash browns for breakfast, and we continued in His Word for Sunday School and morning worship. A church has taken us on for support and another gave us a monetary gift to help with Marie’s medical expenses. We are truly grateful and thank you for being part of this ministry! We also appreciate all of you who pray for us! We are looking forward to seeing some of you in Grimes, IA, at the state meetings. Chriswill be leaving for Germany May 10th for his six-week sampling of overseas missionary life. Please pray for his safety, integrity, and his testimony. After a few days last week of being a little lightheaded because of low blood pressure, Marie is doing well and enjoying her early garden. The boys have added lawn mowing to their schedule for the summer and are looking forward to taking schoolwork off the list. My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. Psalm 73:26-28 For His Glory, Brad & Marie Hansen Chris, Scott, & Danny P.S. If your e-mail address changes, please let us know! For pictures, see our website. Brad & Marie Hansen Planting Community Regular Baptist Church  203 Eighth Street Bussey, IA. 50044 Phone: 641-891-5584, 641-891-2293 E-mail: <a href="http://www.iarbc.org/mailto:pastoremtp@gmail.com">pastoremtp@gmail.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.crbc.net-at-hand.com">www.crbc.net-at-hand.com</a>     Dear friends, We have had so much fun this spring! God has given us so many blessings! We got the new kitchen cabinets for the church put in and we had a shower to celebrate and stock the cupboards. Everyone was quite generous in supplying "kitchen stuff" so we can share our blessings and serve others. It was great fun and just in time to host the April pastors’ fellowship meeting as well as serve breakfast on Easter morning. Brad built a new baptismal from a 550 gallon water tank for a fraction of the cost of buying one ready-made. What is a greater blessing is that two were baptized in it less than a week later! Please pray for Kim and her daughter Kayla , for continued spiritual growth and that God would use them mightily. Several family members and friends came to the baptismal service , heard the gospel, and need to choose Jesus. Please pray for souls to be saved. The Easter sunrise service was well attended with 22 early risers as we gave God the glory for the empty cross and the empty tomb. A great time of fellowship followed as our family served omelets and hash browns for breakfast, and we continued in His Word for Sunday School and morning worship. A church has taken us on for support and another gave us a monetary gift to help with Marie’s medical expenses. We are truly grateful and thank you for being part of this ministry! We also appreciate all of you who pray for us! We are looking forward to seeing some of you in Grimes, IA, at the state meetings. Chris will be leaving for Germany May 10th for his six-week sampling of overseas missionary life. Please pray for his safety, integrity, and his testimony. After a few days last week of being a little lightheaded because of low blood pressure, Marie is doing well and enjoying her early garden. The boys have added lawn mowing to their schedule for the summer and are looking forward to taking schoolwork off the list. My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. Psalm 73:26-28 For His Glory, Brad & Marie Hansen Chris, Scott, & Danny P.S. If your e-mail address changes, please let us know! For pictures, see our website. Brad & Marie Hansen Planting Community Regular Baptist Church 203 Eighth Street Bussey, IA. 50044 Phone: 641-891-5584, 641-891-2293 E-mail: pastoremtp@gmail.com Website: www.crbc.net-at-hand.com Pastor Gary Gonnerman http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294608http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294608 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMT Brother Gonnerman had a great report from his appointment at Mayo Clinic and is regaining strength very rapidly.  Please continue to pray for his recovery and therapy. Brother Gonnerman had a great report from his appointment at Mayo Clinic and is regaining strength very rapidly. Please continue to pray for his recovery and therapy. Retired Pastor Bernie Payne http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294604http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294604 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retired Pastor Bernie Payne is continuing to make progress each day.  He is being moved out of ICU into a regular room today (Tuesday, April 10).  Please continue to rejoice with and pray for him and his family. Retired Pastor Bernie Payne is continuing to make progress each day. He is being moved out of ICU into a regular room today (Tuesday, April 10). Please continue to rejoice with and pray for him and his family. Retired Pastor Bernie Payne http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294292http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294292 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT In preparation for surgery for a fall, it was discovered that Brother Payne had some significant heart issues, which caused the black out and fall.  He has had triple bypass heart surgery, three steel plates inserted in his face and continues on dialysis.  Pastor Payne is in the ICU at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.  Please continue to pray for the Paynes, their family and their many helpers.  In preparation for surgery for a fall, it was discovered that Brother Payne had some significant heart issues, which caused the black out and fall. He has had triple bypass heart surgery, three steel plates inserted in his face and continues on dialysis. Pastor Payne is in the ICU at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Please continue to pray for the Paynes, their family and their many helpers. Pastor Gary Gonnerman http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294291http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=294291 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT It has been determined that Brother Gonnerman had a mild stroke.  Praise the Lord he is recovering amazingly well concerning talking, walking and writing.  He is scheduled to return to Mayo Clinic Monday for therapy and other possible medical treatment.  Please rejoice with and continue to pray for Gary and Marguerite, their family and the many helpers. It has been determined that Brother Gonnerman had a mild stroke. Praise the Lord he is recovering amazingly well concerning talking, walking and writing. He is scheduled to return to Mayo Clinic Monday for therapy and other possible medical treatment. Please rejoice with and continue to pray for Gary and Marguerite, their family and the many helpers. Tim and Renee LaFleur http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293880http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293880 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT Please continue in prayer for Tim and Renee LaFleur and their family. Tim remains in the hosptial.  Please pray for the whole family and all of their helpers. Please continue in prayer for Tim and Renee LaFleur and their family. Tim remains in the hosptial. Please pray for the whole family and all of their helpers. Pastor Gary Gonnerman http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293879http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293879 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT Brother Gary Gonnerman, Pastor of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church, had tests that confirmed a stroke.  He has been referred to Mayo Clinic where they will determine what treatment is needed which may include surgery.  Please be in prayer for him, his wife Marguarite, the rest of their family and their other helpers. Brother Gary Gonnerman, Pastor of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church, had tests that confirmed a stroke. He has been referred to Mayo Clinic where they will determine what treatment is needed which may include surgery. Please be in prayer for him, his wife Marguarite, the rest of their family and their other helpers. Pastor Gary Gonnerman http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293505http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293505 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT Brother Gary Gonnerman, Pastor of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church, began having some stroke-like symptoms last Monday.  He has been hospitalized this week.  However, the diagnosis has not been conclusive.  Therefore, plans are being made teo take him to the Mayo Clinic, as soon as possible, for a second opinion. Pastor Gonnerman is currently back at home. Please be in prayer for him, his wife Marguarite, the rest of their family and their other helpers. Brother Gary Gonnerman, Pastor of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church, began having some stroke-like symptoms last Monday. He has been hospitalized this week. However, the diagnosis has not been conclusive. Therefore, plans are being made teo take him to the Mayo Clinic, as soon as possible, for a second opinion. Pastor Gonnerman is currently back at home. Please be in prayer for him, his wife Marguarite, the rest of their family and their other helpers. Pastor Bernie Payne http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293079http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293079 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMT Bernie Payne, retired pastor, will be having an angiogram tomorrow at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines which may determine if further medical procedures are needed.  He was formerly on the pastoral staff at Grandview Park Baptist Church in Des Moines, Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton, and Southtown Baptist Church in Des Moines. Bernie Payne, retired pastor, will be having an angiogram tomorrow at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines which may determine if further medical procedures are needed. He was formerly on the pastoral staff at Grandview Park Baptist Church in Des Moines, Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton, and Southtown Baptist Church in Des Moines. Dr. & Mrs. David Warren http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293078http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293078 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMT Dr. David and Pat Warren have been long time friends of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches and Dave was on staff at FBBC.  He is currently the State Representative for the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Mrs. Pat Warren’s dad, Oscar Schonscheck, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, March 26, at 7:45 AM.  He was 91 years and 1 day old.  His final words were, "That's it.  Amen!" There will be a viewing at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville on Thursday evening, March 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held there as well on Friday morning, March 30 at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your prayers and kindnesses during this time. Dr. David Warren (Pat) 360 College Hill Drive Cedarville, OH  45314 937-766-5913 H; 937-307-0718 Cell Dr. David and Pat Warren have been long time friends of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches and Dave was on staff at FBBC. He is currently the State Representative for the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Mrs. Pat Warren’s dad, Oscar Schonscheck, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, March 26, at 7:45 AM. He was 91 years and 1 day old. His final words were, "That's it. Amen!" There will be a viewing at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville on Thursday evening, March 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held there as well on Friday morning, March 30 at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your prayers and kindnesses during this time. Dr. David Warren (Pat) 360 College Hill Drive Cedarville, OH 45314 937-766-5913 H; 937-307-0718 Cell Faith Baptist Church, Fairfield http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293077http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293077 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMT Faith Baptist Church in Fairfield has called Pastor Tom Cope to be their full time pastor.  He had been serving for several months as their interim pastor. Pastor Cope and his wife, Brenda, have been active members of First Baptist Church in Bloomfield for many years.  Please rejoice with Faith Baptist and Pastor and Mrs. Cope as they minister together. Faith Baptist Church in Fairfield has called Pastor Tom Cope to be their full time pastor. He had been serving for several months as their interim pastor. Pastor Cope and his wife, Brenda, have been active members of First Baptist Church in Bloomfield for many years. Please rejoice with Faith Baptist and Pastor and Mrs. Cope as they minister together. Pastor Greg & Beth Baum, Bethel Baptist, Britt http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293033http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293033 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT Spring 2012 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise, be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.”  Psalm 100:4 God has provided many reasons to enter the year ahead with thankful hearts as we serve the Lord with gladness.  Back in September of 2010, the Lord opened the opportunity for Bethel Baptist in Britt to begin assisting Grace Baptist Church in Corwith.  For fourteen months I enjoyed the privilege of driving to Corwith for the morning service from 9am—10am, then traveling back to Britt for services from 10:30am to 11:45am.  During these fourteen months John DenBoer visited two times and Brad & JoAnn Hoff from Continental Baptist Missions came once to offer ideas and to see if they could provide any encouragement or assistance as we asked the Lord’s direction through this process.  To consider what future decisions God might want for Grace Baptist, we assisted them with two plans.  One plan detailed what it would take to keep Grace Baptist open, the other option considered the steps to dissolve as a corporate group and join with Bethel Baptist Church in Britt.  Now, to anyone outside of Grace Baptist church, the decision to openly discuss these two plans might seem so obvious, you cannot image it not having occurred before.  But, if you empathetically put yourself in the place of those who need to consider the conclusion of ending a ministry, you can see where that topic would be like the proverbial elephant in the room, ever present yet somehow hidden.  One church member expressed what a relief it was to bring this discussion to light in a simple, non-threatening, and factual manner.  Shortly after the consideration of these two plans, the mayor of Corwith presented us with an option which involved a business potentially purchasing the building and land.  A few weeks later a realtor put us in contact with a Spanish speaking group looking for a building to use as a church for worship services.  As these and other events began to transpire, the church members at Corwith voiced to me they could see God’s hand leading and guiding. As the year came to a close, one of the members from Grace suggested that we use the month of December as the starting point for them to begin regular church attendance at Bethel. What a joy it has been to have them these past three months participating in the worship services.  There are still many details to be worked out before the building and land are sold in Corwith. Until that time, the members of Grace Baptist remain a corporate group and will continue to do so to provide as smooth a transaction as possible when the time comes for the building and land to sell. When that transaction becomes final, those from Grace will have the option to become members of Bethel. As both churches join as one, God will better enable Bethel Baptist Church to look toward the day of graduation from Continental Baptist Missions with a full time pastor of their own. We do, indeed, bless His name for the work He continues to bring to fruition!  Because of Christ, Greg, Beth, Hannah, Abby, Josh, and Nate Baum Spring 2012 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise, be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 God has provided many reasons to enter the year ahead with thankful hearts as we serve the Lord with gladness. Back in September of 2010, the Lord opened the opportunity for Bethel Baptist in Britt to begin assisting Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. For fourteen months I enjoyed the privilege of driving to Corwith for the morning service from 9am—10am, then traveling back to Britt for services from 10:30am to 11:45am. During these fourteen months John DenBoer visited two times and Brad & JoAnn Hoff from Continental Baptist Missions came once to offer ideas and to see if they could provide any encouragement or assistance as we asked the Lord’s direction through this process. To consider what future decisions God might want for Grace Baptist, we assisted them with two plans. One plan detailed what it would take to keep Grace Baptist open, the other option considered the steps to dissolve as a corporate group and join with Bethel Baptist Church in Britt. Now, to anyone outside of Grace Baptist church, the decision to openly discuss these two plans might seem so obvious, you cannot image it not having occurred before. But, if you empathetically put yourself in the place of those who need to consider the conclusion of ending a ministry, you can see where that topic would be like the proverbial elephant in the room, ever present yet somehow hidden. One church member expressed what a relief it was to bring this discussion to light in a simple, non-threatening, and factual manner. Shortly after the consideration of these two plans, the mayor of Corwith presented us with an option which involved a business potentially purchasing the building and land. A few weeks later a realtor put us in contact with a Spanish speaking group looking for a building to use as a church for worship services. As these and other events began to transpire, the church members at Corwith voiced to me they could see God’s hand leading and guiding. As the year came to a close, one of the members from Grace suggested that we use the month of December as the starting point for them to begin regular church attendance at Bethel. What a joy it has been to have them these past three months participating in the worship services. There are still many details to be worked out before the building and land are sold in Corwith. Until that time, the members of Grace Baptist remain a corporate group and will continue to do so to provide as smooth a transaction as possible when the time comes for the building and land to sell. When that transaction becomes final, those from Grace will have the option to become members of Bethel. As both churches join as one, God will better enable Bethel Baptist Church to look toward the day of graduation from Continental Baptist Missions with a full time pastor of their own. We do, indeed, bless His name for the work He continues to bring to fruition! Because of Christ, Greg, Beth, Hannah, Abby, Josh, and Nate Baum Tim and Renee LaFleur http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293027http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293027 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT Please be in prayer for Tim and Renee LaFleur and their family.  Tim is in the hosptial but his condition is no longer life threatening.  Praise the Lord!  However, he continues to battle some significant issues.  Please pray for the whole family and all of their helpers. Please be in prayer for Tim and Renee LaFleur and their family. Tim is in the hosptial but his condition is no longer life threatening. Praise the Lord! However, he continues to battle some significant issues. Please pray for the whole family and all of their helpers. Kellie Standley http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293026http://www.iarbc.org/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10822&entry_id=293026 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT (Facebook March 24) It's hard to believe that exactly one month ago, I was just coming out of surgery! Time has gone so fast! We're also praising God for no seizures since! So far, this brain surgery has proven to be pretty successful! So thankful for all of your prayers! God has been so good during this recovery time, and is showing His power each and every day! I'm so thankful I don't have to rely on my own strength! Thank You, Lord!! (Facebook March 24) It's hard to believe that exactly one month ago, I was just coming out of surgery! Time has gone so fast! We're also praising God for no seizures since! So far, this brain surgery has proven to be pretty successful! So thankful for all of your prayers! God has been so good during this recovery time, and is showing His power each and every day! I'm so thankful I don't have to rely on my own strength! Thank You, Lord!!