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August 13, 2016 Tammy Provins

A Word From Pastor Scott…

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10

A few evenings ago, I had the opportunity to gather with a group of friends for dinner and fellowship. I was reminded how important it is to communicate and connect with one another. Many of you know that unless we are face to face I personally don’t communicate or stay in touch well. I want to apologize for my lack of discipline in this area. I love all of you and want to thank you for your willingness to pray and support Tammy and I as we continue God’s work here in San Miguel.

It has been awhile since our last newsletter to update you on God’s work here. One thing I can say with confidence, this year has been a journey of trusting! On any journey, we will encounter many different kinds of conditions, obstacles, road blocks and blessings, always many blessings! I am thankful that we are not on this journey alone, we have a Father in heaven guiding our steps and your prayers lifting us up!

We have walked through some very exciting times this year.

We have watched people surrender their lives to Jesus Christ and be baptized. Nothing is more exciting than seeing someone accept Jesus for the very first time and then follow through in obedience to the Lord in their journey!! Some have been challenged to a greater commitment of the Lord’s work. Opportunities have opened to partner with hospitals, social services and communities. The community of Antioch continues to grow as the Word of God is preached.

Our partnership with Casa Canaan, an orphanage in Teopisca, Chiapas continues to grow.

We now have one of the young girls, Yara, staying with a couple here from Antioch. This will allow the young lady an opportunity for better education and a future she may not have had at the orphanage. We are excited to see the direction this will lead into. Please join us as we seek God and His will in this partnership with Casa Canaan.

God’s word tells us that through life’s journeys we will have struggles, we know God’s Word is true.

Therefore, Tammy, I and Antioch have walked through some obstacles this year. Again, I am thankful that we are not alone, I’m thankful that my Father in heaven is in complete control. If we as His people are willing to trust and follow Him, everything will work for our good and His glory. But, I also know that in the midst of difficult circumstances this truth is easily forgotten. Most of you know, as we began this year Tammy was diagnosed with breast cancer. We are thankful that God intervened and provided healing, but it was quite a journey. Many trips back and forth to doctor appointments, two surgeries, scans and tests. Once again God revealed to Tammy and I of His constant love and protection over His children. This trial was to help both of us grow in our faith in Him! God is good!

Not long after Tammy was diagnosed, we were told that our friends and music minister, Art and Karen, would be moving back to the states. This came as a huge disappointment, but again God has a plan and we were trusting. Analyse, a young lady from my former youth group in Ohio who was serving as a missionary here, jumped in and filled the position. Wow, she did an incredible job but unfortunately in June she also returned to the states. We continue to have an incredible team for our music ministry and some of you have filled in, thank you so much for using your gifts for the Lord! But the truth is, we need a leader for our music ministry. I ask you to please pray for this need to be met. We are believing and trusting God for His provision. On top of all of this, Tammy and I were on our way back from Celaya a near by city and the engine in our car quit, therefore needing to purchase a different vehicle. WHEW!

God gives and God takes away but blessed be the name of the Lord!!He is faithful and true, we are thankful for these opportunities to trust in Him!

I need to admit through this journey I have asked on a few occasions, “God what are you doing?” Each time He reminded me of His love towards us, He reminded me that He is in control and I can trust Him with our lives. Folks, we can trust Him with everything, He is worthy!

Tammy and I did receive some very exciting news from our daughter Tiffany, she is getting married on September 10th! Tammy will be leaving for Ohio on August 16th to help with the wedding. I will be traveling to Missouri in September to walk my daughter down the aisle and to perform the wedding ceremony. Please pray for me that I don’t cry like a baby and can get through the ceremony without being chocked up. I shared one Sunday morning their story, it has the hand of God’s faithfulness written all over it. We are excited to have a new family member, Luke Lacy!

Again, I apologize for my lack of communication and connection. We will try harder to stay on task to get the newsletters out. I thank God for all of you. Many of you sent encouraging emails to Tammy and I as we walked through her cancer. We are grateful for all of you who continue to financially support us. We could not continue to be here and do God’s work without your support. But honestly, thank you for your prayers! We can feel your prayers lifting us up each day as we strive to follow our Father’s will and do His work. We look forward to the rest of 2016 and all that God has for Antioch

Thank you, and may God continue to bless your lives!

Pastor Scott

LADIES FALL BIBLE STUDY — ARMOR OF GOD

Armor of God

The English speaking community of ladies will be starting the “ARMOR OF GOD” bible study on September 21st at 3:00pm. This is a workbook/video study and we have already ordered the workbooks but you can still join us. If you don’t have the workbook you can order one from Lifeway Christian bookstore but it is not necessary to join in. If you have any questions please see Tammy Provins for more information. Our ladies will be having three studies a year. Join us!

PRAYER WALK

Prayer walk 2

Join us every third Thursday of each month for our prayer walk. We meet in the Jardin at 5:00pm. It’s important to pray for our city, for unity among believers and for salvation of souls. Lately, this event has not been very well attended. Would you prayerfully consider joining us once a month and praying for these things! If you have any questions please talk with Pastor Scott.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We now have a few ways for you to submit your prayer requests at Antioch. On Sunday mornings we have a clear box on the information table, just fill out a slip of paper and put it into the box. There are a few members who pray throughout the week for these requests. Also, we still have our “Prayer request page” on the website. If you are unsure how to submit a request, please email the request to our Antioch email — antiochsma@gmail.com and we will see that it gets onto the site and into the box.

BAPTISM SERVICE

Baptism service

On Sunday, October 2nd, we will have a Baptism Service at church. If you have accepted Christ and want to be Baptized, please see Pastor Scott. We thought it would be fun to have a “Potluck Baptism Service” that day. Their will be a sign-up sheet as the time nears on the information table as to what dishes to bring. This is a beautiful way that our church family can connect, fellowship together and witness others taking that step of obidence towards their relationship with Jesus Christ. Join us!

SOCIAL MEDIA — UPDATE

Our FACEBOOK PAGE – ANTIOCH CHURCH gets updated on a daily basis. Stop on over and see all the pictures and events going on. There is to much to post here on the newsletter. Please click on the “LIKE” button in the banner area to receive our updates.

Also, our website – ANTIOCH CHURCH, has all the weekly happenings posted on the front page. If you miss a Sunday and want to listen to the sermon it is posted there too.

Anytime you have questions or concerns you may email us at: antiochsma@gmail.com or Scott’s email at: provy007@yahoo.com

Our next Newsletter will go out in November 2016! If you have any news you would like to submit please send the information to our Antioch email!

Blessings to you all!

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