Evangelist Craig Cobb: BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday, July 29, 2012

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH - Bangor, Maine

Today we had the privilege of being with the Bible Baptist Church in Bangor, Maine. This was the second time we have been there this year. Pastor Artie Dean invited us the first time back in 2010 to stop and preach on our way out of Maine and this has become a kind of a tradition for us. When Pastor Dean found out we were going to be back in Maine for the tent meeting coming up at New Life he asked if we could come by again and we are thankful to be back.

I really believe we had a great day. A group including Pastor Dean, his wife, some of his children and several other folks from the church were at a meeting in New Jersey this past week. It was good to hear of the wonderful things the Lord did down there and they came back all fired up.

God really moved in the special music this morning. A young family visited for the first time and came as a result of the outreach program of the church. This was a real encouragement to the folks. Please pray for the Lord's will as they are searching for a good church.

There was great liberty in the preaching both morning and evening and I am thankful for the Lord's leading. It is my prayer that the messages were a help and encouragement to the church. One of the highlights of our times in Bangor is the opportunity to fellowship with Pastor Dean and his family on Saturday and Sunday. This is always a good time and Stacie and I enjoy it very much. The Deans have nine children who all love the Lord and they are a blessing to be around. I know some preachers who don't think there are any spiritual young people. Well I know plenty of them exist at this church and they not only LOVE the Lord but they SERVE Him and ENJOY it! It is always sad to have to leave.

Please pray for this church as they grow and are in the beginning stages of a building program. Final plans will be drawn up within the next few weeks and they will be ready to put out for bid. Pastor Dean showed me the plans and drawings yesterday and I am excited for them. I told the folks tonight I can't wait preach in the new building!

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