Monday, December 18, 2017

Michael Mason December 2017 Newsletter


Friends, 
As I look back on 2017, I am humbled and blessed to realize just how good of a year it has been.  I remember in January asking God to open doors and keep me busy… Well, He did. I have preached in over 80 churches this year.  These were revivals, retreats, conferences, banquets, breakfasts, dinners, and just about anything you can imagine that’s related to church-life.  Wow…it’s been a busy year.  I am looking forward to what God will do in 2018.
In 2018 I plan to be involved in seminary training for pastors in and around San Salvador, El Salvador.  My plans are to go at least four times  I hope you will consider being a part of this ministry of teaching and training these good men.  
I am booking dates for 2018, if you are interested - I’d love to come.  I am available for revival meetings, harvest days, retreats, conferences, or any thing you may be planning where you need someone to present the Gospel message. 
I trust you will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.                   
For more info…visit michaelmasonministries.com
  
~ January-April 2018 Preaching  Schedule ~

January
7 Trinity Baptist, Trinity, Al.
14 Providence Baptist, Gallion, Al.
21-22 Tabernacle Baptist, Vidalia, Ga.
28 River City Baptist, Decatur, Al.

February
4 OPEN
5-10 El Salvador Ministry to Pastors
11 Oak Ridge Baptist, Hartselle, Al.
19 Providence Baptist, Hatton, Al.
25 OPEN


March
4 OPEN
11-14 Moulton Baptist, Moulton, Al.
18 OPEN
19-21 Milldale Baptist, Zachary, La.
25-28 Union Hill Miss. Bap, Moulton, Al.

April
1 OPEN
8 OPEN
13-15 First Baptist, Columbiana, Al.
22-25 Southwest Baptist, Hartselle. Al.

29-2 North Shelby Bap, Birmingham, Al.

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Michael Mason November 2017 Newsletter

Friends, 
I hope you’re doing well.  Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is just around the corner…and 2018 is just a few weeks away.  As I look back on 2017, I am humbled and blessed to realize just how good of a year it has been in spite of a few setbacks.  I’ve been busy and I’ve seen God at work in churches and in people’s lives.  I am looking forward to what God will do in 2018.  
This month I want to let you know about an opportunity, I’ve been given, to be a part of helping pastors in El Salvador….  Under the direction of Pastor Ed Neiro, I have been invited, along with several other pastors, to come and lead/teach Bible classes to pastors in and around San Salvador who have no access to seminary training.  These classes would include Old Testament, New Testament, Pastoral Ministries, Sermon Preparation and Proclamation, etc…  Many of these pastors have no means of receiving any training.  Since that is the case, and many of them live in isolated places, Bro. Ed  has responded by taking the training to them.
I hope to participate in at least four of these training events (or more as needed).  In each opportunity I will fly down on a Monday and fly back on Friday.  I will teach the classes, as well as preach in churches where I am invited.  I feel God leading me to do this…and I am asking if you would be interested in helping me go.  Each trip would cost approximately $1000 for flight, meals, and expenses.  You can take a look at much of what Pastor Ed is doing at the website: www.misionesparacristo.com.

Would you consider helping me in this ministry to these pastors in El Salvador?  You can send any gifts for this ministry to my mailing address,(606 Birdsprings Road Hartselle, Al. 35640) designating the monies for El Salvador and I will see that the funds are used for that purpose.  Thank you.

I am booking dates in 2018, if you are interested - I’d love to come.  I am especially interested in preaching for any event you may have that has an evangelistic emphasis.  I am also interested in speaking at any men’s ministry event you may be planning.  I am available for revival meetings, harvest days, retreats, conferences, or any thing you may be planning where you need someone to present the Gospel message.  #impressingon                 
For more info…visit michaelmasonministries.com
  
~ November thru January Preaching  Schedule ~

November
19 Providence Baptist, Hatton, Al.
26 Southside Baptist, Decatur, Al.

December
3 Rock Creek Baptist, Someville, Al.
3 Victory Baptist, Moulton, Al. (pm)
5 Morgan Pastors Dinner, Decatur, Al.
6 Center Springs UMW, Somerville, Al.
8 East Highland Bap.(@Hartselle High School Auditorium), Hartselle, Al.
10 New Life Church, Falkville, Al. 
31 Harmony Baptist, Moulton, Al.

January
7 Trinity Baptist, Trinity, Al.
14 Providence Baptist, Gallion, Al.
21-22 Tabernacle Baptist, Vidalia, Ga.

28 OPEN

Friday, November 10, 2017

We Stand On Your Shoulders


2 Timothy 4:7
When I was just a boy I remember standing on the shoulders of my father as we watched the parade go by.  He was my foundation.  On my own my view was limited, but on his shoulders I could see it all.  Not too many years ago my kids stood on my shoulders…and not too many years from now my grandchildren will stand on their shoulders.  That’s how it works.
            I’m still standing on my father’s shoulders…he’s 86 and sick but he taught me well.  I also stand on the shoulders of my mother who’s been in Heaven a few years.  She pointed me in the right direction, held my hand as a boy, and prayed for me as a man.  Oh that I could be such a father to my son and daughter.
            Timothy was standing on the shoulders of Paul.  Paul’s course was coming to an end.  He was in jail, but he was leaving behind tracks for Timothy to walk in.  The path Paul walked had been weary and winding…but fulfilling to say the least.  He had no regrets as he faced the end.
            Each of us, who enjoy the freedoms and joys of being an American, is standing on the shoulders of a veteran who served their country faithfully.  Many of them gave of their time, were wounded, away from family for months at a time, and many even gave their life…that I could enjoy a good life in these United States of America.  There’s much wrong in America today…but there’s so much more right about this land of the free – made possible by the grace of God.

·      Timothy learned about Courage.  Paul said he fought.  He stood for what was right and against what was wrong.  He stood up and spoke up.  He stood out and stepped out.  
·      Timothy learned about Commitment.  Paul said he finished.  He was running his final lap, writing his last chapter.  His focus was not on the crowds but Christ.  He was finishing up knowing he’d soon be taken up.  He’d been a good soldier…
·     Timothy learned about Completion.   Paul said he kept the faith.  He didn’t give up, give in, or turn back.  He didn’t stray, strut, stoop, or stop.  He preached one message – Jesus and he knew soon his faith would become sight.  He was eager. 


Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…”  While that verse wasn’t written to or about the United States, it applies to any nation that seeks to put God first.  To all our veterans who have served to protect our freedom…and most of all the freedom to believe in and follow Christ – You are our heroes and we stand on your shoulders.  Thank you.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

October News - Michael Mason Ministries

Friends, I hope you’re doing well.  Hard to believe it’s already mid-October.  This year has been a blur - and in many ways for me, a blur of blessings.  While it has not been the best year for me, it has certainly been a blessed year.  Back in January I was wondering what the year would hold as far as opportunities to preach and minister.  I have been amazed at the open doors… the faithfulness of God… and the generosity of people.  I have so many reasons to be thankful.  I am booking dates in 2018, if you are interested - I’d love to come.   …..I just returned from a wonderful trip to El Salvador where I helped lead a pastor’s conference. I am making plans in 2018 to go there more often and be involved in the training of pastors.  More about that in next month’s’ newsletter.   …..THE wedding was absolutely wonderful. My daughter was a beautiful bride and the groom didn’t look too bad either.  Join me in praying God’s blessings on Will and Alyssa as they begin their life together.  #pressingon                 
For more info…visit michaelmasonministries.com

Prayer Requests: 
  1. Thanks for the continued prayers for my dad.  
  2. Pray for me, my family, and opportunities to preach.                                                                                         
October thru December Preaching  Schedule 

October
1 Myrtlewood Baptist, Myrtlewood, Al.
1 Blue Springs Bap, Somerville, Al. 6pm
2-5 El Salvador Pastors Conf.
8-11Central Heights Bap, Florence, Al.
11 Moulton Baptist, Senior Adults, Al.
15 First Baptist, Milan, TN
19 Pastor Appreciation, Fayette, Al.
22 Central Park Baptist, Decatur, Al.
27-28 Shoal Creek Bap, Decatur, Al.
29-Nov 1 First Baptist, Winchester, TN

November
5 Ryan Baptist, Ryan, Al.
12 1st Ind Methodist, Flint, Al.
15 Mt Hermon Bap, Cullman, Al.
19 Providence Baptist, Hatton, Al.
26 Southside Baptist, Decatur, Al.

December
3 Rock Creek Baptist, Someville, Al.
6 Center Springs UMW, Somerville, Al.
8 East Highland Bap, Hartselle, Al.
10 New Life Church, Falkville, Al. 

31 OPEN

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Billy Graham and Hugh Hefner

Jerry Seinfeld, that famous philosopher of the nineties, said, "Everybody is looking for good sex, good food, and a good laugh because they are ‘little islands of relief’ in what's often a very painful existence." 

Hugh Hefner lived his life offering islands of relief for many a man who didn't have peace with God or himself.  Billy Graham, on the other hand has spent most his life pointing people to more than an island of relief...but to a haven of rest.  Hefner preached temporary satisfaction while Billy preached eternal contentment.  

The guru of pleasure himself, Hugh Hefner, has passed away at the age of 91.  Billy Graham, a preacher of the Gospel of Christ, is still pressing on at the age of 98. In Billy's pursuit of God I believe he found a pleasure Hugh Hefner never knew.  It's interesting indeed to compare the lives of these two men, from the same era, and the impact they have had on the world.  Hefner may have had an impact on society, but Billy offered hope to the world.

While it'd be easy to write a blog about the tragic ripple effects of the pornography industry Hefner helped create, and easy to extol the virtues of Dr. Graham and the message of hope he helped spread...My time is better spent taking a look in the mirror at myself.  What kind of difference am I making in the world?   

Maybe I can begin by loving God and loving people.  Jesus said those were the two greatest commands.  Maybe, more than providing islands of relief such as Hefner did, I can point people to a haven of rest that, according to the Bible, is found only in Christ.  

     Hugh Hefner is dead.  Billy Graham will one day die as well.  And so will I.  As the poet C. T.  Studd wrote, "Only one life, twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last."  amen

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Michael Mason September 2017 Newsletter

Friends, 
I hope you’re doing well.  I have so many reasons to be thankful as I type this September newsletter.  Much to my surprise, and all because of God’s favor, I have had a busy 2017.  As it stands now, I will preach in close to sixty churches this year.  I am grateful for the opportunities.  I am booking dates in 2018…if you or your church are interested let me know - I’d love to come.   I’m looking forward to being back in El Salvador this October to help lead a pastor’s conference.  And of course, THE wedding is upon us.  Twenty-three years ago I prayed God would give me a blue-eyed, blond-haired, baby girl.  He did.  Several years ago I begin to pray that God would give me a son-in-law that would love and treasure my daughter.  He has answered that prayer.  I’m now praying God’s blessings on Will and Alyssa as they begin their future together. 
Thank you for standing with me, praying for me, and believing in me. #pressingon                 
For more info…visit michaelmasonministries.com

Prayer Requests: 
  1. Thanks for the continued prayers for my dad.  
  2. Pray for me, my family, financial needs, and opportunities to preach.   
  
~ September thru November Preaching  Schedule ~

September
10 New Zion Baptist, Hatton, Al.
16 Alyssa’s Wedding
17 East Highland Baptist, Hartselle, Al.
19-20 Valhermosa Bap, Valhermosa Springs, Al.
24 Shiloh Baptist, Somerville, Al. 

October
1 Myrtlewood Baptist, Myrtlewood, Al.
1 Blue Springs Bap, Somerville, Al. 6pm
2-5 El Salvador Pastors Conf.
8-11Central Heights Bap, Florence, Al.
15 First Baptist, Milan, TN
22 Central Park Baptist, Decatur, Al.
29-Nov 1 First Baptist, Winchester, TN

November
5 Ryan Baptist, Ryan, Al.
12 1st Ind Methodist, Flint, Al.
19 Providence Baptist, Hatton, Al.

26 OPEN

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Revivals Are Dead


I have just finished a busy June and July, preaching in eleven different churches and ten of those were revival meetings.  I have had busy summers for the past several years in revival meetings.  I have witnessed true revival, renewal, and refreshing.  I love these summertime meetings.  It’s been daylight till almost nine, people have been happy to be at church, the music has been upbeat, and the crowds have been great.  There have been people saved, lives rededicated, and hope restored. 

But I hear it again and again.  “Revivals don’t work anymore.”  And I am sure revival meetings won’t work just anywhere.  And I understand if the members of the church won’t attend there’s no use in having a meeting when no one is coming.  I understand all that.  What I am saying is, revivals are not completely dead.  There are folks in our churches who are hungry for an awakening…a reviving…a fresh stirring and moving of the Holy Spirit.  And as the Bible is preached and God speaks and people respond…occasionally something special happens. 

I am a revival preacher.  I love revival meetings.  I enjoy revival singing.  When I pull into the parking lot of a church where I am about to preach in a revival service, all my worries disappear.  For an hour or two all is well with my soul.  In that revival setting I am shut off from all the troubles of the world.  There’s no place I’d rather be than on that front pew about to preach…and then to stand and deliver a message that literally changes lives.  The Gospel of Christ is God’s power to save…


This is just a brief blog today saying God is still speaking and working and saving.  And he is still using revival meetings even though they don’t work anymore.  I am honored and humbled that He allows me to be involved.  My plans are to preach as long as there is an open door…  I’m thankful for all the prayers, encouragement, and opportunities to preach.  MM   

Monday, August 14, 2017

Michael Mason August Newsletter

Friends, 
I’m in the midst of a busy summer preaching schedule.  I’ve been a part of some wonderful revival services - thankful for the opportunities. My fall preaching calendar has some openings. Pray for these dates to be filled.  I’m looking forward to being back in El Salvador and Honduras this October to help lead two pastors conferences.  THE wedding is about a month away now.  My daughter Alyssa is marrying Will Johnson.  I’m praying God’s blessings on their future together. 
Thank you for standing with me, praying for me, and believing in me. #pressingon                 
For more info…visit michaelmasonministries.com

Prayer Requests: 
  1. Thanks for the continued prayers for my dad.  
  2. Pray for me, my family, financial needs, and opportunities to preach.   
  
~ July thru October Preaching  Schedule ~

August
6 Danville Baptist, Danville, Al. (am)
6-9 Liberty Baptist, Crossville, Al.
13-16 Lebanon Baptist, Hartselle, Al.
20-23 Buhl Baptist, Buhl,Al.
27-30 Serenity Baptist, Somerville, Al.

September
10 New Zion Baptist, Hatton, Al.
16 Alyssa’s Wedding
17 East Highland Baptist, Hartselle, Al.
18-19 Valhermosa Bap, Valhermosa Springs, Al.
24 Shiloh Baptist, Missions Rally, Somerville, Al. 

October
1 Myrtlewood Baptist, Myrtlewood, Al.
1 Blue Springs Bap, Somerville, Al. 6pm
2-7 ElSalvador/Honduras Pastors Conf.
8-11Central Heights Bap, Florence, Al.
15 First Baptist, Milan, Tenn.
22 OPEN
29 OPEN

November
5 OPEN
12 1st Ind Methodist, Flint, Al.
19 Providence Baptist, Hatton, Al.

26 OPEN