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. 

and michaelmasonline.blogspot.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

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.