06/12/2023
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Reaching the Lost: Success Stories
Featured Congregation: Blanchard Church of Christ, Louisiana
Editor’s Note: We recognize the great work of the Blanchard church of Christ and their role in bringing just one soul to God. They went to extreme effort to “go,” and as a result, one more soul entered the kingdom. Although a small congregation, with God they are a powerful force for God. I commend this article written by one of their elders.
“Go” Means Go at Blanchard!
Written By Pat Cella
One of our members, Lindsey Cella (my daughter) has been talking to someone that she knows in North Carolina about the church. This lady’s name is Erin. We live in Louisiana, but Lindsey happened to be in Branson, Missouri, at their lectureship when Erin agreed to have a Bible study on Zoom.
Lindsey used the virtual approach by using Back to the Bible through Zoom. (HTHSOE provides a Power Point version to all enrolled congregations.) They studied Back to the Bible, covering one book each night for three nights. The study was well received, and God’s Word penetrated her heart.
At the end of the study, Erin knew what she needed to do, but was hesitant because she grew up in the Presbyterian church. Erin talked to some of her friends and family; they were somewhat hard on her and told her that she should have talked to her church leaders before engaging in a study with a “cult.” She and Lindsey discussed this, and she agreed that Lindsey simply pointed out to her what the Bible said.
Evidently, this was just the motivation that she needed. Lindsey flew from Branson to North Carolina to see Erin and continue to study. By the time she arrived, Erin had made up her mind. Lindsey tried to rent a car, but apparently 22-year-olds cannot just show up and rent a car. She called Erin, who came and picked her up. They went to the church building where the minister was waiting, and Erin was baptized into Christ.
Please pray for Erin. Almost all of her friends and family have said that they can no longer have anything to do with her because of her decision. She needs encouragement. She is being persecuted for her decision. We are asking everyone to send Compassion Cards to her at this address: Erin Clemmer, 148 Tilden DR, Lexington, NC 27295, USA.
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https://my.housetohouse.com/success-stories-june-7-2023/
