I believe there are a few praying people who come by FIRE AND HAMMER. I am requesting that you pray for the church which I have been the pastor of for almost 2 years now. I presented my resignation this morning because I have accepted a call to another church. Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church which I am pastor until June 11, 2006 will need all the prayers that can be offered to our God and Savior. The resignation left some of the people of Chestnut Ridge stunned and heart broken. Many left in tears.
They will need a good and godly pastor, who loves God, His Word, and will love this people. I believe God has shown me clearly and without doubt that it is time for me to leave. Madge [my wife] and I do need your prayers also. The church to which we are going does not have a parsonage, so we will need to find a home. This is the first time I have left a church with a call from another congregation. Previously, I have left not knowing what God had in store. I still am surprised by this. I am believing that God has great things in store for my wife and I, as well as Carr Lane Baptist Church [where we are going], and for Chestnut Ridge.
I have started a blog site for Carr Lane B.C. which is at Carr Lane Baptist Church if anyone would like to check it out.
THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS.
Bro. Tim A. Blankenship
Day: May 14, 2006
MOTHER’S DAY
It is that wonderful day of the year where we are to give honor and show appreciation to our Mothers.
I know that I am very thankful for my mother. My Mom used to say things like, “Love is an itch in your heart you can’t get to to scratch”. I remember over hearing her and one of her sisters talking (before I was born again) about the second coming of Jesus. That really peaked my interest, and as some who read this blog, can tell; it still does. Mom has always been an encouragement to me, and I will always love and appreciate her.
I am also very thankful to the Lord for the mother of my children, my wife. All of our 5 children are great kids. They are great kids, because they have a great mother who has always loved each one dearly, and has given much of her time to teach them and be an encouragement to them. Best of all, to me she is a great wife.
To all the mothers who may come by this BLOG today, HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY.
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