Faith Baptist Church

Chilliwack, BC Canada
Pastor Randy Hoxie

Wednesday evening we were at the Faith Baptist Church. When the people began arriving for the service they immediately started putting together bags of bread for people that had undergone serious health problems. It was great to see the people's involvement in the ministry and their desire to help others. Bro. Jerry was an interesting man in the church who had memorized an amazing amount of scripture and wove it into his normal conversation. We had the privilege of getting to see the Pastor's newborn granddaughter, Emma, and thoroughly enjoyed talking to the Pastor's daughter who had an impressive knowledge of music and his wife who had an amusing taste for adventure. The family was sweet enough to provide a great meal for us after the service. Thank you Pastor Hoxie for your kindness to us during our stay.

Grace Baptist Church

Victoria, British Columbia
Pastor Don Johnson

Upon returning to Canada on Monday morning, we boarded the ferry for the Vancouver Island. Pastor Johnson and his family allowed us to stay in their home and were so hospitable for the two days we stayed. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the meals and just being in the company of such a loving family. On Monday evening, we joined the family for their weekly Bible study at a nearby assisted living complex. It was great to be able to sing and talk to these sweet people. Bro. Derrick and Julianna enjoyed talking to a lovely English couple who are members of the church.

Tuesday morning, Mrs. Johnson showed us around downtown Victoria and some of the historic sights around the city. We had a great time walking around the city and enjoyed a picnic lunch in a beautiful park.

After a wonderful day of sightseeing, we had a great service at Grace Baptist. The church had a very good turnout and all of the people were very warm and welcoming. We especially enjoyed talking to a gentleman who was from Texas and wanted to know if we knew what "sho-nuff" meant. We've already found someone in Canada who speaks our language!With two of the Pastor's children, Kaliegh and Cullen.

Liberty Fundamental Baptist Church

Lynden, WA
Pastor Small

After our afternoon service in Canada, we hurried back across the border for an evening service in Washington state. We were slightly late for the service, but we were greeted with so many smiling faces when we entered that we knew we were forgiven for our tardiness. We immediately noticed the many children and teens in the room and were so encouraged by the families that were faithful to bring their children to church. We sang and played several songs before Bro. Derrick preached a stirring message that challenged Christians to stay faithful in the work of the Lord and to be compassionate for people. After the service we enjoyed wonderful food and fellowship with the church family and were able to talk to some girls who are planning to attend Crown. They heard about Crown by listening to Pastor Sexton preach on the internet and we were so thrilled to know that his influence has spread to the complete opposite end of the country. God has greatly blessed Crown College through its wonderful leader and we are grateful to represent not only our Lord, but also his faithful servant, Clarence Sexton. Pastor, may God continue to bless you and give you health. We hope you are having a great summer.

Urban Community Baptist Church

Vancouver, BC Canada
Pastor Shawn Beliveau

Upon our first arrival in Canada, Pastor Beliveau and his wife gave us a warm welcome. We were able to be in their Sunday afternoon service, which met in a hotel. Everyone there was so friendly and excited to have us come all the way from Crown College. Most of them did not know much at all about Crown and were interested in our books and music. After the service, we had lunch with the pastor and his wife as well as the teens in the church. We were able to visit with the teens and share testimonies with them of how God brought us to Crown and all the opportunities that are available through the school, as well as the Temple Baptist Church. The Pastor and his wife gave each of us a Vancouver t-shirt as well as a Canadian flag pin as a souvenier for our first church in Canada.

Bay Community Baptist Church

Blaine, WA
Pastor Jim Turner
Evangelist Norman Stevens

On the fifth and sixth of this month we had the unexpected privilege of attending a revival service being held at Bay Community Baptist Church. The speaker during the meetings was Bro. Norman Stevens. Friday night he preached an incredibly encouraging message that made us all desire to come to know God better through prayer. Saturday afternoon we enjoyed a picnic with the church families and were able to meet Adam Ravert' s brother and his family. We loved playing with the kids and getting to know the people of the church. Sunday morning Bro. Derrick preached a sermon about how God "spared not his own son", and the love of God was much more real to us when he finished. It made us realize what a great responsibility we have as representatives of the Lord.

Northwest Baptist Church

Marysville, WA
Pastor Kerby Campbell

Wednesday evening, we had the opportunity to go to Northwest Baptist Church. Upon arrival, we met with the youth group to go soul winning. Each of us had the privilege to partner up with one of the teens and go door to door through a neighborhood in town. It was so amazing to see the Lord using this youth group for His service. These teens really know how to confront people about their lost condition and lead them to Christ.
Following the teen soul winning program, Pastor Campbell and his wife treated us to a wonderful meal. When we arrived at the church, the people of Northwest Baptist were very warm and welcoming. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and meet so many encouraging Christians. Bro. Derrick preached on "The Potters" from I Chronicles 4:23. He challenged the church to be faithful potters in this world for the Lord. Pastor and Mrs. Campbell's adorable son, Jack.

We also had the joy of meeting Colby Pennington's family. Colby attends Crown College and is traveling in the Northeast quartet. The Penningtons took us out for ice cream after the service and we very soon recognized the same sweet spirit of Colby in all of his family.

East Hill Baptist Church

Kent, WA
Pastor John Steen

Tuesday evening, it was our privilege to be with the wonderful people at the East Hill Baptist Church. It was a great encouragement for us to be with these people who love the Lord so much. We had the opportunity to talk with church members of all ages, who were interested in the school and where we were headed next. After the service, Pastor Steen took us out to eat with some of the young people of the church. It was great to get to know them better and hear about their upcoming mission trip to Honduras. We pray that the Lord will bless Pastor John "the Baptist," his wife, and their church family as they continue to faithfully serve Him in Kent.

On our way to Kent, we drove by Mount St. Helens. This volcanic mountain, which erupted in 1980, is an amazing site in the Washington landscape.