Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches

Preaching at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hillsboro

director — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:03:44 +0000

Sunday January 29th we were ministering at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Kevin Lawver is the pastor of this local church ministry. Lighthouse is one of our WFBC church planting ministries which will be celebrating their fifth anniversary on April 1st.

Carole provided keyboard accompaniment for all the services on Sunday. During Sunday School I shared an historical outline of church planting from the book of Acts and then through the WFBC. I closed out that lesson with our video presentation. Following the AM Service and a delicious potluck lunch, I preached for the afternoon service.

The Lawvers have done an excellent job of ministry in a largely rural area in the planting of Lighthouse Baptist Church. It was good to see some new faces in the congregation since our last visit. Continue to pray for growth of core families in the Hillsboro ministry.

Serving the Churches of the Badger State

Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:29 +0000

The member churches of the WFBC cooperate in mission efforts within the state, and provide several events throughout the year for the encouragement and fellowship of the Pastors, Wives, and Members of WFBC churches. The WFBC was formed in 1950 as the Conservative Baptist Association of Wisconsin, and became the Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches in 1969

Pastors and Wives’ Retreat

Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:34:35 +0000

2012 Retreat: February 27-28 in Sparta

Pastors and their wives are encouraged to register today for the annual WFBC Pastors & Wives Retreat to be held February 27-28, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church of Sparta. Dr. James Maxwell is the president of Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, and will challenge pastors with their high calling. Registration fee is $15 per person, which includes the Monday evening meal. Please pre-register by e-mailing Pastor Ron Sherid at rsherid54656@yahoo.com

Registration Mon. Feb. 27, 1-2 pm
First Session @ 2 pm

Retreat will be over at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28

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Preaching at Berean Baptist Church in Manitowoc

director — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:11:43 +0000

Sunday January 22nd we were ministering at Berean Baptist Church in Manitowoc. Bill Lobb is the pastor of this local church ministry. Due to the death of Brother Lobb’s father, he and his family were attending memorial services in Minnesota. Pastor Lobb’s father had been active in ministry, but was taken in death quite suddenly last week. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

I taught a Sunday School lesson on the doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture with many practical lessons. Since it was the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the abortion holocaust, I preached a message on the Sanctity of Life. I also preached for the evening service as well. Our prayers are with the Lobb family at this time.

Visit at Grace Baptist in Sheboygan Falls

director — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:58:49 +0000

On Sunday January 15th we visited at Grace Baptist Church in Sheboygan Falls. Rob Cronin is serving as an interim pastor helping the church go forward while they seek God’s man. They are meeting at the Holiday Inn Express on Interstate 43 at the Hwy 28 exit. Following Sunday School they had their morning service. At that service I was able to present a brief report of the ministry of the WFBC. After the services the church family moved to a local nursing home for an afternoon service.

Grace Baptist is in the process of recovering from a loss of membership and their building under the direction of a former pastor. The congregation meeting on Sunday seem to be unified and committed to progress toward a pastor and a permanent location for their ministry. Pray for Grace as they seek God’s will and direction for their future ministry.

Pastoral Installation Service at Spooner Baptist Church

director — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:04:12 +0000

Sunday afternoon January 8th we drove from Hudson to Spooner to be a part of the installation service for their new pastor, Darrel Flaming. Brother Flaming comes back to Wisconsin after recent ministries in Northern Indiana and Western Kansas. Darrel and Terri Flaming began their ministry in Spooner the first Sunday of December.

The Installation Service included music with several hymns and special music by Pastor Flaming. The chairman of the deacons brought a charge to the pastor challenging him to faithful ministry as God’s shepherd. I preached a charge to both the church and the pastor from I Thessalonians 5. The service closed with a prayer of dedication and a laying on of hands by the deacons and several pastors who were present. Following the service there was a fellowship time. Pray for the Flamings as they provide pastoral leadership for Spooner Baptist Church.

Preaching at Bible Baptist Church at Hudson

director — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:52:28 +0000

Sunday January 8th we had a change of plans resulting in our ministry for all the services at Bible Baptist Church in Hudson. Mark Shore is the pastor of this local church, and he was incapacitated due to a loss of voice. We were able to adjust our schedule and cover Sunday School and both AM and PM Services. I also shared a report and video of the ministry of the WFBC. We were planning to be in the North West area anyway for a pastoral installation service at Spooner and thus the ministry at Hudson worked out fine. The Shores are gracious hosts and we have a long history going back to college days with Mark.

Visit at Lakewood Baptist Church in Delafield

director — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:33:49 +0000

Sunday January 1st we we visited the Lakewood Baptist Church in Delafield which is one of our WFBC church plants, started in 2009. Dave Marriott is the pastor of this local church ministry. There was a good crowd present for the service despite the holiday Sunday. Pastor Marriott preached on the Lord Jesus Christ as our creator from Colossians 1. Following the service we enjoyed a great time of fellowship over dinner with Pastor Marriott and his wife Emiley.

Lakewood Baptist Church has gone off financial support from the WFBC as of January 1st. They have established a strong congregation with attendances averaging about 200. They have the need of a permanent location, as they are currently meeting at the Cushing Elementary School. Pray for them regarding a building or land for building in the Delafield area.

Christmas Sunday and Weekend Events

director — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:25:36 +0000

Christmas Sunday we were ministering at Calvary Baptist Church in Sun Prairie. Rick Bloom is the pastor of this local church ministry. Pastor Bloom was gone for the day and I preached for the AM Service. It was a blessing to see many of our friends at Calvary since we were members there for over a year when I first became the WFBC director.

On Christmas Eve we were with our son, Pastor Paul in Elkhorn for his Christmas Eve Service at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Following the AM Service at Calvary Baptist Church Sun Prairie we had dinner with some Christian friends in Lebanon. The rest of Christmas day we spent with our daughter in Watertown.

We trust you had a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of our blessed Lord. May God give you a blessed and fruitful New Year for 2012.

Visit to Waupun Baptist Church

director — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:04:48 +0000

Sunday December 11th we visited Waupun Baptist Church. Robert Love is the pastor of this local church. Following Sunday School they had their Christmas Music Program in the AM Service. Ten choir members presented the music with a narator giving scriptural background. Pastor Love closed the service with a message showing the ministry of Christ as a baby, a crucified Savior and a mediating Lord. We enjoyed a time of fellowship for dinner with the Loves at a restaurant.