Landmark Baptist

Mission: Brownwood reflects on successful year

When 2008 began, Mission: Brownwood had no sponsoring church, minimal financial support, no contacts in the city of Brownwood. All we had was a calling from God, and a vision for a church guided by its mission to reach the lost and unchurched of Brownwood, TX, and the surrounding areas.

Through the course of 2008, God provided us with a good sponsoring church, adequate financial support and the endorsement and financial support of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. He also provided Jessica and me jobs that help our ministry in Brownwood.

In addition to His financial blessings, God blessed our VBS efforts with 43 kids and two professions of faith, brought Jeremy Moore and family into our fellowship to help us get our worship services started at the Brownwood Apts., and brought us families that we could minister to. It is our prayer that through God’s continued blessings, we’ll be able to get established and self-supporting ahead of schedule.

Rocky Springs MBC launches building fund for Mission: Brownwood

Currently, there are four church buildings on the market in Brownwood, ranging in price from $60,000 to $300,000, with all but one located on major highway frontage. While the community room where we meet fits our needs at the moment, we do anticipate outgrowing the facility within the coming year. When the time comes to move to a larger facility, it would be great to have the resources to move forward without having to take on debt. If you feel led to contribute to the Mission: Brownwood building fund, please send designated offerings to: Rocky Springs MBC, PO Box 1840, Jacksonville, TX 75766.

STATISTICS

Sunday Morning Attendance: Average – 13; High attendance – 18 (12/14/08); Low – 8 (12/28/08).
Wednesday Evenings: Average – 14; High attendance – 17 (12/17/08); Low – 12 (12/31/08)
Offerings received on the field: $1,242.47

SUPPORT: Beacon BC (San Angelo, TX) $150; Memorial MBC (Rusk, TX) $200; John Nickle ($25); Denson Springs MBC (Grapeland, TX) $50; MBA of Texas (Texas) $955.50; Muse MBC (Grapeland, TX) $200; Wyndrock MBC (Abilene, TX) $140; 58th Ave. MBC (Amarillo, TX) $133.22; Bethel MBC (Tatum, TX) $50; Memory Lane MBC (Palestine, TX) $50; White Rock MBC (Center, TX) $100; Salmon MBC Ladies Aux (Elkhart, TX) $25; Rocky Springs MBC (Jacksonville, TX) $150; Quaker Ave. BC (Lubbock, TX) $100; East Side BC (Jacksonville, TX) $100; Heritage BC (Tyler, TX) $100; Nevill’s Chapel MBC (Mt. Pleasant, TX) $150.17.

EXPENDITURES: Salary - $1,000; Housing $700; Outreach materials $78.93