The need here in the UK for gospel preachers and dedicated Christian workers has never been greater. Crown College United Kingdom was established to train sincere Christian young people to serve God in evangelism, preaching, teaching and church-planting. The Turret House is an ideal property located near Droitwich in Worcestershire.      

     An amazing answer to prayer... the funding to purchase the Turret House has come in! At the eleventh hour, God provided through an anonymous donor the 100,000 pounds ($170,000) needed to make up the rest of the needed money to purchase the property! Thank you to all those who prayed and believed with us and to all those who gave sacrificially to see this great opportunity realized. This is just the beginning - we hope to see great things for God's glory come from this purchase. Please continue to help us pray and those who have contacted us to ask if it is too late to give, the answer is an emphatic NO! 

      Please pray for God's aid as we have begun doing some renovations on the property.   A veteran pastor here in England, after hearing of God's provision stated that he had never imagined that all of these funds could be raised in just this short time. We truly have a God who is able!  May this property be used not for our own glory, but to bring glory to God.  

     Last weekend was the baptism service at Beeches Road Baptist Chapel.  Two adults and one teenager were baptized.  Hearing each of their salvation testimonies made the service very special. 

     We are officially legal drivers in the UK! We thank the Lord for helping us in this difficult and strenuous process. Now that we have our car license, we have begun the process of obtaining a mini-bus license.  Please pray God will aid in this matter as we desire to use it for his honor and glory.   

      The past four months have been truly blessed of the Lord as we have been working with the workers who come to England for a semester from Crown College.  As they get involved with hands on training through all the different ministries of the church, we are reminded of the importance of training local young people for the work of the Gospel.  

      In years past we have rented a property for the use of training young people.  This year God miraculously provided the needed funds to purchase the Turret House – the perfect piece of property located in Droitwich to train young people for the sake of the Gospel.  As we believe buildings are not the answer to world evangelism, we know that this new place will be a great tool to train British young people to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.  We have already begun moving and hope to finish before the New Year.  Please pray things will go smoothly and quickly.  There is a fair amount of remodeling that needs to be done to the house before the new group of workers arrive.  Please pray for safety and guidance in doing these updates.  Also pray that God will provide the needed finances to pay for the much needed renovations.  

     Beeches Road just held their annual Mission Conference.  A young missionary couple to China came and shared what God was doing there.  On the first night of the conference adults and children were encouraged to dress up in international attire.   What a great opportunity for young children to be exposed to missions.  Every detail seemed to go well from the mission village to the mission dinner to the missionary stories.  

What a blessing and privilege it has been to be a part of a team of like-minded missionaries as we serve the Lord in England!  Their advice and encouragement learned from personal experience have proven invaluable.  Please be in prayer for those on our team who have returned to the States to raise additional financial funds as VISA regulations have changed since they initially arrived in the UK. May God bring in the necessary funds so they can return soon.  

A few weeks ago was our Autumn Holiday Bible Club.  All the crafts, games, skits, and Bible lessons were centered on the story of Samson.    What a blessing to see many children come for the very first time!  It was encouraging to see these same children return for Sunday School and Sword Club the following week.  Pray for their salvation and for the open door into the families they represent.  Praise the Lord for the one child who prayed and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior during the week!  

Sword Club is a ministry of Beeches Road that is held every Tuesday.  Children are picked up on the bus and brought to church for games, songs, and a themed Bible lesson.  If we are to follow the example of Jesus, we will reach the children.  Please pray God will change the lives of these children so that they can bring honor and glory to Him. 

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them now, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 19:14

As many of you know, God has recently provided the funds for the Turret House - permanent facility to offer a Christian education for young people.  It is thrilling to think about the future and how God can raise up preachers and missionaries through this place. We knew God had worked in a miraculous way by providing these funds.  We are trusting Him now to settle the final details in purchasing this property.  Please pray for the Lord's perfect timing in these matters. 

"God is always advancing!"