Missions News
New Church Planting in Richland, Washington
God is most certainly moving in Washington State. God has answered multiple specific prayers of many disciples to turn the idea of evangelizing the greater Tri-Cities region from a dream and now into a reality. The Tri-Cities consists of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco. It is the fourth largest metropolitan region in Washington State.
The Greater Wilmington Church Launched!
In the last month God has led three new church plantings in the US: Tuscon, Arizona; College Station, Texas; and Wilmington, North Carolina! Please send the news of your church planting to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
On September 30th, the Greater Wilmington Church celebrated its official beginning as a new congregation! Together with disciples from all over the Carolinas and with many visitors from the Wilmington community, we worshipped God, prayed for the future of the church, and rejoiced in all that God has done to get the GWC started.
Jordan & Lebanon Churches Share New Website
New website shares news and updates for the benefit of others.
Lubbock Texas Planting Planned for 2014
It is with great joy to be able to announce the planting of full time ministers in Lubbock, Texas in 2014. Roddy and Mary Oaks will be moving to Dallas at the end of the year to begin a 18 month training to lead the Lubbock church. They will continue to work with the church from Dallas, train for the 18 months and then move back to Lubbock in the Summer of 2014.
Flagship Service of Tucson Church Nears 500 in Attendance
The Tucson Church of Christ had its Launch Service on Sunday, September 30th and God blessed it with nearly 500 people! 483 people walked through the doors to worship and have lunch afterwards. Bruce and Robin Williams from the LA church did the welcome, Gary and Gail Sciascia from the Phoenix church did the communion and Marco Pellizzeri shared his testimony to the standing room only crowd.
Albany, New York - 2013 Planting
Greetings from the Capital District Church of Christ in Albany, New York. The brothers and sisters here are excited to announce Albany Missions, 2013. The Capital District Church is partnering with the New York City Church of Christ to place a renewed emphasis on reaching the capital city of New York state for Jesus. As part of this plan, my wife and I (Jim & Evelyn Rempel) are thrilled to be moving soon to Albany to lead the small group of incredible disciples already here.
Warsaw Church Planting Announced
Shawn Wooten highlights the upcoming planting of the Warsaw church and shares good news that will inspire us all! See more as well at the International Missions Society website Enjoy the video and pray for the hearts of many to open up to God's word as we reach out with his good news in Christ!
Next Stop: Myrtle Beach! New Planting Announced
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:14-15
"It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known..." Romans 15:20
After much prayer, the churches of South Carolina are excited to announce our plans for planting a church in Myrtle Beach in the fall of 2013!
Invitation to Inaugural Service in Tucson, Arizona
The Tucson, AZ, Mission Team would like to invite you to attend the first church service of the Tucson Church of Christ on Sunday, September 30th at 10:00 AM. We are asking disciples everywhere who have a connection with Tucson or friends and family there to please join us for at our inaugural service.
Oakes Family Teaches in Spain and Germany
I am blessed to be able to travel with my wife Jan. Part of the purpose of the trip is to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our first stop is Madrid. Here we are met by Suzana Galaz and Autumn, a student from Boston. We are staying with Aliza who is from Barbados. It is quite hot here. The first day it is around 93 degrees Farenheit.