On Thursday, April 9, there were over 10,000 independent internet views of a Scripture reading and prayer service led by pastors from around the Detroit area. Called “A Sacred Assembly,” the Maundy Thursday event was initiated by Pastor Doug Kempton of Grace Community Church, an NAB church. Participants were encouraged to fast all of that Thursday prior to the video presentation in the evening. Pastor Doug made clear that the idea for a sacred assembly did not come from him but from the vision of a prophetically gifted man in his congregation….
A Community Partnering Together in Crisis
When the Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department contacted Salt Creek Baptist Church in Dallas, Oregon, to see if they could get help collecting donations for those in need within the community, the church had already been seeking to serve their community in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak through meal delivery and making masks for first responders and healthcare workers. Like elsewhere…
Missionary of the Week
In the midst of ongoing civil unrest and a global pandemic, God’s work continues at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in Cameroon. In preparation for COVID-19 patients, Dr. Dennis Palmer is working hard to complete an oxygen system that is essential for the care of COVID-19 patients, as well as others struggling with respiratory issues. Power outages have also once again punctuated the importance of the completion of the hydro-electric project at the hospital. Dr. Palmer is hopeful that if the funds are available this project could be completed this year.
The photo is of a small groundbreaking ceremony for the diesel generator switch house, an important step in the completion of the hydroelectric project. Please pray for this ongoing work, and if you are able, visit our special project page where you can give to either the oxygen system or the hydroelectric project. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Click Here to Support Ongoing Projects in Cameroon
NAB Ministry Amidst Pandemic
For more stories of people and churches within the NAB being missional, check out the Ministry Amidst Pandemic page.
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