Patagonia Prayer Walk

 

Patagonia is 40-plus miles from Sierra Vista and has a population of 1,665. Of that population, religious practices differ greatly. Although 50 percent of the population consider themselves a spiritual person and 40 percent identifies themselves as Evangelicals, only 16 percent say that church is important to them. Along with the evangelical presence, the New Age Movement has a strong presence that teaches “divine strategy of grace”, “the awakening of the divine force”, and “there are many paths to enlightenment.”

The Next Generation Southern Baptist Church, which was founded in 2010, has been “a voice of one calling in the desert”.  The church was begun by the Village Meadows Baptist Church is pastored by Todd Norton. Currently, the Next Generation Church, which meets in the 7th Day Adventist building. Sunday worship service are held at 11:00 am and Adult Bible and Youth Groups meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. On the first Sunday of every month a community breakfast is served.

On March 31st, several members of our mission team gathered together in Patagonia. We walked through neighborhoods, around businesses and prayed for the people there and for God to be alive in this town.





Please continue to pray for Pastor Todd & Star Norton and for the growth of their church.

Home Cooked Goods Auction!

Friday, March 16th we had our annual Home Cooked Goods Auction. We raised funds for our upcoming mission trip to Dillingham, Alaksa, July 13th-27th. We will be adding the finishing touches to the parsanage that we began last summer.

The auction was a huge success. We had many attendees, and a wide range of delicious home cooked goods. Everything was bidded on and taken home!

"The Great Petenders", Frank and Anni Kievitt performed a variety of music ranging from Dean Martin, Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, to Patsy Cline.

Work Day! February 18, 2012

Last Saturday,  a group of ten headed out to All the King's Horses Children's Ranch in Benson for a work day. www.atkhchildrensranch.org

Several of the team joined a crew and helped in the construction of a porch for the Chuck Wagon. While a few other members helped tackle the landscaping.

The weather was wonderful and the time flew while we were working. Soon it was lunch time and they prepared and served a delicious meal for all.

Moving the pony pen

Building the porch

After lunch everyone present came together to move a pony pen closer to the barn. The decisions was made to have everyone spread out and take a section of the pen while it was constructed and in unison we would all lift it up and carry it to the new spot. There were fifteen long metal sections to this circle. It was amazing to see a group of people come together with one goal in mind! The pony pen got moved all in one piece! They are expecting their first horse within the next week.

Mission Retreat January 2012



Pastor Larry & Susan Lane



The mission team went on a weekend retreat to the Schoolhouse Inn located in Old Bisbee www.schoolhouseinnbb.com. It was a time for us to fellowship, grow closer as a team and plan events for the coming year.

Francine & Catherine

Ben & Kathy

We enjoyed a relaxing evening on Friday night with a devotion from Pastor Larry and a great time of fellowship with each other.

Kimberle & Anna Marie

Bright and early Saturday morning the team came together for breakfast and prayer. We spent the day reviewing our brochure and planning mission events for the coming year.

The team brain storming!

Everyone enjoyed the retreat and are looking forward to the next one!

Mission Team