Silcott Ministries

On September 6, because of a cancellation, I attend the services at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City, Iowa.  Calvary Baptist is one of our supporting churches and it was their 125^th anniversary.  As one of their missionaries, I was recognized with a lapel rose. It was a privilege to see friends that have been praying for us.  Each speaker all day Sunday have grown up in the church and are now in the ministry.   It was encouraging to see how God has blessed the church over the years and how the church is still making disciples. 

For the last event in the 125^th anniversary, they scheduled a breakfast for Monday morning.  With lots of children in attendance, Pastor Farrell asked me to use Rawley to tell a Bible story for the service.  Children and the adults enjoyed the story of Jonah and the Big Fish and a challenge to keep reaching the lost in Forest City.  On Wednesday night I was able to preach and present our ministry in evangelism.  Please pray for the church and their need for a new air conditioner.

For the last week in August, I left South Dakota and headed East to Des Moines, Iowa.  I had a doctor’s appointment on August 25^th to see a cardiologist for a one-year checkup.  The doctor had some concerns; he changed some medication and told me he would like to see me again next August.  Being in Iowa, I was able to schedule our sending church for Sunday night, August 30^th, 2020.  I preached a message on the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4 giving them a challenge to listen and obey God’s Word.  I closed the message with an update on our ministry in evangelism.

Sunday night after the service, I spend the evening with Pastor Josh Robinson and his family for some fellowship.  We thank the Lord for Pastor Robinson and his love for the people in Altoona.  The church is growing, and God is using Altoona Regular Baptist Church to reach the lost with the gospel.  Please pray for ARBC and their spiritual growth and for Jane as she has now finished all her education and is working full time as a CNA in Arizona.

For the Sundays August 16 & 23, 2020, I traveled from Iowa back to the Black Hills of South Dakota.  I preached at Rapid Valley Faith Baptist Church just East of Rapid City for the morning and evening services.  During the week I was able to spend some time with my dad after his heart surgery.  Dad is doing much better walking and getting around the house with his three bypasses in his heart.  I was able to drive him around town to finish some errands and pick up supplies.

At the end of the week, we hired a friend from Wyoming to come and put some soffits in on the roof of the house to keep the squirrels and birds out of the attic.  Please pray for my dad as he continues to recover his strength and for the church to soon find a pastor.