We know God is faithful to provide. Over the past year we’ve felt led to begin several initiatives, beginning with the construction of our new church building, and God has provided for each and every one only after we began to work. His blessings are continuing, as you will see in the update below!

New Visitors: We had a special graduation service in June and had a record attendance of 66. The building was full, with people standing in the back. All heard a clear Gospel presentation. One of the families present has begun attending regularly, raising our average attendance to between 25-30 people. We’ve also had some other visitors and know of two other families that may begin attending very soon.

Youth: Our next youth service is July 10th and it promises to be a great time. With the new family we now have about 8 more youth and they are very interested in serving including singing, ushering, visitation, playing instrumental specials and more. Please pray that we would be able to provide outlets for them to grow and serve through these special services and other projects in the church.

Missions Trips: Unfortunately, the group for this summer had to cancel due to economic difficulties. Fortunately, they were able to send $900 towards the work so that we can do it ourselves. I have since completed all of the rough-in plumbing, with much help from Mr. Martinez from Iglesia Bautista Betania in Mission, Texas, and have most of the materials on-hand for the rest of the work. We are about $300 short on finishing the work, so the showers will not be completed initially. If you are interested in scheduling your own trip in 2012-2013 (it’s not too early), we’d be happy to speak with you!

Sound System: Thanks to some great advice (and financial assistance) from Tim Wade at Jetersville Baptist Church we were able to install most of a simple sound system in the church. We will be receiving some additional materials from Paul Deem towards the end of July that will help complete the system.

New Teachers: Melissa has begun training two young ladies in the church on how to teach youth classes. They currently are teaching a Sunday Evening youth class for the younger children. Both are new teachers but are doing very well. Please pray that they will continue to serve and grow in this capacity.

Nursery: We are continuing to try and build the nursery in the new building, but have so far been hindered. Some materials were offered that didn’t fit our plans and others were offered that we couldn’t transport here (due to excessive shipping costs). We will be receiving a couple of items from Paul Deem at the end of the month, and will most likely need to purchase the remaining items. If you are interested in assisting financially with this project, please let us know.

We thank you again for your continued support, both in prayer and financially. As always, we are excited to see what the Lord has done, is doing and to look forward to what He will do in the future. Your missionaries to South Texas,

Aaron, Melissa, Braden, August & Addie Grace Freeman

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