A Mind to Work

Dear friends, I am so pleased and grateful for you here at Naff Avenue. The love you have for one another and love for our visitors and your willingness to work never ceases to amaze me. The fellowship meals, the help when someone comes forward for baptism, and the outpouring of love to make certain our Men’s Retreat and gospel meeting were such a success are all demonstrations of your mind to work.

I think of the men working on the young people’s outside play and eating area. All the plans, preparations, and hard physical work that are necessary for this dream to become a reality. I simply say: Thank You! We are already exploring expanding our parking area as we continue to grow in physical number as well as spiritually. The dedication and willingness to work as we host our first ever VBS here at Naff Avenue on July 16th is further testimony of your dedication. The Monthly Men’s and Lady’s Bible studies again reflects on your love for God, His word, and each other.

Your thirst for God’s word is amazing as you continue in your correspondence courses and group studies. The Sunday afternoon meals you have together as you grow closer with one another and the Lord warms my heart. So far this year, we have had 7 baptisms, 5 have placed membership, 2 requested prayer, and 1 restoration. Let us continue to seek out the lost and to help restore the erring.

Nehemiah so well sums up my feelings for you. “So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6). May we always have this attitude of love for God, love for one another, and a love to work for the Lord and His kingdom.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis