Ministries of the Long Creek Church of Christ

Evangelism

"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes..." Rom 1:16  

Evangelism is simply telling someone we meet about the hope that we have in Jesus Christ.  It is the job and privilege of every Christian.  

Our Pulpit Minister is Brad Fry; he and his wife, Shirley, joined the Long Creek family in July, 2005.  He is a graduate of what is now Sunset Bible Institute, and formerly served at the North Oak congregation in Mineral Wells, Texas. Our Family Life Minister is Dan King. He and his wife, Allene, have been worshiping at Long Creek for several years.  Dan’s part-time ministry includes preaching, teaching, and worship organization. 

Evangelism starts at the home congregation, but expands into the outside world by Internet, print and electronic media, as well as support of overseas missions, with the ultimate purpose of glorifying God. 

In 2005, Long Creek increased its emphasis on evangelism.  A mission trip to Trinidad and Tobago was undertaken to assess the needs of the Gasparillo congregation.  This was facilitated by Richard Ramkissoon, minister at the local Windsor Lake congregation, and native of Trinidad.  A followup visit to Columbia by the minister in Trinidad, Cosmus Lewis, and his wife, June, was conducted in January, 2006.  Current plans are to support the Gasparillo Vacation Bible School in July, 2006, with other members of Long Creek traveling to Trinidad.

In an effort to support evangelism in South Carolina, we have begun to help provide financial support to Paul Diggs, a minister in Edgefield, SC.  He is supported by other SC congregations as well.  Through the leadership of Dan Knight, we continue to support Palmetto Bible Camp, an effective evanglelistic effort directed mainly to the youth of our region.  

In 2006, with the expertise of Barbara and Keith Ball, the House to House publication will be delivered to 1000 households in the immediate vicinity of Long Creek, proclaiming Christ, the Good News, as well as the activities of Long Creek.