Welcome Friend!
Our church has been a part of Del City, Oklahoma for over sixty years. The people that visit and attend our church find a friendly place to worship God. Our goal is to meet the spiritual needs of your entire family. We have classes and Bible studies for all ages from children to senior citizens.
And, our mission is to share Jesus Christ with our community and around the world.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17
OUR MINISTRY
Church Service
Worship Christ with your heart and voices in our Sunday service. Children's church available for young children.
>> Sundays at 11 AM & 2 PM
PrimeTimers
Every Friday the senior citizens of the Church get together for some midday fun. They eat, play games, and talk.
>> Sundays at 10 AM
Bible Study
Our virtual bible study is held on Zoom in an intimate setting where we explore the teachings of Christ with Pastor Mike.
>> Wednesday at 7 PM
Our Work in the Community
Missionaries We Support
Mike and Becky Patterson
Tlapa, Mexico
Dear Friends:
Thank you for prayers and sacrificial giving. Without you our ministry could not exist. Five buildings are now planned for the farm and we will begin building as soon as permits are granted. Pray for the entire need. We may have to pause construction but will not go in debt.
We were in Tlapa for most of the month of June. Graduation was a special treat. Rev. Jesse Morton joining us for the week. Several high-ranking government officials attended as 23 graduated. They are amazed at the quality of education offered in our school.
The testimony of our Christian School has now reached deeply into the mountain villages. 150 are now enrolled for the fall term starting in August. Even unconverted parents want a quality education for their kids. Our graduates have opened many new villages to the gospel. Dr. McCoy’s plan is bearing fruit. The Tlapa church has grown exponentially and even with Covid it is bursting at the seams.
In His Love,
Mike Patterson
P.S. On a personal note thank you for your prayers. I have a whopper of a scar on my head but the wound is healed. I’m still dizzy at times but I’m maintaining a busy schedule. The debt for our replacement vehicle is now paid in full. Thank you for your prayers and gifts that made this possible. The future is as bright as the promises of God.
Cheston Furrow
Dominican Republic
Thank you for your concern and great sacrifice for our ministry and for Missions around the world. Luke 1:50 "And his mercy [is] on them that fear him from generation to generation." God has a way of reminding us how that what he has called us to do is bigger and longer lasting than we can imagine. this past month has been exciting for my family and my home church. My pastor Gene Foster has retired and we called our assistant pastor Jon Watson to take up the mantle of pastor at our Church. I have known Bro. Watson for 28 years, beginning with his salvation as a result of our church's door knocking ministry. I greatly respect his personal commitment to Christ. Our church unanimously voted for Bro. Watson and we are excited to see what God has in store for our church going forward. For me it has been a time of reflection on how that churches have continued for 2,000 years passing from one generation to the next. The Gospel is timeless. Men of god have stood up and proclaimed the Gospel not realizing the effect of their influence on the listeners. Each generation has had faithful men that have kept the faith. Please pray for our home church as it continues God's commission to reach the lost in Amarillo, Texas.
I would like to ask you to pray as well for Sergie Kozluke. He is the Pastor of our first Church plant in Ratomka Belarus. He has faithfully served as pastor for over 15 years. He has continued to reach the lost and feed the flock that God has given him. The Church has many ministries that include working with underprivileged children, conferences for youth, and Bible studies in homes in his surrounding area. Pray that God would continue to encourage Him and the Church and that they would continue to see people come to Christ.
My son Justin has continued to have seizures. This has been of great concern to Luba and I. We are scheduled to go to a children's Hospital in Ft. Worth for more tests to see if we can find out why he has been having these seizures. My family does have a history of seizures, but they usually start later in life. Pray that the doctors can find the reason for these seizures and that they would not continue on into his adult life.
We will be traveling to the gulf coast to present our ministry in new churches and report to churches after our medical trip to Ft. Worth. Pray for us that God's people will be encouraged in what He is doing in Russia.
Thank you for your faithful support.
The Furrow family
Rachael Smith
Juarez, Mexico
Dear Friends and Family,
It has been a couple months since my last update and I hope you are all doing well! The Covid situation here in Juarez has fluctuated quite a bit recently, but I'm grateful to say that things are looking up. In March, we were able to restart Bible clubs here at the mission! There are a few that are still weary to send their children due to the pandemic, but I am thankful for those that are able to come. This time around my Spanish is a little better than when I first started the Bible clubs in the year before and that definitely has helped. Around 15 kids are coming on average right now and we are eagerly expecting more in the next couple weeks.
One thing God has put on my heart is that some of the families here are struggling and have quite a few mouths to feed. I have begun to at least have a small snack, but when possible we give out something a little more substantial. While it's not much, my prayer is that for those who are in need it is a small relief two times a week. Please Pray that God continues to bless and provide for these Bible clubs, and that children will be reached with the love of Christ.
News and Prayer Request
- Itzel Alejandra, the young girl who has cancer is currently in another chemo session this week. On the thirtieth of this month she begins radiation. The treatment is helping, but it is certainly draining and expensive. Almost every day they are at one clinic or another. We know we serve a powerful God and are praying for healing. Please continue to pray for her, her parents Edgar and Lupe, and the doctors.
- I am currently praying about the process of purchasing another car in the near future that can handle the roads and environment here. My Ford Escape that I brought with me here has served me well, but is now on its last breath. Please pray with me for God's provision and wisdom in this.
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Meet the Staff
Mike Smith
Pastor
Pastor Mike grew up a preacher’s kid. He attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. That’s where he met Laura. They’ve been married 42 years, have 4 outstanding children and 7 grandchildren. Mike has been pastoring Del Baptist since . He enjoys studying the Word of God…and golfing.
Laura: Pastor’s wife and all around helpmate to Mike. She teaches, sings, plays violin and runs the AV system. Laura also attended Baptist Bible College for her education degree. She loves to fish, practice at the shooting range, and experiment in the kitchen. Laura loves to read and on occasion is an extra for the Skit Guys.
Romain Murphy
Administrator
More than just a Church administrator. She also runs the quilting ministry and aids with our senior citizens group. She is also one of our top cooks.
Jim Suiter
Worship Leader
Jim has a heart for hymns and a voice to deliver. His lyric knowledge is extensive, and he shares his passion of praise with us through song.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
What We Believe
