Our First Visitor on the Field

June was full of preparations and fellowship. spent a couple of weeks in the beginning of the month in Utah house hunting and preparing for the move. We had our first visitor as our pastor came and joined us for part of this visit. It was so valuable having him with us as we looked for housing and familiarized ourselves better with other areas of the county envisioning how God could use us here. When we returned from our visit to Utah we were blessed to attend the 100th messenger metting of the American Baptist Association.

During the month of June we visited the following churches.

  • Clear Springs MBC, Russel Springs, KY - Pastor Josh Owens
  • Lakeside MBC, Des Arc, AR - Pastor - Eddie Addison
  • Fairplay MBC, Benton, AR - Pastor Tyler Campbell

Vision Trip

Our trip to Utah in June as we prepared to move in July served as somewhat of a vision trip with our Pastor. We enjoyed showing him around and sharing with him the area that God has given us a burden to reach. It was awesome watching him fall in love with the area as well and I believe this visit strengthen his burden for the area as well. Below is what he had to say about his visit.

Note from Sending Church Pastor Chris Tucker

“When a missionary comes to visit your church, you’ll often see pictures, and you’ll likely hear a heartfelt speech, but until you personally step foot on the battlefield, you’ll never fully grasp the great need for the gospel in that place.

In June, as I stepped off the plane into the Utah Valley, I was immediately overwhelmed by the stunning beauty. Imagine this: a perfectly kept city filled with high-rises and breathtaking architecture, parks, and thriving businesses meticulously preserved (all of which are surrounded by an endless ring of snow-capped mountains). The people of the Utah Valley seem to have it all: good jobs, lovely homes, endless scenery… but as I introduced myself to the locals, it became clear that one thing was missing. Like with most mission fields, these people were desperate for the Hope of the Gospel.

Pray for this place and the Teague family as God uses them to point the way to Christ Jesus.”

National Meeting of the American Baptist Association

After spending two great weeks in Utah we returned to Arkansas for the 100th session of th eAmerican Baptist Assosiation. While it’s always a exausting it was a blessing fellowship ing and worshiping with so many co-laborers, and hearing of all God is doing all over the World.  My pastor reminded me of this verse during his recent trip to Utah “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm‬ ‭133‬:‭1‬. While we all know the blessings of church unity. There is something to be said for the joy that comes brethren from different churches of like, faith and order fellowshiping and working together in missions and the furthance of the Gospel. Not only is it a joy for us but it is a good testimony before the Lord.

On Wednesday of the meeting I asked everyone who had a “Hope of the Gospel to the Utah Valley” shirt to wear one to represent and I am very thankful for all that did. In doing so not only did they support our ministry they also encouraged others to pray for us. We also had several encouraging conversations with messengers from supporting churches, when we returned to Malvern after the meeting to finish packing for our move in July we went feeling the support of hundreds of churches and thousands of God’s people.

VBS Offerings

In June, many churches blessed us with their VBS offerings. A special thank you to Hebron Baptist Church in Bloomington, IN; Landmark MBC in Mt. Enterprise, TX; Mt. Zion MBC in Malvern, AR; Stockwell Road MBC in Bossier City, LA; and Emmanuel MBC in Malvern, AR.

I will share next month about other churches that held VBS in July and chose us as the recipients of their VBS missions offerings. These gifts are so humbling to receive and are such an awesome way of teaching missions giving to the next generation.


New Online Giving

Many recently have asked if we have a way to give online and I am glad to share that we now have online giving set up, you can scan the QR Code below and it will take you to our giving page where you can give a number of ways, and set up recurring gifts if you’d like.

https://utah-mission-of-landmark-mbc-bedford-indiana.churchcenter.com/giving


Serving the Lord with Gladness - Daniel Teague

How to get involved

If you would like to know more about the burden God has placed on our hearts, or would like for us to share the need and the plan at your church let us know. We’d love to schedule a time to visit.

Daniel Teague

jdt1229@gmail.com | (812) 675-2140

Contributions can be sent to:

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
C/O Daniel Teague 1302 13th street Bedford, IN 47421

Mission Treasurer

Derek Waldrep

dwaldrep@gmail.com | (765) 722 - 0734


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