Most believers are familiar with the Great Commission, presented by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20a: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” We at Faith Bible Fellowship Church take this Commission seriously as we seek to support those who are taking the gospel to the lost.
For this reason, we support efforts such as Summer 20, the summer giving program of Church Extension Ministries. Each year, CEM attempts to raise $30,000 for Bible Fellowship Church planters and staff who are undersupported. The idea is that, if each BFC member gives just $20, the goal will be met.
“Who are these church planters?” you may ask. Some of these are men with whom we already have a connection. Carlos Rodriguez, the new Hispanic Ministries Director, is the father of our own Paulina Herb. Steve DelDuco, who was a significant help to our church during a time of transition, is planting a church in Mechanicsburg, right in our own backyard. Jason Filbert, whom we already support, is the pastor of Covenant Bible Fellowship in Naples, Florida. Los Morales of Christ Alone Fellowship in Lancaster has blessed us with his preaching several times. You can learn more about all our church planters by visiting the Missions and Church Planting page on our website.
So far BFC church members have given $14,954 to Summer 20, or about half of the goal. Please consider giving to Summer 20, and continue to pray regularly for our church planters and missionaries. With your help, they will be able to continue sharing the gospel in their communities and see people come to salvation, be baptized, and grow in their faith.