A Sunday With Valley View Baptist

As a personal goal for Action Bible Institute (ABI) Tracy spends one to two Sundays per month in the pastors' churches. This past Sunday he visited Pastor Anderson Jere's church, Valley View Baptist.

Housed under a tin roof with 30-40% of it missing, Valley View Baptist church is comprised of 40 persons~men, women, and children. The incomplete roof and grass walls, however, failed to dampen the joy and enthusiasm of the congregation. Led by a very talented worship leader, the people explode with passionate praise.

Three to four Sunday school classes normally meet outdoors. Because of the rain they had all gathered inside under the partial roof with one teacher.

Pastor Jere's message focused on Genesis 31, "What Keeps Believers From Growing". Preaching from the narrative he spoke truth and pointed out that oftentimes after coming to faith in Christ, believers hide "idols" in their hearts. A good communica-
tor, Pastor Jere was comfortable and passionate in his preaching.

Would you pray that God would bless Valley Baptist Church~that ABI would continue to impact pastors like Anderson Jere~that the pastors in turn would affect their church's leaders and congregation? May the Great Shepherd receive great glory!