Successful Ministry

I am grateful to so many who have joined our Eastern NC Poverty Network.   Just some highlights of our ministry together this fall:

• 1,600 meals served the day before Thanksgiving at Union Mission.
• 1,100 meals served December 22 at Union Mission.
• New showers constructed at Union Mission.
• Christmas presents made available to homeless men at Union Mission.
• Beginning the men’s homeless program at Union Mission.
• Successful Community outreach programs on Saturday mornings at Edenton Baptist Church (Edenton) and Lakeside Baptist Church (Rocky Mount ).
• Establishment of Eastern NC Poverty network at the http://fellowshipportal.ning.com  site.

I am grateful to Edenton Baptist Church, Union Mission, First Baptist Church of Weaverville, NC , Campbell University and WMU of NC for responding to my request to become “Encourager” organizations.   You partner with me in a unique way and I look forward to our close relationship in 2010.   My work needs prayer support, financial support, and advice.   Encouragers are very important to the ministry of Eastern NC Poverty Network.    I am hopeful to have others join in our efforts in the coming year.  

We look forward to strengthening our daily ministry at Union Mission and our continued relationship with Faith House.   We will be working toward educational opportunities with the Poverty Simulation in Roanoke Rapids and having groups from different parts of the United States join us here in doing construction projects, teaching, and food distribution.   New programs will be developed at Union Mission for children and families as well as the development of a strong program for residential men.  

I am grateful for the opportunities to preach and speak in churches and organizations.   It is my hope to be able to meet you personally in the coming year and discuss how you and I can partner together to minister to those who are in need.   Thank you again for these beginnings of our new work together.   

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Merry Christmas

I encountered him today.   This homeless man who had been out in the cold all week.  Apparently he had just been released from the hospital and had no place to go. A few nights on the street didn’t serve him well as our temperatures have been cold.   After a good meal, his health seemed to decline a bit more.   We sent him to the hospital where we are hopeful that he can get the care he needs.    Cold weather is not good for folks out on the street.   Lets just stop from our Christmas preparations and offer a prayer for this man and all the others who have no place to go.   I am thankful to the wonderful, caring people who aided this man today.  They were not professionals; just folk like you and me here in NC who love God and want the best for His children.  

I am thankful for Union Mission, Faith House, and other places that provide aid to “the least of these.”

Anna and I wish for you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you in the coming year. 

LaCount Anderson

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Encouragement

I am so thankful for words of encouragement that come my way as I attempt to serve God as a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Global Field Personnel team. There are some 135 of us working to share Christ all over the world.

This past weekend I had the privilege of being with North Brunswick Fellowship Church in Leland, NC. This is a CBF church start from 2003 and a very passionate group of people. As I shared with these friends about my work with the homeless and those who are "least of these," I was encouraged. You see, this church wants to change the entire direction they have been going because they feel a sense of calling to work with those who are less fortunate. I made some new friends in eastern NC.

Sunday was a day of excitement for me as I met with my encourager church, Edenton Baptist Church, in Edenton, NC. A missionary certainly needs encouragement when doing God's tasks. To walk into the church and be greeted by my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and to receive kind words of encouragement and prayers gave me the encouragement to go back out there today. Edenton Baptist Church has become home to me. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve along side these fine people of eastern NC.

This evening I felt like going to the gym to work off some holiday eating. When I returned I opened the mail box to find two cards. The RA's (boy's mission group) from First Baptist Church, Southern Pines, NC had sent me two beautiful Christmas Cards. One young RA Lad named Philip said "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid." As I read these words written in Philip's own hand I felt the encouragement from a young boy whom I have never met. Young David's card told me that "my group and me will be thinking of you guys." Thank you young men for encouraging me today. I hope I can come for a visit soon. I want to shake your hand.

Our work progresses and our network is just 5 months old now. Thank you for your many acts of encouragement. Thank you for your prayers as we all serve the Lord here in North Carolina.