Shepherd's Rest International
JULY 2015 NEWSLETTER
A ministry of Howard & Martha Beam to pastors and missionaries and their families. "The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want!" He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul!" Psalm 23:1-3
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August 10, 2015
Dear Friends,
Much has happened since I last gave you an update of Shepherd’s Rest International. We are so blessed by how God has used us to encourage and minister to the Body of Christ and especially to pastors and their families over the last several months.
In March I attended an “Embracing the Supernatural” Conference at White Dove Fellowship in the greater New Orleans area. It was such a blessing as I was able to reconnect with pastors and missionaries and native Russian pastors again. As well as receiving ministry and encouragement we were able to encourage and pray for several ministers while there.
As the Lord has opened doors for us I have preached in Vaiden, Winona, Carrollton, Grenada, Kilmichael, and Oxford in Baptist, Methodist, and inter-denominational churches.
I also preached two revivals at Providence Baptist Church in Carrollton, MS and at Clear Creek Baptist Church in Oxford, MS. It was wonderful to sense the presence of the Lord and experience His anointing in these services.
Beginning in June I became the Transitional Pastor of North Carrollton Baptist Church and will be helping the church there to be built up and strengthened so that in time they will be ready to receive a new pastor. We have really enjoyed our time there and the Lord is blessing our efforts. Praise His Name!
We now have a full Board of Directors for Shepherd’s Rest! In addition to Martha and me, we are joined by Pastor Larry Kilgore, Crowder Baptist Church, Crowder, MS, Pastor Johnny Walker, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church Winona, MS, and Pastor Tim Mims, First Baptist Church Winona, Ms. We are so blessed to have these men of God to serve with us in this ministry.
On a personal note I was so blessed to go on an Emmaus Walk in March. It was a life changing experience and I have never felt so loved by the Body of Christ in my entire life. Thanks to my sponsor and all that made this such a memorable event.
In April I was thrilled to be able to play a leading role in the local “Hill Fire” production. I played the part of the Mayor of the old town of Middleton. Such fun! I made a number of new friends, not the least of whom was Wilton Neal. It was through this connection that I was asked to serve as the Transitional Pastor of North Carrollton Baptist Church.
Also, on June 30th our 5th grandchild was born, Lillie Grace Beam. She is such a blessing and Christy and Gracie are doing well.
Thank you for all who pray for us and who are contributing to our financial support. We appreciate you so much. Please keep it up. There is much to be done!
God Bless You!
Howard & Martha Beam