Hello, 2024!
CIRCLE G MINISTRY
HELLO, 2024! BUT FIRST---QUICK RECAP OF 2023....
And Just like that…ANOTHER YEAR has come and gone! Sometime in January, we blinked, and it all flew right by. Speaking of January, we started the year on the other side of the world! Because of the generosity of literally hundreds of people, we were able to distribute 613 pairs of brand new Crocs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloths, and soap in the Philippines. Each kid also received info on how they could have a relationship with Jesus. From there we headed to the Michigan Horse Expo (Lansing, MI), where BJ had the opportunity to preach Cowboy Church. After the service, a gentleman stopped to tell BJ that he hadn’t been to church in 30 years, but he trusted Christ that day.
Come to think of it, it really was a Cowboy Church spring. In April, we put on a horsemanship clinic in Yadkinville, NC. As is our usual clinic format, we spent three days building relationships with our participants, and we invited everyone to join us for a church service in the arena. We had folks join us from as far away as New Mexico and Maine! As much as we absolutely adore working with equestrians and their horses, as much as we love watching them progress in their horse training, the main thing is still the main thing: sharing the love of Jesus and the hope and salvation He offers us all. After that BJ had the opportunity to hold Circle G horsemanship clinics in Indiana and West Virginia, as well as preach Cowboy Church at Tippecanoe State Park and services at Lighthouse Baptist Church (New Castle, VA), First Baptist Church (Quinwood, WV), and Temple Baptist Church (Madison Heights, VA).
The summer was a busy one but a good one. We were so thankful to get good quality hay put back for the horses. It’s always a relief when that gets done early and we don’t have to worry about it for another winter. July was a milestone for us in that we celebrated TWENTY years of marriage. Absolutely unbelievable! Some of you have known us since we were teenagers (kids, even), and you’ve been faithful in your kindness, friendship, and encouragement ever since. Thank you for believing in us when we were just starting out…and for sticking with us in the two decades since.
And let me just say–what I beautiful fall. Just to name just a few…BJ preached at Global Harvest Church (Monterey, IN), McElhenney Church (Grassy Run, WV), Valley Independent Baptist Church (Huttonsville, WV), and Wikel Community Church (Wikel, WV). Also–for the sixth year in a row–BJ served as a clinican and judge for the Horseman’s Mission in Millersburg, Ohio, where he closed the event by preaching Cowboy Church.
All in all, God was so very, very, very good to us this past year. He kept us safe and healthy. He allowed us to do what we love the most—tell women, men, kids, and teens how much He loves them and has a plan for their lives. We're looking forward to another beautiful year. Thank you for sharing with us in the work of Circle G. It’s only possible by the grace of God and your faithful friendship. Hope you know how much we love you!
If you're in the area, please join us....
January 14, 2024 @ Wikel Community Baptist Church (Wikel, West Virginia)
January 28, 2024 @ Pisgah Methodist Church (Hiddenite, North Carolina)
Happy New Year!
BJ & Maryanne
About Circle G Ministry
Email: maryanne@circlegministry.org
Website: www.circlegministry.org
Location: PO Box 148, Union, WV 24983
Phone: (681) 214-5512
Facebook: facebook.com/circlegministry