Brigade Leader | Dennis Thompson | Activity https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/members/dennist/activity/ Activity feed for Dennis Thompson. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:21:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 25a52a53113cc545bff45dc956294aee Dennis Thompson posted an update: As I approach the end-of-the-year review for our […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16529/ Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:26 -0400 As I approach the end-of-the-year review for our Stockade and Battalion, I plan to collaborate with our youth pastor and men’s ministry leader to discuss the evaluation process for our church’s Brigade Ministry. I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has involved their youth pastor and men’s ministry leaders in their Brigade Review. Any…

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]]> 0 1a75ac7c7a7aa1b40170f456624c32ab Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/finish-strong/#comment-5177 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:51:55 -0400 96b0829805e165e6339364705eb23224 Dennis Thompson posted an update: What are you doing to engage the men in your men's […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16386/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:55:52 -0400 What are you doing to engage the men in your men’s ministry to intentionally pray for the men and boys involved in your Brigade program?

]]> 0 0df6285ecb9a8bfb8ca989d299b59cf5 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16299/#acomment-16325 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:40:06 -0500 Thanks for the thought. Creating this option can be helpful to the Post Ranger, Parents, and the Stockader–enabling success.

In reply to - Dennis Thompson posted an update

I have struggled to find a way to help our Stockaders successfully complete the memory-verse requirements in their Builder and Sentinel Trail books. I have begun to test a […]

]]> 054d65b8743c643446ce1a6e77f9b35f Dennis Thompson posted an update: I have struggled to find a way to help our […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16299/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:39:20 -0500 I have struggled to find a way to help our Stockaders successfully complete the memory-verse requirements in their Builder and Sentinel Trail books. I have begun to test a new strategy that not only helps the Stockader be successful, but also enables the parents to support and encourage their son to complete the requirements.

I have given each…

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]]> 2 195fe224752bf01da49e1fcb9ef53bb1 Dennis Thompson replied to the discussion Home-Made or Store Bought in the forum Rocketry https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/home-made-or-store-bought/#post-141538 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:48:29 -0500 Reply to Home-Made or Store Bought

Thank you for the replies. Very helpful.

]]> 63f2fbf94f4a77eb1fb2fec1f8798e3d Dennis Thompson started the discussion Home-Made or Store Bought in the forum Rocketry https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/home-made-or-store-bought/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:34:56 -0500 Home-Made or Store Bought

Our Battalion Unit 8118 is going to do the Rocketry Mission. What suggestions does anyone have about building the rockets from scratch compared to buying rockets-to-build from Estes?

Thanks

]]> 4bcc38e5db0373ff67ea5a5a4aee5bce Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16159/#acomment-16164 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:00:03 -0500 Samsoon,

It is great to have you as part of Christian Service Brigade.

I look forward to hearing from you on how we can help.

In reply to - Samsoon Niamat became a registered member ]]> 62a99e5568e247f78202feb0b8137e9c Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16145/#acomment-16163 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:57:59 -0500 Dave,

Thanks for your leadership in making this event happen.

It’s great to see the pictures.

In reply to - Dave Cameron posted an update ]]> 4816b203fa511e11fb2c0c4bb14bdfc1 Dennis Thompson posted an update: Three men have joined the '17:12 Lift'mUp' (5:12 pm […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16143/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:33:32 -0500 Three men have joined the ’17:12 Lift’mUp’ (5:12 pm on the day of our Stockade meeting) movement to intentionally pray for our Stockade #8118. The men will then text me with the simple phrase ‘Lift’mUp’. I will text them back with thanks and share an event our Stockaders are involved in, an activity: ‘this is what your prayers are doing’.…

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]]> 0 f48766bf78bffd57c5e9a98a5c0a9e0d Dennis Thompson posted an update: Are you memorizing the 7-Points of Valor? It would […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16139/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:58:22 -0500 Are you memorizing the 7-Points of Valor? It would be exciting to hear from others which of the 7 points they have committed to memory.

]]> 0 37a605f77414b2d287471611857b01b2 Dennis Thompson posted an update: 17:12 Lift’m Up …… men intentionally praying for their […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16065/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:06:17 -0500 17:12 Lift’m Up …… men intentionally praying for their local Brigade unit on the day of their meeting.

question: if I were to encourage other brigade units to have the men of their church participate in 17:12 Lift’m Up, what would you like to see in a ‘Starter Kit’ ?

how can we get men back into the discipleship arena — intentionally praying and serving.

]]> 0 d60517b4f4ddf9036714e98eafa61832 Dennis Thompson posted an update in the group Leader Discussion Group: I am trying to encourage the men in our local Men’s […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16053/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:03:59 -0500 I am trying to encourage the men in our local Men’s Ministry to begin praying intentionally for our Stockade and Battalion ministry. I am using the phrase 17:12 Lift’m Up – be a Hur. 17:12 is a reminder from Exodus 17:12 of the story about Aaron and Hur lifting up the arms of Moses while Joshua was on the battlefield fighting.

Are any of you…

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]]> 2 2db9b492079582d230c0ad39485ce389 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16026/#acomment-16043 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:52:13 -0500 Thanks for registering.

Its great to have you as part of the ministry

In reply to - Mollie Murphy became a registered member ]]> 0c98a06957b42a050e557831a6ec868c Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16037/#acomment-16042 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:49:59 -0500 Awesome event.

In reply to - Douglas Fetters posted an update

Last week we had our December activity. We had 20 guys plus leaders, which is a lot for our group. We went over the virgin birth and details of the first Christmas. Most […]

]]> 9995c993b988136ce7adb7f617fddea3 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16006/#acomment-16021 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:14:38 -0500 Terry,

Thanks for becoming a member of BL.

In reply to - Terry Keaton became a registered member ]]> f4489590cb0b8382f253e9bed43eaa40 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15934/#acomment-15992 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:56:19 -0500 Aaron,

Thanks for joining BL.

I hope you will find BL helpful to your local unit.

In reply to - Aaron Bennett became a registered member ]]> bc951b02e4a273792fbee0351ada620c Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15935/#acomment-15991 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:55:25 -0500 Robert, it is great to have you as a part of BL. I’m looking forward to this coming summer’s Base Camp backpacking trip.

In reply to - Robert Fielder became a registered member ]]> f94d63c31d43f9f8c879975fa003b913 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15936/#acomment-15990 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:54:04 -0500 OJ, it is exciting to see you and your boys active in a local unit. I look forward to finding a way to get your dad involved again – 3 generations involved in CSB.

In reply to - OJ Skiles became a registered member ]]> cfa3176b265d29c89787503e152a1247 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15940/#acomment-15989 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:51:43 -0500 Chris, thank you for joining BL.

I hope you will find BL helpful to your unit.

In reply to - Chris Borriello became a registered member ]]> e737fb72e699054fd68d74a675b0f130 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15941/#acomment-15988 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:50:44 -0500 Joseph, thank you for joining BL. I hope you’ll find the discussions interesting.

In reply to - Joseph Tongol became a registered member ]]> 7cdfd37d3a048f8dc38fb8e2f5b85e29 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15942/#acomment-15987 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:49:46 -0500 Lisa, thank you for joining BL. I hope to see you at one of the discussions.

In reply to - Lisa Zannin became a registered member ]]> 9f7e34246b27d33d43f126beffde1b57 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15943/#acomment-15986 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:48:40 -0500 Justin, thank you for joining BL. I look forward to hearing from you.

In reply to - Justin Garris became a registered member ]]> 9c959df229b42618ce9d95df44b42f9d Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15944/#acomment-15985 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:47:48 -0500 Jeremy, thanks for joining BL.

In reply to - Jeremy Weber became a registered member ]]> 75e650b4b4bbe0eb2d2a1287e7f85a5e Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15945/#acomment-15984 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:47:04 -0500 Wyatt, thanks for joining

In reply to - Wyatt Grant became a registered member ]]> 36fe6df75b35728db223158c12dc6693 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15951/#acomment-15983 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:46:36 -0500 Thank you for becoming a registered member

In reply to - Jacob TAckett became a registered member ]]> cbfa423df7b6bc69798a085d611e22ec Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15955/#acomment-15982 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:45:56 -0500 Thank you for becoming a registered member

In reply to - Kevin Kohut became a registered member ]]> 0eca1b336c5be765aa1354ac3a816f3f Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15773/#acomment-15790 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:57:45 -0500 Thanks for the pictures of the ‘Mentoring Time’.

As Unit 8118 begins to launch Battalion this coming January, implementing an intentional ‘Mentor Time’ is critical. Our Stockade has a ‘Rope-Circle of Prayer’ time after formation. Each Stockader in the post ties its ropes together to form a circle, then adds what he is thankful for.

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald posted an update

Battalion 8047 on Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is in the photography mission. We learned about framing and leading lines.

we have also incorporated “mentor time” into our meetings, […]

]]> 6afe93cfec32240fa900032b3d2b1023 Dennis Thompson posted an update: I'm looking for someone who is much more gifted than I […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15701/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:43:52 -0400 I’m looking for someone who is much more gifted than I am to create a simple graphic about an idea I’m developing: “17:12 Lift’m Up”

17:12 Lift’m Up
Standing in the Gap for the Next Generation.

At 17:12 (5:12 PM) every Wednesday, men across the country stop to pray for their CSB leaders.

This simple
weekly action connects men to a greater mission…

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]]> 5 1c921209388badc79b449259803ec963 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15640/#acomment-15670 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:53:49 -0400 I’m looking for ideas on how you get the men in your local men’s ministry to pray intentionally for your Brigade ministry. Anyone using a ‘Prayer-Pal’ type ministry?

In reply to - Dennis Thompson posted an update

I am encouraging the men of Freedom Fellowship to begin praying for our Stockade #8118. I’m working on a plan to have men in our church’s men’s ministry set an alarm on […]

]]> 0730e839a329fa3b824f803a39e99452 Dennis Thompson posted an update: I am encouraging the men of Freedom Fellowship to […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15640/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:39:02 -0400 I am encouraging the men of Freedom Fellowship to begin praying for our Stockade #8118. I’m working on a plan to have men in our church’s men’s ministry set an alarm on their phones for 17:12 each Wednesday. This will be a reminder for them to stop and pray for our Stockade #8118 (our Stockade meeting is on Wednesdays). Our ‘tag-line’…

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]]> 1 32e3b617062c095a0aefeb26a139c04d Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15629/#acomment-15639 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:28:20 -0400 Coit, Thanks for the explanation.

Reading your response took me back about 60 years to when I first started in the Battalion–Calvary Baptist Church, Turlock CA

Dennis Thompson

Unit 8118

In reply to - Andrew Koser posted an update

I have to admit some more confusion about the Battalion uniform diagram on pages 78-79 of the book: Adventure Trails: A Christ-centered guide for the active young man. The […]

]]> 350811546e16abfa2f0238e802e4eb01 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15600/#acomment-15608 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:26:26 -0400 A single document would also be great for parents to have at home to remind their boys to be working on the verses.

Some day we might even get back to the memory cards??????

In reply to - David Young posted an update

Has anyone ever created a single document containing all the memory work for all four Stockade Trail Guides? Just thinking something like this would be handy to have to help boys […]

]]> 3855ee8a60656353aa9e8802b366f5bd Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15523/#acomment-15534 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:54:32 -0400 The HoC4Men ceremony was a great experience, recognizing Coit for his years of hard work and dedication, as he fights for the hearts and minds of young men and boys.

In reply to - Christian Rosado posted an update

A big congratulations to Coit Morrison, Brigade Chairman of Unit 2733. He earned his Herald of Christ for Men and was honored this weekend at his church, Hope Fellowship. […]

]]> db4617375dc92e01afd43e5e9f3b1ac6 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15433/#acomment-15441 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:48:58 -0400 @dale-kinkade Thanks, I like the way being a Ranger is described.

Has anyone turned this into a half-page flyer (with some adventurous graphics) that can be handed out at a men’s breakfast or bible study. I want to create a flyer that I can place in a man’s hand that he can take with him. I trust a flyer can help him to pray more…

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In reply to - Dennis Thompson posted an update

Hey everyone!

I’m on the lookout for a clear and friendly job description for a Post Ranger that highlights his key roles and responsibilities. I want to share this with […]

]]> a2dd63e1bc99df19efb92ef5b2d9a145 Dennis Thompson posted an update: Hey everyone! I'm on the lookout for a clear and […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15433/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 02:50:26 -0400 Hey everyone!

I’m on the lookout for a clear and friendly job description for a Post Ranger that highlights his key roles and responsibilities. I want to share this with our church’s men’s ministry so the guys can see the awesome opportunity that being a Post Ranger offers and get excited about it.

If anyone has a fun flyer or invitation…

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]]> 3 b17c74a8c9ce68c06518fc2e992d9faf Dennis Thompson posted an update in the group West Point Hockey Game & Chapel Event: Dave, when we meet Sunday evening, we can begin to […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15402/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:24:15 -0400 Dave, when we meet Sunday evening, we can begin to talk about loading information onto BL- WestPoint group page. Im looking forward to directing those Metro units to use the BL-West Point page for the latest information

]]> 0 3ca1cae5e0336f7e30a57f9d49ff6e63 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15375/#acomment-15401 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:21:06 -0400 I will look forward to meeting Paul when I visit. I’m beginning to pray for Paul while I’m on my morning walks

In reply to - Dennis Thompson to Paul Ihrig @prihrig

Paul,

It is good to see you on BrigadeLeader.

I am trying to start my day here as a reminder of our Motto: Bright & Keen for Christ.

Are you working on any of the 7 points of Valor?

]]> b76737d9cb62ac765bb71ffc1690d9ea Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15375/#acomment-15384 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:18:35 -0400 I usually take an early early morning walk to spend time listening to God’s Word and pray. How can I be praying for you?? If you give me a special memory verse, I’ll be praying that verse over you when I walk. I’m trying to complete the memory requirements for the HoC4Men….and I need to memorize John 3:16-18 and the Statement of…

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In reply to - Dennis Thompson to Paul Ihrig @prihrig

Paul,

It is good to see you on BrigadeLeader.

I am trying to start my day here as a reminder of our Motto: Bright & Keen for Christ.

Are you working on any of the 7 points of Valor?

]]> dca9b48726ec390dca4b8adeaf2f7174 Dennis Thompson: @prihrig Paul,It is good to see you on BrigadeLeader. I […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15375/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:17:18 -0400 @prihrig

Paul,

It is good to see you on BrigadeLeader.

I am trying to start my day here as a reminder of our Motto: Bright & Keen for Christ.

Are you working on any of the 7 points of Valor?

]]> 4 f3b01b46b71ab9bfb84d4892a970f89a Dennis Thompson: @ardenmusselman Ive begun a regional group focused on […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15373/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:36:50 -0400 @ardenmusselman

Ive begun a regional group focused on the West Point Hockey & Chapel event.

Thanks for your encouragement

]]> 0 93d2fb88442d885f1b78f8ffeacc8c7c Dennis Thompson created the group West Point Hockey Game & Chapel Event https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15372/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:34:23 -0400 0 e1ac1d93e89419e7b1ad39c284650ace Dennis Thompson: @gruesch Good to see you on lineAre you gearing up for the new year https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15371/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:07:06 -0400 @gruesch

Good to see you on line

Are you gearing up for the new year

]]> 0 0146cecfb69b1ce73043af4c5e26ac18 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15259/#acomment-15370 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:56:42 -0400 This is an exciting moment. I’m really looking forward to joining in the ceremony. It has been an amazing journey as Coit, Dave Cameron and I have brought together a refresh to the ‘Herald of Christ for Men’. We look forward to seeing other Brigade leaders begin their journey toward the HoC4Men.

In reply to - Coit Morrison posted an update

Over the years, I have greatly appreciated the support and encouragement our church has bestowed on our Christian Service Brigade unit, from the leadership as well as […]

]]> e55adc26212e8919d04854282026bde6 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/13042/#acomment-13156 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:59:15 -0400 Ted, let’s begin a ‘brainstorm’ list of ideas. Once we have a list of ideas we can begin to explore different thoughts and ideas. We can invite others to join us in working toward best options.

In reply to - Dennis Thompson to Ted Jones @Ted.8093

Forgive me for being so late with a comment.

I just came across your post.

I would love to talk more about utilizing the 7-Points of Valor into not only the programing, […]

]]> b749376b206b35fb5d947509d8483dc1 Dennis Thompson: @Ted.8093 Forgive me for being so late with a comment. […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/13042/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:33:33 -0400 @Ted.8093

Forgive me for being so late with a comment.

I just came across your post.

I would love to talk more about utilizing the 7-Points of Valor into not only the programing, but into our daily lives.

Give me a call at anytime: Dennis Thompson. 209.988.8800

]]> 2 5b5d311f245e3562f7c6b24e1c6ad512 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12299/#acomment-12301 Fri, 31 May 2024 00:06:16 -0400 Coit,

This is so exciting to hear.

I’m thankful for the energy of your Battalion to want to see other churches discover the adventure of the discipleship of men and boys.

I’ll be praying that Robert of Concord NC will especially find a man who will serve as Unit Treasure / Admin. on his leadership team.

In reply to - Coit Morrison posted an update

I met again with Robert of Concord, NC – We spoke in detail of Battalion, Stockade and TreeClimbers – He is excited and sold on the idea of starting a unit at his church – these […]

]]> 7a0e8aaaa2e13637cf91dfb884325c25 Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12148/#acomment-12155 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:53:40 -0400 One acronym I’ve seen is to use the word GROW

G=go to church

R=read your bible

O=Obey God’s Word

W=Witness

In reply to - Dennis Thompson posted an update

Im looking for some help. A young boy in my Stockade will be baptized this coming Sunday, April 9th. I’m wanting to come alongside him and disciple him through the first steps […]

]]> 342b7777b45bd9bc47d0c97dcaece36b Dennis Thompson posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12148/#acomment-12152 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:14:27 -0400 Coit,

Thanks for the resource. This is the direction I’m heading. Though I’m trying to fill the gap between being baptized and beginning to read a devotional. In my research I finding the acronym: IPA = Individual Personal Attention. I want to find a booklet geared to young boys 7-11 (Stockade age) that I would use to walk with them along a…

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In reply to - Dennis Thompson posted an update

Im looking for some help. A young boy in my Stockade will be baptized this coming Sunday, April 9th. I’m wanting to come alongside him and disciple him through the first steps […]

]]> 6aed56a5b997e43806010f5a134e3be7 Dennis Thompson posted an update: Im looking for some help. A young boy in my Stockade will […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12148/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:47:55 -0400 Im looking for some help. A young boy in my Stockade will be baptized this coming Sunday, April 9th. I’m wanting to come alongside him and disciple him through the first steps on becoming a new believer. When I was 13 I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. My Sunday School teacher came over to my home and gave me a booklet to introduce me to…

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