TEACHING HISTORY AMONG QUEBECOIS BAPTISTS
I spent the weekend at a church retreat in Quebec. I have blogged before on the joy of being with Québécois brothers and sisters in Christ. Being with these brothers and sisters for the past few days was a fresh reminder of the grace of God that is at work in that province. Not that they do not have their problems—in this saeculum problems are par for the course. But there is a freshness and joy that is captivating.
I was speaking on four aspects of Baptist spirituality—persecution in the 17th century, friendship (esp. that between Andrew Fuller and John Ryland), the evangelistic piety of Samuel Pearce, and the contours of the spirituality of Charles Spurgeon. I was reminded again that basic resources in English with regard to church history, especially Baptist history, that we take for granted are simply not available in French. This is an urgent need and well worth praying about.
And while you’re at it, remember the church in Québec. Evangelicals there number 0.5%—a far, far smaller percentage than many countries in sub-Sahara Africa or the Orient.
Lord: raise up an army of witnesses for that province for your glory and honour!
I was speaking on four aspects of Baptist spirituality—persecution in the 17th century, friendship (esp. that between Andrew Fuller and John Ryland), the evangelistic piety of Samuel Pearce, and the contours of the spirituality of Charles Spurgeon. I was reminded again that basic resources in English with regard to church history, especially Baptist history, that we take for granted are simply not available in French. This is an urgent need and well worth praying about.
And while you’re at it, remember the church in Québec. Evangelicals there number 0.5%—a far, far smaller percentage than many countries in sub-Sahara Africa or the Orient.
Lord: raise up an army of witnesses for that province for your glory and honour!
Thank you for your work in Quebec. The work here is difficult and we need help. Please pray whether or not God could use you amongst a dark and godless culture.
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Anonymous |
5:07 p.m.
Praise God for His grace and mercy! It is true that the province of Quebec is in great need. It is also true that God is working. Thank-you for your participation in the Lord's work among us and for your prayers. As a young pastor in the province I am excited too see the things God is doing and the army He is raising up. We are blessed to have brothers and sisters across the country who pray for and support the work here. By God's grace, my prayer is that we too may be a blessing to them.
Georges Larabie (Gatineau, QC)
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Georges |
11:07 a.m.