Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. they cannot...: or, none can order them unto thee - Psalms 40:5
Along with our ministry of the Word in this country, God has permitted us to have a part in the ministry of faithful missionaries in other countries. We are currently helping to support Brothers Walter Groover, Alphonso Estrada and Milton Howard in Mexico, Chris Robinson in Ireland, David Ellis in France, David Estrada in Spain, and Bill Clark in Europe. I am pleased to report that our Deacons and Elders have added David Surpless, missionary for many years to Puerto Rico and Timothy James missionary and pastor to the Cherokee Indians, to our missionary budget. These men will receive a monthly gift along with any designated offering that may be given by you for their ministry. You will have the privilege of meeting them when they come our way next year.
I do not believe in church saving accounts or church bank accounts—if you wish to save or invest your money, feel free to do so, but every gift that is given to this church will be immediately put to use in preaching the gospel. As the Lord supplies the means, we will increase our efforts to make Christ known through the TV ministry, the printed page, and faithful missionaries. I have found that the more we give the more God enables us to give. I only pray for more open doors and wisdom to recognize the hand of God and the will of God. I must not cast our bread to the winds but the waters. "Lord show me the waters! And give me faith to cast the bread cheerfully and generously."
About Henry Mahan
Henry T. Mahan was born in Birmingham, Alabama in August 1926. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and served as a signalman on an L.S.T. in the Pacific during World War II. In 1946, he married his wife Doris, and the Lord blessed them with four children.
At the age of 21, he entered the pastoral ministry and gained broad experience as a pastor, teacher, conference speaker, and evangelist. In 1950, through the preaching of evangelist Rolfe Barnard, God was pleased to establish Henry in sovereign free grace teaching. At that time, he was serving as an assistant pastor at Pollard Baptist Church (off of Blackburn ave.) in Ashland, Kentucky.
In 1955, Thirteenth Street Baptist Church was formed in Ashland, Kentucky, and Henry was called to be its pastor. He faithfully served that congregation for more than 50 years, continuing in the same message throughout his ministry. His preaching was centered on the Lord Jesus Christ and Him crucified, in full accord with the Scriptures. He consistently proclaimed God’s sovereign purpose in salvation and the glory of Christ in redeeming sinners through His blood and righteousness.
Henry T. Mahan also traveled widely, preaching in conferences and churches across the United States and beyond. His ministry was marked by a clear and unwavering emphasis on Christ, not the preacher, but the One preached. Those who heard him recognized that his sermons honored the Savior and exalted the name of the Lord Jesus Christ above all.
Henry T. Mahan served as pastor and teacher of Thirteenth Street Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky for over half a century. His life and ministry were devoted to proclaiming the sovereign grace of God and directing sinners to the finished work of Christ. He entered into the presence of the Lord in 2019, leaving behind a lasting testimony to the gospel he faithfully preached.
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