I read this story another pastor had written, and it reminded me that we should be listening to the Lord and using those God-given opportunities to minister to people we come into contact with. I trust that we at Mount Isa Baptist will be looking to see where we can be a blessing and encouragement to someone this week.

I stopped at McDonalds in Lockhart, Texas on the way back from Victoria, Texas. I ordered my food (not heart healthy). Then the clerk asked if it was "for here, or to go?" In total contradiction to what I normally do I told her it was "for here."

When I received my food I sat down on a stool at a small table, asked God's blessing over the food, and begin to eat. A senior adult ordered his food. When he received it he walked my way. He was by himself. There were plenty of other seats and tables, but he said, "Pardon me, but would you mind if I joined you?" I told him I would be happy for him to join me. I introduced myself and he returned the favor. "George, George Mink," he said. He was retired and lived about twelve miles out in the country. 

I ate, and he talked. He told me he was a retired locomotive mechanic; even worked on steam engine locomotives in his early years. He was born in Kentucky, had a wife and four adult children. "Lost my wife and my daughter last year. We were married 62 years. My daughter was 52 when she died." His sons lived far away and he never saw them.

While he was talking my cell phone rang. I had to take the call and apologized. "That's okay, it must be good to get a call sometimes.," he said. That's when I realized that Mr. Mink was a lonely man. Before we parted, I handed him my card. I asked how I could pray for him. He said. " Just pray that I will be faithful to my Lord."

It was no accident that God stopped me at that McDonalds. It was no accident that he had me eat my food there, rather than "to go." It was no accident that God had me there to minister to a lonely man. We never know when or how God will choose to use us. There are plenty of lonely people who just need a little time. I want to encourage you to be sensitive and aware of the opportunities to minister to the lonely, lowly, and lost. 

Please continue praying for them as they settle into Mount Isa. 

Roydon's Contact details are as follows:

Email: roydon@mountisabaptist.com.au

Church Office Phone: 4743 5515

Roydon's Mobile: 0423 028 392

Debbie's Mobile: 0435 322 041

Contactable via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and email. 

Roydon will be available at the church Monday - Thursday. 

The idea is that if you just want to pop in, say a quick prayer, and leave, that’s okay, but if we as a church want to see the Lord moving in our church, if we want growth in our spiritual lives and growth in the church, that is where it needs to start.

2Chronicles 7:14: “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land"

Please bring your chairs, picnic equipment, food, drink, and a dessert to share. Hot plates are provided for you to cook your meat on. For more details, you can contact Gary.

LADIES KYB (KNOW YOUR BIBLE) 

CURRENT STUDY: LEARN FROM THE TEACHER: The Gospel of Luke Part 2 (9:28 - 16:31)

When: Monday nights

Time: 7 pm

Where: Church Auditorium

Need More Information?

Contact: Christie Jones

Men's Bible Study meets

WHEN: On Tuesday Evenings

TIME: 7:00 PM

WHERE: Here at church, in the Main Auditorium (in the Big Meeting Room)

Need more information? 

Contact: Trystan

Crossroads is a community meal provided by Christians from the local churches for the benefit of anyone in Mount Isa. We do this to share the love of Jesus in a family-friendly, life-giving atmosphere. 

WHERE: Salvos Verandah entry via Helen Street

TIME: THURSDAYS, 6 - 7:30 PM

HELP NEEDED......

R.I. in our Primary Schools needs your assistance. There are 3 ways you can help. 

1.  PRAY -  Pray for the people who go into our schools to instruct children each week so that they can hear the gospel.

2.  DONATE -  R.I. in Mount Isa needs financial help if you would like to donate you can do so here.

     Mount Isa Commonwealth Bank “Christian Religious Education Mount Isa” -

      BSB 064 815

      Account Number is 1035 6867 

3.  GO -  Consider teaching R.I. in schools. Training is provided. 

There are still a few vacancies in June which have been added to the top of the current roster

Please add your availability.

The clipboards can be found on the table in the foyer. 

Volunteers are needed for 

- Bible Reading (weekly)

- Church Cleaning (Weekly volunteers needed during June and July, please)

- Yard Maintenance (fortnightly) and 

- Picking up Terry (weekly). 

The June GHI Newsletter is attached. Below are directions on how to open it. 

1. Click on the "CLICK HERE TO READ" link below. It will take you to dropbox.com

2. Scroll down. You will see a button labeled "Open in App." If you have the Dropbox app, click this link; otherwise, read below point 3. 

3. Under the "Open in App" button are the words "Open in Browser." Click on this link, and the newsletter will open for you. 

Happy Reading. 

Click the link below to go to the latest news from In Deed and Truth Ministries. 

Resonate 42 is here!

We are excited to share this edition of Resonate magazine with you! It's full of mission insight, ministry updates, and stories of God at work around the world.

You can collect your copy of Resonate Magazine from the foyer. 

Thank you for your donations,

PLEASE ENSURE ALL LIDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE BOTTLES DONATED.

If you need more information on how you can be involved, please speak with Gary or Janette. 

Welcome to all our new congregation members. We are so blessed to have you join the MIBC family. So we can connect with you better and keep you updated on our latest news and events, please click below to enter your contact details. 

Are you in need of meals or know of anyone who could do with some home-cooked meals?
The Mary Marth ministry is ready to serve with a number of volunteers willing to cook a meal for you or someone you may know who is in need of a little help.

Please contact Holly Page if you are in need of this ministry. 

If you would like to give financially to the church electronically, please find the details below.

Account: Mount Isa Baptist Church

BSB: 704 913

Account number: 400039228

A prayer request will be made for four of our church families every week. This is to encourage us to pray for our church family.

This week’s Families to pray for are:

• Topsy O'Keefe
• Boy and Holly Page, Slaton, Tobias, Hamish, and Elizabeth. 
• Embon Paiyala
• Minda Peever

Our birthdays for June are:

• Janette Lewis, 20th of June
• Ezekiel Smith, 26th of June

Grace and Peace to you!

(If your birthday doesn't appear, it means we don't have these details in our database).

For more information, please contact Christie Jones : 0439 910 388

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