December 2022
Dear Friends,
Luke 2:11 teaches us that it was the Angel of the Lord that told the lowly shepherds, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Cassie and I love this time of year. Our prayer is that we would never forget that Jesus was born to die so the world through Him might be able to live. What a message! What a Saviour! What an opportunity we have been given to take the Gospel to the world! May the Lord find us faithful.
As we write this quarter, our hearts are filled with gratitude. After thousands of miles of traveling to “fan the flame of world evangelism,” our wonderful Lord has kept us safe on the roads and has graciously provided what we have needed every step of the way. Truly where God guides He always provides. We are so very grateful to those of you that have given towards our need of a new ministry vehicle. Between what we had saved and what God’s people generously gave, we were able to purchase a 2016 Toyota Sienna debt free. To God be the glory! The van is only one year newer than the one we had, but it has 150,000 fewer miles. We look forward to using it in the service of the Lord for His glory.
September 15-16 our home office hosted the Labourers Together Conference. It proved to be an enjoyable time with several visiting pastors and their wives. The many tasks and responsibilities of our office and staff were highlighted during this meeting. As a result, several pastors chose to partner with us on a monthly basis. It is only because of such a partnership that we can keep the operating costs to our missionaries as low as we possibly can. Therefore, we are very grateful for every supporting church and pastor. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
We were excited to host our first Missionary Power Hour in November. MPH is a bi-monthly virtual meeting with our missionaries around the world. It is designed to encourage and to remind us of the great need to “keep the main thing the main thing.” Pastor Chris Mann of the Fellowship Baptist Church of Oakton, Virginia, delivered a powerful message, and it was good to spend a few moments with a great number of MWBM missionaries.
Looking ahead to the new year, we are praying, planning, and preparing to serve the Lord with a greater zeal and fervency than ever before. Surely the hour is late, and the need to take the Gospel to the world has never been greater! Cassie and I have plans to visit our missionaries in Europe this summer. Another Reach the World Youth Conference is planned in the spring. Our Annual Conference is scheduled in the fall. Our calendar is full, and our hearts are challenged. There is no time to waste! Souls hang in the balance! Until Jesus comes and with your help, we will therefore continue by faith.
For the sake of souls,
September 2022
Dear Friends,
Paul wrote to his friends at Philippi that had sent once and again to his necessity according to Philippians 1:3 and said, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Every time the Lord brings you to our minds Cassie and I are so thankful. We count it a joy to labor with you to reach the world with the Gospel. Thank you very much for your faithful prayers and support.
We have certainly been busy since our last letter. In the month of June alone we not only hosted the second annual “Reach the World Youth Conference” here on our property, but we also hosted twenty-five MWBM families for orientation as well. Each proved to be very special and productive. We rejoice over the precious young lady that was saved during the youth conference. Praise the Lord!
We also rejoice over two new families that have been approved by our Executive Board since our last letter. I hope you will get a chance to meet them personally as they prepare to hit the deputation trail. Brother Teddy Angel and his family will be going to plant churches in Colorado. Brother Duane Earwood and his family will be helping missionary families all over the world by getting involved in International Missionary Helps. Both of these families come to us highly recommended by their sending church and Pastor. Please be much in prayer for them as they begin to form the partnerships they will need with other churches of like faith to carry out the work God has called them to do.
Cassie and I also have a very special request. Between the work at the office and helping pastors and churches with missions Sundays and conferences, the miles have begun to add up on our van. At the first of next year we will probably need to get serious about finding another one with fewer miles. Would you please make this a matter of prayer? I assure you we desire no less than God’s perfect will concerning this need. Our office has set up a “vehicle fund” for us, and as the Lord provides we are putting back as much money as we can. We believe with all of our hearts God will provide exactly what we need in His time. He always has, and we praise Him for it.
By the time you receive this letter, we will be getting ready for our Labourers Together Conference here at our international headquarters. God uses this conference to help us share the ministry of Macedonia World Baptist Missions with pastors. We are trusting the Lord for a great conference.
Because of your help and the Lord’s faithfulness, Cassie and I are determined to continue by faith. We love and appreciate you all.
For the sake of souls,
Scott Caudill