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N E W SFellowship NewsLighthouse Baptist and Bevan mark 5th yearChillicothe, OHOn May 17, Lighthouse Baptist Churchand Pastor Ryan Bevan celebrated theirfifth anniversary. They had a record attendanceof 1,018, 210 being first-timevisitors. For the occasion, the churchrented the Ohio University, Chillicothebranch, Shoemaker Center. The day consistedof a concert with the Mike LeFevreQuartet, a steak and baked potatodinner, inflatable games for the kids,and services praising God for His work.Twenty-four accepted Christ as Saviorthat day with more after follow-up visitswere made.Bevan, his wife, Sarah, and their children arrived inChillicothe to plant a new work in August of 2003. They weresent by Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington, Ohio, and PastorKelly McInerney.Lighthouse was a church plant project of the Ohio BaptistBible Fellowship. The mission began with 8 people meeting ina hotel conference center. The church was established in January2004 with 45 charter members. Since their inception, theymet in three other buildings before purchasing the presentchurch facilities with over 21,000 square feet and 15.5 acres.“What has the LORD done in the last 5 years? Averageattendance from 8 people to 425, over 2,000 saved, more than5,000 visitors, over 500 baptisms, offerings that have grownfrom $700 to over $10,000 a week, 21 monthly mission projects,lives changed, families restored, marriages saved all tothe glory of God,” says Bevan. “The Lord has made this possiblethrough the prayers and support of the Baptist Bible Fellowshipand the sending and supporting churches within theFellowship. Praise the Lord that He is still building churchestoday!”Looking for more information about theupcoming National Fellowship Meeting?www.bbficanton09.orgCHOOSINGWISELYBy Keith BasshamA guided tourthrough the majortopics of Proverbs$12.99 + s/hCall the Tribune to order(417) 831-399630 Baptist Bible Tribune [ July/August 2009 ]