EGTm Inc - Past Articles

Dec 9, 2009	My Road	Afton, Wyoming was the place of my birth. Being the oldest of seven boys, I was required to work closely with my Mother. She was a devout Mormon and raised her boys to be the same. Our family moved to the Cache Valley area of Utah to farm. We went to public school during the week and attended Mormon services on Sunday. Mother was very involved in the works of the church, which meant I was left in charge many times when I really wanted just to be a kid. Resentment began to creep in and there began my unknowing search for something better. [Read more]
Nov 2, 2009	The Climb	Have you ever been so long in a valley, that you forgot you were in one? Well, that's where I was. God is an "On Time God" and I can tell you from personal experience, His time, is not our time. Thus began my journey out of the valley and it started with an innocent phone call…. My friend, Sheryl Lyda called to see if I happened to have or know of anyone that would let her use a spare trailer to haul a load of building material for a mission trip to Wyoming. [Read more]
Sept 27, 2009	Where is God	Recently this ministry team returned from a two-week journey through Wyoming. With over 97,000 square miles and a population of over 532,000, Wyoming is a sprawling mass of land, where a 10,000 acre ranch is considered a small ranch. While sparse in population in comparison to its size, Wyoming is short in other areas: churches and people equipped to share the good news of Jesus Christ. [Read more]
May 3, 2009	Tickets to the Tourists	If you live anywhere in western North Carolina you know that our Asheville Tourist Baseball team are a Single A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and that professional baseball has been played in Asheville longer than most of us remember. Now you can go enjoy a home game for only $5.00 [Read more]
May 3, 2009	South Mountain Baptist Camp Work Day	Its two months before the Kids of Summer start arriving at this fantastic kid's camp, and the camp is already booked to 90% of capacity! EGTMInc has been blessed and privileged to be a part of this camp for over 5 years! Our latest work day on April 18th found our missionaries busily engaged in a wide variety of projects. [Read more]
April 22, 2009	What's in Your Closet?	The lock snapped shut with a solid click. The kind of click that makes you know that whatever is behind those closed doors is safe and secure. Satisfied, I walked the few feet to my car. As I opened the door, I glanced back at the storage unit. D46 was solid. No one could get to my stuff inside. [Read more]
April 14, 2009	2nd Annual Yard Sale	Please start collecting as you spring clean. Our 2nd Annual Yard Sale will be at Bent Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. [Read more]
February 11, 2009	1st Annual Benefit Auction	Giving from the heart. Sacrificing. Words associated with supporting God's work. [Read more]
February 11, 2009	Something for Everyone: Salvation Bracelets	A letter arrives at the local associational office from a prison inmate in a far away place. The letter relates the story of the inmate receiving Christ as his/her savior, because of a simple Salvation Bracelet. [Read more]
February 2, 2009	Something for Everyone: Prayer Covering	Whether we are pastors, Christian leaders or just believers, we know one thing for certain. When all else fails, nothing seems to work, our message is falling on deaf ears, our programs are just that – programs, when we see no fruits being born for our labors and we hit a spiritual wall, we know that we can turn to the one source that will help us – our Savior. [Read more]
February 2, 2009	The Nehemiah Story - Part Eight	If you were building a fort to protect your family from evil intruders what would your specifications be for the walls? Would you want it to be tall enough that it couldn't be scaled using normal methods? [Read more]
February 2, 2009	All-American Moving Crew Ministry	For many years, Alan & Coble have participated in almost every EGTMInc mission project, presentation, fund raiser and meeting. But, since both these gentlemen are very quiet - unlike most of us - you might have never noticed them. [Read more]
January 31, 2009	First Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser A Success	The first Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, held on Friday, January 30th at J.K.'s Kitchen in Arden,was a huge success. Over 100 people came out for the event and filled the restaurant to capacity and then some. [Read more]
January 28, 2009	Catepillar Hand Pallet Truck	This Caterpillar Hand Pallet Truck has been donated to EGTMInc. The donor would like for it to be sold and the proceeds used to support missions. Almost new with the bubble wrap still in place! [Read more]
January 21, 2009	The Nehemiah Story - Part Seven	The vision for ministry that God gave to the founders of Experiencing God Through Missions Inc (EGTMInc) is not a new one. It is the same vision that God gave to Nehemiah, 2500 years ago. First, God is always at work around us. [Read more]
January 14, 2009	Financial Gifts Ministry by Angie Stafford	My husband and I believe in 'putting our money where our heart is.' We tithe our church and give to EGTMInc because we know that both are reaching out to lost souls. [Read more]
January 14, 2009	Something for Everyone - New Prayer Guide	Maybe you can't physically participate in a mission project. Maybe your dexterity won't allow you to make salvation bracelets or glue tracts onto light bulb packages. [Read more]
January 14, 2009	The Nehemiah Story - Part Six	Have you ever gallantly fought against something, or someone, until you became weary, and just gave up? Then through some outside source, you were encouraged to once again 'take up the fight. [Read more]
January 13, 2009	EGTMInc and Wyoming Mission 2009 Article in Intermountain Christian News	The Intermountain Christian News ran another story about EGTMInc and our Wyoming Missions in the most recent edition of their newspaper. [Read more]
January 4, 2009	Something for Everyone	When you read or hear about the 450,000 lost souls in Wyoming, do you feel something, or someone, tugging at your heart? Just before He ascended into heaven, do you know what Jesus last words were? [Read more]
January 4, 2009	The Nehemiah Story - Part Five	The Bible does not include a detailed description of Nehemiah's "Jerusalem Mission 445bc." But, enough information is given for us to understand the mission 'pattern.' [Read more]
December 17, 2008	Widows Mite	As He stood in the temple, He was watching the rich tossing their gifts into the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small copper coins. [Read more]
December 17, 2008	The Nehemiah Story - Part Four	Nehemiah was serving in the Kings palace, far away from Jerusalem, but he had a burden to rebuild Jerusalem. It appears that Nehemiah was a righteous man, but he recognized where his 'power' came from. [Read more]
December 10, 2008	God Meeting the Need Through His People	This load of lumber, donated by Gary from Tennessee will build all the walls for both Granger and Agua Viva churches. Your Christian witness is appreciated! [Read more]
December 3, 2008	The Nehemiah Story – Part Three	The Burden Nehemiah was living very comfortable. He was a close advisor to King Artaxerxes and trusted servant. [Read more]
December 3, 2008	$2,500 Pledge Challenge	To help get Wyoming Mission 2009 off to a great start, a sponsor has pledged $2500 if we can match it. A big 'dent' was made by donations received during the Celebration Banquet. [Read more]
December 3, 2008	Second Annual Benefit Celebration Banquet	WOW! BBQ chicken & pork with all the fixins. Dozens of homemade desserts & beautiful decorations [Read more]
November 5, 2008	Nehemiah Story Part 2	Judah and Jerusalem is destroyed by the Babylonians. "They set fire to God's temple and broke down the wall of Jerusalem; they burned all the palaces and destroyed everything of value there" [Read more]
November 5, 2008	Update from Annie Preece	We are looking forward to your visit in November. I have 10 ladies that would like to start working on the 50,000 salvation bracelets needed for Wyoming Mission 2009. [Read more]
November 5, 2008	Kid's Evangelism	As this is being written, it is Halloween night. Coming to our door is kids, dressed in all kinds of costumes. Some sweet, some scary. [Read more]
October 29, 2008	How Sweet It Is by Wayne Smith	Old timers will remember the "How Sweet It Is" line from the Jackie Gleason show called the Honeymooners. [Read more]
October 29, 2008	Team Ministries	The Bible teaches that each Christian has been given a unique gift. We believe that each person should be allowed and encouraged to use his/her gift. [Read more]
October 29, 2008	Transmitter Needed	-Southwestern Wyoming has very little, if any, Christian broadcasting. [Read more]
October 29, 2008	The Nehemiah Story – Part One	When newcomers first hear the Experiencing God Through Missions (EGTMInc) story, even though they might not say it out loud, their first thought is "you are different." [Read more]
October 22, 2008	A Heart for the Spiritual Frontier by Wayne Smith	37 dedicated missionaries showed up for the October Wyoming Mission 2009 Training Workshop! [Read more]
October 22, 2008	Hidden Scripture-Silent Witness	The purpose of the Hidden Scripture-Silent Witness ministry is to hide scripture every place we can, on everything that our Blessed Hands Building Team builds. [Read more
October 22, 2008	I Prayed and God Answered by Mike Miller	I was searching eBay for an unrelated item, when I noticed an amplifier system that is needed in the cry rooms for the church-in-a-box. [Read more]
October 15, 2008	First Wall Sections Completed	On Saturday, October 10 volunteers gathered at 'the barn' in Mills River, NC and the first of many wall sections for Granger Baptist Church and Agua Viva Church were completed. [Read more]
October 15, 2008	Car Wash Ministry Launched	One Saturday, a group of Experiencing God Through Missions Inc volunteers were holding a car wash to raise funds for Wyoming Mission 2009. [Read more]
October 15, 2008	Just Give Me $1	God told us in His word that He would supply our every need. Bryan Jackson, Blessed Hands Building Team Director mentioned to a building materials supplier that he needed materials for a church. [Read more]
September 30, 2008	Second Annual Benefit Celebration Scheduled	Experiencing God Through Missions, Inc, will hold their Second Annual Benefit Celebration on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6:30PM. [Read more]
September 29, 2008	Wall Pre-Construction and Scripture Writing Schedule Announced	Construction Manager Bryan Jackson and Scripture Writing Coordinator Jeanne Hix announced the schedule for the dual tasks of writing scripture on every piece of lumber to be used... [Read more]
September 28, 2008	Wyoming Mission 2008 Slideshow & Videos Available	A combination package of a Photo SlideShow CD and Video DVD of photos and video taken during Wyoming Mission 2008 are available for as long a supplies last. [Read more]
September 20, 2008	Pray for Opal Baptist Church	All the 'hoops' have been 'jumped through' and the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Praise God! Opal Baptist Church is now 'ready for business!' [Read more]
September 10, 2008	Wyoming Mission 2009 Plans Outlined	In Wyoming there are 444,000 people that will die and go to hell, unless the Christians in Wyoming are encouraged to share their faith! During a two week period in July of 2009, the Wyoming Mission 2009 team are going to be their encouragers. [Read more]
August 24, 2008	A Lot of Firsts	As you know, Wyoming Mission 2008 made history with a lot of firsts. [Read more]