In September of 2009, Tim was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells in the blood. Our prayer is that we will display God's sufficient grace throughout our test of faith. We have come to a deeper understanding of II Corinthians 12:9a which says, "...My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness..."

Friday, July 30, 2010

Success!

We are rejoicing in the good news we received this week. God has been gracious - the stem cell transplant was successful and Tim's cancer is in remission! Praise the Lord! The prayers of so many have been answered. He is feeling on top of the world right now and back to a full work schedule. The doctors will continue to monitor him over the next several months, but it was a huge blessing to hear that he is in remission. Now, our prayer is that the cancer stays in remission and he continues to feel as well as he does right now.

We are busy preparing for the arrival of our new assistant pastor and his family - it is so good to say "our assistant pastor." We are excited and honored to have Matt and Julie Fitch joining us at Community Baptist Church to help take our church to the next level. We have so many plans and are grateful that they are willing to partner with us to reach our community with the Gospel and help strengthen and support our CBC family. We are looking forward to exciting days ahead.
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  1. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    We are praising the LORD with you. We will continue to pray that the cancer stays in remission. How exciting to bring in an assistant Pastor. May the LORD bless this new open door and may you see many new faces added to your church family.

    The Sandy Family
    Northeast Baptist Seedline

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  2. Eric HatfieldAugust 1, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Praise the Lord! We'll continue to keep your family and church in prayer.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I think this passage states it well:
    Ephesians 3:20-21 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Tim, that's WONDERFUL news! I have been praying for you since I learned of your diagnosis. God's faithfulness in answering our prayers is so amazing! Thought of you and your wife as my husband and I drove through Connecticut on our way to Massachusetts and Maine for a working vacation. I'm looking forward to spending time back home in Maine this week. We are in Peabody, MA, until tomorrow morning. Any chance of meeting part way to see you tonight? I realize we are about 3 hours away from you; however, I am tossing it out as a spontaneous idea. Next week we will be in New Jersey and Maryland. Perhaps you could call me (Mary Esther Carter Oldenkamp @ 616-893-0723) if it would work into your family schedule. :)

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