Feb 19, 2018 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord and he sha sustain thee: Dear Friends, he shall never suffer the righteous tobe moved." Psalm 55:22 College - Commit Thou to Faithful Men! Growing men to the degree where they are “fit for the ministry” isa challenge, and with modern-day Christianity, it seems to be an increasing one. Recently, while at a Caribbean Baptist preachers conference, | saw nearly forty pastors stand up, with only three being under the age of 40. It seems there is a dearth of young men following God's call for their life, and it reminds us to be diligent in training those that are willing to listen to His voice. | am very thankful that missionary Matt Bernsdorff answered the call to lead the Charity Baptist Bible College here in Trinidad. He has taken the Bible College to a level that has not been seen on this island and has a vision for continuing to move forward in this vital ministry. This semester there are close to forty-five students enrolled in six different classes, What fun it is to see them thrive with a hunger for the WORK and to watch the WORD transform their lives and ministries! Christmas - The Christmas season is always a great opportunity to get the good news of Christ out in our city. What a joy it was to see people saved in the youth programs and Christmas service, as well as Old- Years-Night Service. A Hindu man, a brother of one of our church leaders, came to church for the first time on Old-Years-Night. His brother had been witnessing to him, and when the invitation was given his hand went up —he knew he was lost. We thank the Lord he got saved that night because only last week he passed away. What a joy to know he isin heaven!» Conferences - In January we went from preaching in the West Indies Baptist Fellowship to the very next week having our annual missions conference. It is always a blessing to see people's faith increase through missions giving, but this year it was also fun to watch over 100 people dress up representing different parts of the world and be reminded about the great need to reach cultures other than their own. Cooperation - Last Sunday, after morning services, the three churches we have had a part in starting came together at a camp to hold a combined second Sunday service and to baptize 23 people in the camp pool. Afterwards, everyone had a great day of fellowship on the sports fields. The churches also came together during the Carnival Monday and Tuesday and again enjoyed being together at a rented gym, away from the worldly behavior of Carnival. Thank you for your grace with this prayer letter; our family has been sick this past month and it interfered with our mailing. Privileged to Serve the King! James Hoffmeister Capitol city Baptist Church ‘Word for the World Baptist Ministries James Hoffmeister 1200 Redd. PO Boxs49 Box 3596 Austin, 178745, Rossville, GA 30741, La Romain, Trinidad, West ingles (512) 447.9454 (705) 866-8826 1.868, 375.9395