Evangelism Bus

Well after much prayer we decided that we needed to be better prepared for possible extended road work in our ministry. We know God has called us to evangelize at various campgrounds along the way. We still just aren't sure what part of our ministry will be at the center. When we started this we thought that the campground ministry would be the core of our work. And that still could well be the case. It's all in God's hands. But we definitely have felt led that a self-contained motor coach will be more efficient in the long run. So now instead of the 2001 Jayco travel-trailer, we have the 1994 Rockwood Bayport RV. We are really looking forward to giving it a good test run next month after the revival. But for now we have a bit of tinkering to do and maybe some unexpected repair work to do, depending on what decisions are made at the dealership where we got it. But that too is in God's hands. My God has blessed me with a cool "Evangelism Bus". And I've got a great wife who is my "help-mate" in ministry, two beautiful girls I'm quite proud of, the most loving mom, a terrific sister, a really cool nephew, the best friends, and a church family I love dearly. And I'm just happy to be able to serve a God who is not just the only real God, but is also the God who formed me for fellowship and who looks down from His throne and sees me as someone He should look after. That is an awe inspiring thought. Peace and blessings.

Ev. W. Shannon Caplinger

Revival News

Things are beginning to come together nicely for the upcoming Coshocton City Revival on September 13th and 14th. So far there are three confirmed speakers, Pastor Paul Schwab of Coshocton Baptist, Pastor Jim Gross of Word Worship Center, and myself, W. Shannon Caplinger. There is a maybe on the table for the fourth speaker and if we don't get a confirmation on that we will continue to look and the Lord will send the right man. As for the musical performances, all of the spots have been filled with one last maybe still on the table. The City Council has granted us use of the gazebo on the corner of Fourth and Main where we begin our Prayer Walks, which are also growing. We still need to make arrangements for sound reinforcement but that shouldn't be a problem. And we are beginning to see the Spirit moving in the community as well as our home church. Revival is going to happen in Coshocton! It is beginning in certain individuals and spreading through churches. And in another month it will spill out on the town square. And that's just the way God said it would happen. We continue to pray expectantly.

Peace and Blessings.

Ev. W. Shannon Caplinger

Return to the Pulpit

Well I'm Happy to report that everything went smoothly on my return to the pulpit on August 4th. The regular Praise and Worship team wasn't there that day so a couple of the ladies led the songs and we had good old-fashioned hymns with a piano. The sermon was based on Mark 16:15. The Title was Preach the Gospel (Use words because you have to). It was well received and people were surprised to find out I can preach. My mom finally got to hear me from the pulpit and she was proud. My sister thought I was impressive. And the guys from my Monday morning men's share group were excited too. All in all I felt really good about it. And I can't wait to get the chance to do it again.. But the truth is this; I could have never got up there and talked in front of all those people and talked for 45 minutes if it wasn't God holding my hand all the way. In high-school I got more than one "F" for refusing to do an oral report. This is just the kind of thing I was preaching about. When God says "Speak", we have to trust Him enough to speak. It doesn't matter if it is in front of thousands of people or talking quietly with one person. It is about being obedient to God. And it is about making the Gospel message known to all people. All for His honor and glory Amen.

Ev. W. Shannon Caplinger