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The John Lancaster Family
OUR JOURNEY
2024
January 6th - 7th
(Sat. - Sunday)
Victory Baptist Church - Pastor Amos Niehaus
Owenton, KY
Isaac taught Sunday School
John Preached Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday night
Our Family sang each service
*It was a wonderful weekend in the Lord's house and great fellowship.
January 8th - 10th
(Mon. - Wed.)
Maryville Baptist Tabernacle - Pastor Rick Smelcer
Knoxville, Tenn.
Revival: Preaching Bro. Tom Gilliam
Our Family sang each service
*What a great week of great preaching and fellowship
January 11th
(Thurs.)
Love Valley Baptist Church - Pastor Barry Philbeck
Kings Mountain, NC
Revival: Preaching Barry Rackley
Our Family sang
*Great service in the Lord's house!
January 14th
(Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
Our Family sang
Isaac led the music & Jesse played for the morning service while Nathanael was away preaching.
*It was a Blessing to hear our Pastor Preach truth with boldness Sunday morning.
*It was a Blessing to hear Nathanael Preach Sunday night and to hear Nathanael & Chansley sing.
January 16th
(Tues.)
Refuge Baptist Church - Pastor Ronnie Gentry
Marion, NC
Churches Fellowship
John Preached
Our Family sang
*Great time of worship and fellowship
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January 17th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
We had a wonderful time in God's Word and then a Great time of Fellowship with our Church Family.
January 21st
(Sunday AM)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
*We enjoyed being at our home church this morning and hearing our Pastor Preach, and Nathanael & Chansley sing.
January 21st
(Sunday PM)
Victory Baptist Church - Pastor Von Ramsey
Denver, NC
Our Family sang
January 24th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
A Blessing to hear our Pastor Preach
January 28th
(Sunday AM)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
Wonderful to be at our home church this morning.
Isaac helped with the music.
January 28th
(Sunday PM)
Emmanuel Baptist Church - Pastor Brian Wilson
Columbus, NC
John Preached
Our Family sang
*Great time in the Lord's house.
January 29th - February 1st
(Mon. - Thurs.)
Gateway Winter Jubilee - Pastor Davy Shelton
Boiling Springs, SC
Our Family sang on Wednesday morning
*Great Preaching and sweet Fellowship with lots of dear friends!
February 4th
(Sunday)
Bible Baptist Church - Pastor JD Weido
El Dorado, Arkansas
32nd Homecoming Anniversary
Our Family sang for the Sunday School hour.
Our Family sang in the AM Service & Pastor Weido Preached.
John Preached in the PM Service & Our Family sang.
*It was a Great weekend of Worship on the Lord's Day, and sweet fellowship with new friends!
February 11th
(Sunday)
River Valley Baptist Church - Pastor Adam Vines
Morganton, NC
John Preached at 10:00
Our Family sang in the AM & PM Service
*A great day of Worship and fellowship in the Lord's house with Pastor Vines and his family & church family.
It was a joy to be with Rev. & Mrs. Paul Sisk and to hear Preacher Sisk Preach!
February 14th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
John went to church by himself tonight due to both boys were sick with a bug.
February 18th
(Sunday)
Landrum Independent Baptist Church - Pastor Shane Jackson
Landrum, SC
John Preached at the 2 pm Service
Our Family sang at 11 and 2
*It was a Blessing to have John Carl & Hallie and our grandbabies in the 2 o'clock service with us. We enjoyed the Grands singing with us and hearing John Carl sing 2 of the songs he wrote. It was a Great day in the Lord's house.
February 21st
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
It was a Blessing to be in church with Nathanael & Chansley and our church family.
February 25th - 28th
(Sunday - Wed.)
Work Week Camp Zion - Pastor Earl Farley
Myrtle, MS
John preached Sunday morning, Sunday night & Wednesday night.
Our Family sang each service
*We thank the Lord for all He did for His people! We had a great week of worship, fellowship, and a lot of work was accomplished getting ready for Camp Zion.
March 3rd
(Sunday)
Star Baptist Church - Pastor Denny Roberts
Williamsburg, KY
John Preached Sunday morning & Sunday night
Our Family sang both services
*It was a great day in the Lord's house. We thank Him for meeting with us and for all He did in the services!
March 6th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
It was great to hear our Pastor Preach!
March 10th - 13th
(Sunday - Wed.)
Camp Zion - Pastor Earl Farley
Myrtle, MS
John led the congregation singing.
Our Family sang
John Preached on Monday morning "3 minute preaching"
*John Carl & Hallie and the Grands sang
*A Blessing to have the Grands help us sing
March 17th
(Sunday)
Maranatha Baptist Church - Pastor Daniel Goodman
Monroe, Louisianna
Isaac taught the Adult Sunday School Class
John Preached AM & PM
Our Family sang both services
*It was a great day in the Lord's house celebrating with the Church for their 60 years Anniversary! It was a Blessing to hear Isaac teach Sunday School!
Sweet fellowship with a sweet church!
March 24th - 29th
(Sunday - Friday)
Hillcrest Baptist Church - Pastor Kenneth Poarch
Lenoir, NC
Revival: Moderator - Bro. Bradley Walker
John Preached Sunday morning
Nathanael Preached Friday night
Our Family sang each service
*It was a great week of Preaching & Fellowship with old and new friends.
March 31st
(Easter Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
Our Family sang
*It was a Blessing to hear Nathanael Preach and also to hear Nathanael & Chansley sing
April 1st - 3rd
(Mon. - Wed.)
Beacon Baptist Church - Pastor Josh Lawson
Lexington, SC
Revival
Our family sang each night
*It was wonderful to be with our young friends and their church family. We heard great Preaching and we thank the Lord for all He did !
April 7th
(Sunday)
Emmanuel Baptist Church - Pastor Brian Wilson
Columbus, NC
John Preached AM & PM
Our Family sang both services
*Great to be with these sweet Folks again
April 10th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
John Preached
April 14
(Sunday)
Crab Tree Baptist Church - Pastor Chad Wise
Burnesville, NC
"Family & Friends Day"
Our Family sang
*It was a Blessing to be with these sweet folks. We thank the Lord for meeting with us and for helping His people!
April 17
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
It was a Blessing to hear our Pastor preach!
April 21st
(Sunday)
Welcome Baptist Church - Pastor Jeff Woods
Danville, Virginia
John Preched AM & PM
Our Family sang both services
*It was a great day in the Lord's House!
April 22nd - 25th
(Mon. - Thurs.)
Crossroads Rescue Mission Jubilee - Bro. Rocky Shelton
Shelby, NC
Our Family sang Wednesday & Thursday night and Thursday morning
April 26th & 28th
(Fri. & Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Tommy Wensil
Kannapolis, NC
Our Family sang Friday night and Sunday morning.
*What a BLESSING to be here and see TRUE Revival!!
Friday night marked two weeks of Revival. Hearing the testimonies and seeing the excitement of these dear folks was such an encouragement and help to our family! We thank the Lord for all He did and for letting us be a part!
It was a Blessing to hear Bro. Jeff Brown Preach on Friday and Bro. Austin Elkins Preach on Sunday.
May 1st
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
We enjoyed hearing our Pastor Preach tonight
May 5th
(Sunday AM)
Pisgah Baptist Church - Pastor Cody Shew
Lenoir, NC
Homecoming/ Old Fashioned Day
John Preached at 10:00
Our Family sang at 10 & 11
*It was a Great day in the Lord's house
May 5th - 6th
(Sunday PM - Mon.)
White Plains Baptist Church - Pastor David Tucker
Mt. Airy, NC
Our Family sang Sunday & Monday night & Monday morning.
*A great time of worship & fellowship
May 7th - 10th
(Tues. - Fri.)
Calvary Baptist Church - Pastor Carl Southerland
Hornbeak, Tenn.
Camp Meeting
Our Family sang most services
*It was a week of great preaching and sweet worship and fellowship
May 12th
(Sunday)
"Mothers Day"
Ingleside Baptist Church - Pastor Shane Ezell
Landrum, SC
Our Family sang AM & PM
John Preached PM
*So Great to be in church with John Carl & Hallie and all the Grands!! We enjoyed hearing them sing, John Carl lead the music, and Hallie play the piano. It was a great Mother's Day and we enjoyed dinner with all our boys and their families!
May 19th - 22nd
(Sunday AM - Wed.)
True Gospel Baptist Church - Pastor Rick Shoemaker
Trinity, NC
Homecoming & Revival
John Preached each Service
Our Family sang each Service
*It was a great week of worship and fellowship with Pastor Shoemaker and his church family! We enjoyed seeing all the visitors this week. New friends and old friends.
Homecoming
May 19th
(Sunday PM)
Midway Baptist Church - Pastor Charles Mustian
Jamestown, NC
Sunday Night Singing
Our Family sang
*We thank the Lord for letting us Sing for Him! We had a great night in the House of the Lord and wonderful fellowship.
May 23rd
(Thurs.)
Broad River Baptist Church - Pastor David Anderson
Rutherfordton, NC
Camp Meeting
Our Family sang
*Nathanael played the bass with us and lead the congregation singing.
Chansley played the piano & her and the Preachers wife sang the invitation.
It was great to be with these folks at camp meeting again and an extra blessing to be with Nathanael & Chansley.
May 26th
(Sunday)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Pastor Andy Lockhart
Coalmont, Tennessee
Homecoming
Our family sang in the 11 am worship service and at the 3 pm service
John Preached in the 3 pm service
*A great Homecoming Day! Great Preaching and fellowship with these sweet folks.
May 29th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
It was a Blessing to hear our Pastor preach tonight!
June 2nd - 5th
(Sunday - Wed.)
Smiths Chapel Baptist Church - Pastor JT Baskins
Colt, Arkansas
"There Is A Cause Camp Meeting"
John Preached Wednesday morning
Our Family sang each day
*A great week of worship and fellowship
June 9th - 14th
(Sunday - Fri.)
Immanuel Baptist Church - Pastor Doug Foster
Florence, KY
Revival: Bro. Stacey Penland Preached Mon. - Fri.
John Preached Sunday night
Our Family sang each service
*A wonderful week of Revival! Great services and wonderful fellowship
June 16th
(Sunday)
"Father's Day"
Broad River Baptist Church - Pastor David Anderson
Rutherfordton, NC
Our Family sang
*It was a Blessing to be with Nathanael & Chansley on Fathers Day at their church.
*After lunch we enjoyed a visit with John Carl & Hallie and the Grands.
June 20th - 21st
(Thurs. - Fri.)
Taylorsville Baptist Camp Meeting - Pastor Steve Dagenhart
Taylorsville, NC
*Great 2 days of Camp Meeting and great Preaching
June 22nd
(Sat.)
Saturday Night Singing - Bro. JP Barker's & Ms. Sue's
Sherrills Ford, NC
Our Family sang
*A great night of Worship, delicious food and sweet fellowship.
June 23rd
(Sunday)
Wayside Baptist Church - Pastor Sammy Kiser
Taylorsville, NC
John Preached AM & PM
Our Family sang both services
*A great day in the Lord's house. We thank the Lord for all He did!
June 24th - 25th
(Mon. - Tues.)
Taylorsville Baptist Camp Meeting - Pastor Steve Dagenhart
Taylorsville, NC
Our Family sang Tuesday Morning
* Great Preaching & Fellowship!
June 30th
(Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
John Preached
Our Family sang
Isaac led the music & Jesse played for the congregation
July 7th - 11th
(Sunday - Thurs.)
Welcome Baptist Church - Pastor Jeff Woods
Danville, Virginia
Youth Jubilee
John Preached Sunday morning
Our Family sang through the week
Isaac & Jesse helped with the music
*Nathanael & Chansley worked with the youth choir
*It was a great week. We thank the Lord for all He did and for the precious souls that were saved!
July 13th - 16th
(Sat. - Tues.)
Work Week Camp Zion - Pastor Earl Farley
Myrtle, MS
Our Family sang Sunday morning & Sunday Night
July 17th
(Wed.)
Today we Celebrated Isaac's 28th Birthday. We thank the Lord for Blessing us with Isaac! We are so thankful for all he does for our family and for the Lord.
Also today our 9th Grandbaby was born to John Carl & Hallie. Our 3rd Granddaughter. Ember Faith. We are thankful for this sweet Blessing!
July 21st
(Sunday)
Eastside Baptist Church - Pastor Michael Grant
Henderson, NC
Homecoming
John taught Sunday School
Our Family sang both services
July 22nd - 26th
(Mon. - Fri.)
Eastside Baptist Church - Pastor Michael Grant
Henderson, NC
VBS
Our Family helped with VBS & Crafts
John taught the Adult class & on Friday night everyone
Our Family sang on Friday night
July 28th
(Sunday)
Big Meadows Baptist Church - Pastor Keith Russell
Newland, NC
Homecoming
John Preached
Our Family Sang
July 29th - 31st
(Mon. - Wed.)
Camp Zion - Pastor Earl Farley
Myrtle, MS
John led the congregational singing
John Preached Monday morning
Our Family sang through the week
August 4th
(Sunday)
Sunrise Baptist Church - Pastor Danny Wright
Sawmills, NC
Homecoming
John Preached
Our Family sang for Sunday School & during Preaching
*A great Homecoming Day
August 8th
(Thurs.)
John & Tammy celebrated 37 years of marriage today!
It's been a wonderful Journey. We thank the Lord for all His Blessings!
August 10th
(Sat.)
Today we celebrated John's 41st Anniversary of Preaching the Gospel! What a Blessing!
August 11th
(Sunday - AM)
Landmark Baptist Church - Pastor Jimmy Williams
Lansing, NC
Homecoming
John Preached
Our Family sang
*It was a great Homecoming Day with sweet fellowship!
August 11th
(Sunday - PM)
Scottsville Baptist Church - Pastor Tommy Wurth
Laurel Springs, SC
Bro. Tommy Preached a very timely message
Our Family sang
*We thank the Lord for the message and sweet fellowship
August 12th - 14th
(Mon. - Wed.)
Rock Of Ages Baptist Church - Pastor Doug Bray
Reidville, NC
Our Family sang each service
*What a great week of Great Preaching and sweet fellowship! We thank the Lord for all He did!
August 18th
(Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
Our Family sang Sunday Night
Isaac & Jesse played for the congregation singing
*It was a Blessing to hear our Pastor Preach!
August 19th - 22nd
(Mon. - Thurs.)
The Old Kentucky Camp Meeting - Pastor Arville Duncan
Smithfield, KY
Our Family sang each service
John Preached Thursday morning
*It was a great Camp Meeting with Great Preaching and Fellowship! The Lord provided us with wonderful cool temperatures and that was an extra Blessing!
August 25th - 28th
(Sunday - Wed.)
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church - Pastor Terry Ritchie
Hickory, NC
Revival: Preaching Jack Tripp
Our Family sang each service
*A great Revival week of great Preaching and fellowship!
September 1st
(Sunday)
Emmanuel Baptist Church - Pastor Brian Wilson
Columbus, NC
John Preached
Our Family sang
September 4th
(Wed.)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
Our Pastor Preached
Our Family sang
Isaac & Jesse played for the congregation singing
September 8th
(Sunday)
Faith Baptist Church - Pastor John Kinsey
Emporia, Virginia
John Preached Sunday Morning
Our Family sang Am and in the Afternoon Service
September 9th - 12th
(Mon. - Thurs.)
Smyrna Baptist Church - Pastor Stephen Adams
Surgoinsville, Tenn.
"Hospital Of Hope" Camp Meeting
Our Family sang each service
John Preached on Wednesday night
*We thank the Lord for moving in a wonderful way on Thursday night. We thank Him for saving 2 precious souls and for all He did!!
September 15th
(Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
*It was great to hear our Pastor Preach !
September 16th - 18th
(Mon. - Wed.)
Mt. Carmel Camp Meeting - Pastor Phillip Kuykendall
Moderator: Bro. John Morgan
Flat Rock, NC
Our Family sang Monday night &
Tuesday & Wednesday Morning
*Great Preaching and sweet fellowship
September 21st
(Sat.)
We celebrated Tammy's 60th Birthday today. "A Farm Theme". We enjoyed lunch with all our boys and Hallie and all our grands. Tammy enjoyed playing with the grands! We missed Chansley due to classes.
September 22nd
(Sunday)
Unity Baptist Church - Pastor Steve Sisk
Woodruff, SC
A Blessing to hear our Pastor Preach!
September 25th - 27th
(Wed. - Fri.)
Temple Baptist Church - Pastor Terry Deitz
Kannapolis, NC
Jubilee
Our Family sang each service, A song, the Lord gave Isaac entitled "Warrior".
*It was a Great Meeting, great Preaching and sweet fellowship.
*We thank the Lord for His protection during the Hurricane Helene.
September 26th
(Thurs.)
Today we celebrated Jesse's 23rd birthday. We thank the Lord for giving us Jesse and for all he does for us and for the Lord.
September 27th - October 4th
(Fri. - Fri.)
We were without power for these eight days due to hurricane Helene. We had to cancel with Bro. Carl Southerland in Hornbeak, Tenn.
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