My family and I just wanted to thank you for all you have done to make our transition to this new ministry smooth. Any time a family uproots their lives it is traumatic and stressful, but you have showered us with love and support. Thank you to those who help us to transport all of our belongings to Lepanto. Thank you for all of those who put in a great deal of time on the house to make sure it was ready for us to move in. Thank you for those who brought food to the house and even paid for some meals. If the help that you gave us is any indication of the dedication of the church, we will have no problem reaching into the community for Christ!

God has given me a passion for this church and we are really enjoying the town and getting to know the people of Lepanto. God is also giving me a vision for the future of the church. Each day he is moving me to a deeper understanding of the purpose for which he brought me to Lepanto. In the next few months we will begin to see that vision unfold, and I believe He will give you the same vision for the future so that we can work together to accomplish His will for FBC Lepanto. 

I need two things from every church member as I start my ministry here. First, let us all be committed to accomplishing the work of Christ in and through the church. We must work together to learn how to better win souls for Christ and disciple them to a place of ministry and service in  the kingdom of God. Second, I need each of you to pray like you have never prayed before. Ask God to show us how to improve our church. Ask God to show us His very heart for the will of the church. Ask God to help you to grow into your role in the church. And ask God to help you to be conformed to the image of Christ. God has promised that He hears our prayers, and He has never broken a promise. Let us join our hearts and hands through commitment and prayer!  

Pastor Anthony P. Langley