It occurred to me to alert anyone who might come across this blog to visit www.boothbaybaptist.blogspot.com which is a "new" blog where I have begun to post the studies that form the foundation of my current preaching series at Boothbay Baptist in Maine. I envisioned this blog as a forum to discuss the Word and learn together so your participation is welcome!
your brother and co-worker,
Steve Nash
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Saturday, January 30, 2010
A new year, and another transition!
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Dear friends, supporters, and prayer partners,
God promises to direct our paths as we trust him and acknowledge his sovereignty in our lives. By now some of you have received a letter from Andy Spohrer, our eastern area representative for WorldVenture, announcing that we will be leaving WorldVenture at the end of April. 17 years ago we sensed God calling us to leave the pastoral ministry and to prepare to serve Him on the mission field of Brazil. Now, the work we came to do is largely in the hands of capable Brazilians and God is “redeploying” us to stateside ministry. I have accepted the call of Boothbay Baptist Church on the coast of Maine to serve as Senior Pastor. Mary Ann and I are returning to the US at the end of February for a brief “home assignment” in which we would like to make ourselves available to visit our supporting churches to give a report on our ministry and explain how the Lord has led us to take these steps.
We have been blessed to be a part of what God has been doing in Sao Paulo, and are both thankful and humbled by your participation in the work through your prayers and support. Graduates of our schools are actively serving the Lord here and around the world and their ministries will bear fruit for eternity. You have been a part of that. We plan to stay in touch with the work here through our contacts at the Baptist Seminary and at the Pan American Christian Academy, and hope you will too as you follow our blog and facebook pages.
It has been a privilege to be your partner in ministry. We have come to know each other, in some cases at a distance and through letters or e-mails. It is our hope that though our relationship will change as we transition to this new ministry in May, that we will be able to stay in touch, and pray for one another as needs arise. Over these next couple of months we want to finish well and visit as many of our churches as are interested in hearing a “final report” from us. If you are able, we still do need your support until the end of April. If you are willing, we would value your ongoing friendship and prayer support.
Your co-workers in Christ,
Steve and Mary Ann
Dear friends, supporters, and prayer partners,
God promises to direct our paths as we trust him and acknowledge his sovereignty in our lives. By now some of you have received a letter from Andy Spohrer, our eastern area representative for WorldVenture, announcing that we will be leaving WorldVenture at the end of April. 17 years ago we sensed God calling us to leave the pastoral ministry and to prepare to serve Him on the mission field of Brazil. Now, the work we came to do is largely in the hands of capable Brazilians and God is “redeploying” us to stateside ministry. I have accepted the call of Boothbay Baptist Church on the coast of Maine to serve as Senior Pastor. Mary Ann and I are returning to the US at the end of February for a brief “home assignment” in which we would like to make ourselves available to visit our supporting churches to give a report on our ministry and explain how the Lord has led us to take these steps.
We have been blessed to be a part of what God has been doing in Sao Paulo, and are both thankful and humbled by your participation in the work through your prayers and support. Graduates of our schools are actively serving the Lord here and around the world and their ministries will bear fruit for eternity. You have been a part of that. We plan to stay in touch with the work here through our contacts at the Baptist Seminary and at the Pan American Christian Academy, and hope you will too as you follow our blog and facebook pages.
It has been a privilege to be your partner in ministry. We have come to know each other, in some cases at a distance and through letters or e-mails. It is our hope that though our relationship will change as we transition to this new ministry in May, that we will be able to stay in touch, and pray for one another as needs arise. Over these next couple of months we want to finish well and visit as many of our churches as are interested in hearing a “final report” from us. If you are able, we still do need your support until the end of April. If you are willing, we would value your ongoing friendship and prayer support.
Your co-workers in Christ,
Steve and Mary Ann
Friday, December 18, 2009
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Dear Friends,
Seven hundred years before the coming of the Messiah the prophet Isaiah announced that life and light was on the way: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned…” (Isaiah 9:2). Jesus entered into this dark world and manifested the glory of God as he lived among us. It is almost unimaginable that the creator of the universe would come in such a humble way. When we consider why he came we should be overwhelmed with thanksgiving and praise for God’s indescribable gift. John expressed it succinctly: “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him” (I John 4:9). One of my favorite quotes reflecting on this event comes from the Jewish believer Alfred Edersheim in the classic work The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah: “Think of it, that on such a slender thread as the feeble throb of an infant life the salvation of the world should hang…...” This Christmas season we are in Brazil and are blessed to have our daughter Sarah visiting us for “winter break.” It appears some exciting changes may be on the horizon in 2010 in our lives and ministries, more to follow in our January update! Thank you for your friendship and support, and for your interest in our family and our ministry. And may God help us to look back with thanksgiving for the gift of His Son, and to look forward expectantly for the promise of His return!
Rejoicing in His birth,
Steve, Mary Ann and Sarah Nash
Seven hundred years before the coming of the Messiah the prophet Isaiah announced that life and light was on the way: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned…” (Isaiah 9:2). Jesus entered into this dark world and manifested the glory of God as he lived among us. It is almost unimaginable that the creator of the universe would come in such a humble way. When we consider why he came we should be overwhelmed with thanksgiving and praise for God’s indescribable gift. John expressed it succinctly: “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him” (I John 4:9). One of my favorite quotes reflecting on this event comes from the Jewish believer Alfred Edersheim in the classic work The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah: “Think of it, that on such a slender thread as the feeble throb of an infant life the salvation of the world should hang…...” This Christmas season we are in Brazil and are blessed to have our daughter Sarah visiting us for “winter break.” It appears some exciting changes may be on the horizon in 2010 in our lives and ministries, more to follow in our January update! Thank you for your friendship and support, and for your interest in our family and our ministry. And may God help us to look back with thanksgiving for the gift of His Son, and to look forward expectantly for the promise of His return!
Rejoicing in His birth,
Steve, Mary Ann and Sarah Nash
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Our Mission
I came across this quote today in "The Drama of Scripture" by Bartholomew and Goheen:
"Following the apostles, the church is sent–
Sent with the gospel of the kingdom
to make disciples of all nations,
to feed the hungry,
to proclaim the assurance that in the name of Christ
there is forgiveness of sin and new life
for all who repent an believe–
To tell the news that our world belongs to God.
In a world estranged from God,
where millions face confusing choices,
this mission is central to our being,
for we announce the one name that saves."
"Following the apostles, the church is sent–
Sent with the gospel of the kingdom
to make disciples of all nations,
to feed the hungry,
to proclaim the assurance that in the name of Christ
there is forgiveness of sin and new life
for all who repent an believe–
To tell the news that our world belongs to God.
In a world estranged from God,
where millions face confusing choices,
this mission is central to our being,
for we announce the one name that saves."
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
H1N1 delays classes
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Worries about the Swine Flu pandemic caused Brazilian health authorities to recommend that schools delay their opening after the vacation month of July. It seems the concern was that students who traveled during the break may have been exposed to the H1N1 virus., and could subsequently pass it on to their classmates. Classes were delayed two weeks at the Pan American Christian Academy, and we delayed one week before opening at the Baptist Seminary in São Paulo. The church we attend has called for 30 days of prayer for our city because of the threat of the flu. A couple of large churches in the south of the country actually had to suspend their services because of outbreaks of the disease. Join with us in praying that the spread of the virus would be stopped and that the Gospel would continue to go forth effectively.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Sarah is here for the next five weeks!
This morning we drove to the international airport just outside of our city to pick up Sarah. Its great to have the family together for the next five weeks. She'll be doing an internship at our publishing house and we'll be enjoying having her here with us. July is my semester break from teaching responsibilities so we'll have time for some family activities while she is here. We appreciate your prayers that the visit go well and that the internship be a profitable experience.
Steve
Steve
Friday, June 26, 2009
June Prayer Letter now online!
Our June prayer letter is now online, sorry for the delay! You can click on the "further information" link to the right, and then click on "prayer letters" or cut and paste the address below into your browser...
http://www.worldventure.com/Missionaries/Missionary-Directory/Missionary/Nash_Steven_Mary_Ann/Links/Downloads/Nash_Steven_PL_06_09.pdf
http://www.worldventure.com/Missionaries/Missionary-Directory/Missionary/Nash_Steven_Mary_Ann/Links/Downloads/Nash_Steven_PL_06_09.pdf
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