Yield,

Trust,

Obey

“As an eagle stirreth up her nest. . . .” Deut. 32:11

G Pospel reacherWelsh Edition-Volume I

Jan, Feb, Mar 2010

by Dr. Edwin G. MooreEuropean Director for the GPA

I know thy works: behold, I have

set before thee an open door, and no

man can shut it: for thou hast a little

strength, and hast kept my word, and

hast not denied my name.

Revelation 3:8

he trend today in

Christianity is to appeal

to the masses. If we are

not careful, we become so number

conscious that we lose God con-

sciousness. Here the Philadelphian

Church has little strength. The

question arises as to what one might

do with little strength. One might give

up! It would be easy to quit! This

church uses what strength it has for

the work of God and His glory. They

had kept His Word and not denied His

Name, and the great and mighty God

had set an open door before them.

Their actions are commendable, and

their outlook challenging.

In mid-Wales, a small chapel is

nestled in a picturesque, pastoral

valley in the small village of

Cregrina. The chapel is now a free

mission; it was once a Methodist

T

Chapel. Many years ago, two

brothers took responsibility of the

Chapel, and today it remains a place

where the Gospel is proclaimed with

clarity. The building is no larger than

a house. If you were travelling by this

place, you would completely pass it if

you were not looking for it, and you

have to be going there to get to it,

because it is not on the way to

anywhere.

What is so special about this

chapel? Charles Evans, one of the two

brothers mentioned above, remains

secretary of the Chapel until this day.

He will soon be 103 years old, and his

wife, Olwen, continues to play the

organ for most of the services. I be-

lieve the qualities of the Philadel-

phian church are prevalent in this

small, Welsh chapel. They have little

strength as far as the world is con-

cerned; however, they have kept His

Word and have not denied the Name

of our Lord Jesus Christ. There is an

open door before them. No, most of

the world will never know they exist.

Their name will never be famous, but

we can be assured that God knows

their work.

I have preached there many

times, and every time the Spirit of

God is real. The singing of fifteen to

twenty people sounds like a hundred

voice choir. Every song touches your

heart. I thank God for this place

where their strength may be little, but

their faith is great.

Revelation 3:10

e calculate rewards

by the significance

of a work. Evi-

dently, our Lord calculates by

strength that is possessed. Cregrina is

a very small village with a very small

Chapel, but it is strong of heart, strong

in the Word, and strong in commit-

ment. It is, indeed, one of my favour-

ite places on earth to preach for the

Gospel is readily accepted, the people

are kind, and the scenery is lovely.

Because thou hast kept the word

of my patience, I also will keep thee

from the hour of temptation, which

shall come upon all the world, to try

them that dwell upon the earth.

W

L S G Jittle trength— reat ob

The

Cregrina Free Mission, Cregrina, Wales

continued on back page

L S G Jittle trength— reat obcontinued from front page

The Gospel Preacher Association

Bible ConventionBible Convention27 March—1 April, 2010

Bethany Baptist ChurchYnyshir Road, YnyshirRhondda Cynon Taf

Saturday, 27 March, 7 PMSunday, 28 March, 6 PM

Monday—Thursday, 10 AM & 7 PM

For further information please contact host pastor,

Pastor Paul Jones, 01443-688158

Co-operating Pastors: Rev. Chris Bluto, Rev. David Bennett

In a day when our loads are heavy and we are looking for help, we have

found an article by (1832-1911):

“Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin:

but yield yourselves unto God. . . .” —Romans 6:13

o yield anything means simply to give that thing to the care and

keeping of another. To yield ourselves to the Lord, therefore, is to

give ourselves to Him, giving Him the entire possession and

control of our whole being. It means to abandon ourselves, to take hands off of

ourselves. The word consecration is often used to express this yielding, but

I hardly think it is a good substitute. With many people, to consecrate them-

selves seems to convey the idea of doing something very self-sacrificing, and

very good and grand. It therefore admits of a subtle form of self-glorification.

But “yielding” conveys a far more humbling idea; it implies helplessness and

weakness, and the glorification of another rather than of ourselves.

Yielding is not the idea of sacrifice, in the sense we usually give to that

word, namely, as of a great cross taken up; but it is the sense of surrender, of

abandonment, of giving up the control and keeping and use of ourselves unto the

Lord. To yield to God means to belong to God, and to belong to God means to

have all His infinite power and infinite love engaged on our side. Therefore,

when I invite you to yield yourselves to Him, I am inviting you to avail your-

selves of an inexpressible and most amazing privilege!

Hannah Whitall Smith

T

. . . For Women of Distinction . . .

If you have a friend or relative who would enjoy receivingplease fill in the information below and mail to:

Chris Bluto, 19 Heol Haulfryn, Tynybryn, Tonyrefail, RCT, CF39 8DGThe Gospel Preacher,

Name

Address

Town

County Post Code

The Gospel Preacheris a publication of

a ministry of

Galilean Baptist Church

Lawrenceville, GA, USA

The Gospel Preacher Association

Editor

Assistant Editor

Layout & Graphic Design

Dr. Edwin G. Moore

Rev. Christopher Bluto

Jessica McPherson

Volume I — 2010

G Mospel issionG Mospel issionwith Evangelist Dennis Petty

22–25 April, 2010Horeb Baptist ChapelHoreb Baptist Chapel

NantymoelDIRECTIONS: From the M4 exit 36,

continue North on A4061 through Ogmore Vale,straight on into Nantymoel, at the Clock Tower Roundabout

(note: you will see the rear of Horeb Chapelfrom the roundabout)

go to the left, then take the first right,parking to the rear of Horeb Chapel

For further information please contact,chris_bluto@yahoo.co.uk

Pastor Chris Bluto, 01443-675424.

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Most of all, the presence of the Lord is

there when we meet.

My heart is thrilled at the work of

God in the village of Cregrina. My hat

is off to the faithfulness of Charles

and Olwen Evans which is a shining

example of commitment and content-

ment in the work of the Lord. (It

should not be forgotten that they have

precious souls who help much in the

work.) I praise the Lord for this place.

It may be small in the eyes of the

world, but somehow I believe it to be

a giant in the kingdom.

With what strength we have, let

us go through the doors our precious

Lord opens.

Yield,

Trust,

Obey

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At the end of the Ogmore

Valley in south Wales,

stands the small hamlet

of Nantymoel, a remnant of the for-

gotten coal industry. It was a place of

revival during the past century with

thirteen chapels occupying a place of

prominence in godly worship and

valley life. Revival preachers

proclaimed God’s Word from chapel

pulpits to eager brothers and sisters in

Christ, and the lost came to see what

great things the Lord had done.

The standards were set for

generations to come, a Christian

example for young and old, but, alas,

in vain. Chapel by chapel fell to the

pressure of the times. One by one the

chapel doors closed. Chapel build-

ings have been demolished to be

rebuilt as homes, apartment com-

plexes, and even a furniture store.

Some continue to sit dormant and

decaying, awaiting their sad fate.

These once thriving places of praise

and worship have become a sad

testimony of the complacent people

of God.

Here in Nantymoel only one

chapel still remains. Only one chapel

continues to open its doors inviting

people to gather in God’s name. One

chapel continues to proclaim His

Word, reaching out into the commu-

nity to invite a lost and dying world to

come to Christ. This chapel is the one

final beacon of light standing upon

the hill to make a last stand for Christ

in Nanytmoel!

Horeb Baptist Chapel has stood

for over 130 years proclaiming the

Gospel of Jesus Christ, being obedi-

ent to the command of our Lord and

Saviour. It remains a steadfast

witness for Christ in this village.

Our challenge at Horeb, as the old

song says, is to “bring them in from

the fields of sin.” How do we bring

them in? Many people in our village

have never been in a chapel or church

of any kind.As many as three and four

generations have not been churched.

They have never heard about the free

gift of Christ offered in Romans 6:23:

What a sad

legacy this is for these bygone

chapels which once so faithfully

served the Lord.

Positive steps to reach the lost

require consistent, faithful service of

Christians. Conducting assemblies

and other services to local schools

allows us to introduce the Word of

G o d a n d J e s u s

C h r i s t t o t h e

chi ldren in our

community.

Romans

10:17. The Lord has

opened the doors to

the local schools.

We have taken the

Word of God to the

For the wages of sin is death; but the

gift of God is eternal life through

Jesus Christ our Lord.

So then

faith cometh by

h e a r i n g , a n d

hearing by the word

of God,

children of Nantymoel Primary

School. This gives us the opportunity

to invite local children to Sunday

school and other outreach events at

Horeb Chapel.

Conducting Holiday Bible Clubs

during school term breaks has

brought new children and parents into

the chapel. Of course, our goal is to

see these come to accept Christ as

their Saviour.

Continuing outreaches, such as

film nights and game nights, brings

new children and adults into the

chapel.

Continuing in fellowship, we

recently held a Sankey night. We sang

songs from Ira Sankey’s hymnal and

heard about the writers of the songs

and the history behind them. This was

a wonderful evening of singing and

fellowship. It proved so successful,

with almost fifty people attending,

that we are planning to make it an

annual event.

Continuing to stand for the Lord,

we are exhorted by 1 Corinthians

15:58:

Continue to pray

for us at Horeb

B a p t i s t C h a p e l ,

Nantymoel, as we

stand, serving the

Lord with all our

heart, all our soul, all

our mind, and all our

strength.

Therefore, my beloved

brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable,

always abounding in the work of the

Lord, forasmuch as

ye know that your

labour is not in vain

in the Lord.

And all things, whatsoever ye

shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall

receive.

Where

there is no vision, the people perish

Matthew 21:22

t the unexpected, and

unannounced depar-

ture of Pastor Shane

Jackson, the future of Horeb Baptist

Church in Nantymoel seemed very

uncertain. During the past twelve

months, eleven members had left,

some to churches out of the valley so

weakening the witness within the

valley. Questions arose in the minds

of the remaining members, was

Horeb, like the other twelve churches

in Nantymoel, to close and so leave

the village without any place of

worship? God’s Word says,

. It

is equally true that without a pastor

the local church loses its vision.

Horeb now found itself in that

position. Prayer meetings and Bible

studies were down to three members.

Was 130 years of faithful Christian

witness to end?

One night in prayer meeting, we

were moved of the Holy Spirit to wait

on the Lord and seek His answer. In

the meantime, the pulpit was being

filled by faithful brothers from other

churches. Among these was Pastor

Chris Bluto. On one of these visits,

Chris spoke with Alwyn Evans

(Pulpit Secretary) and shared that the

Lord had moved him to offer to be

Pastor at Horeb. Alwyn, in turn,

informed the church members, and

called a meeting for Pastor Chris to

address the church. At that meeting,

after much prayer, there was full

agreement of doctrine, and the use,

A

only, of the King James Bible. The

prayers of faith were answered.

Horeb was no longer without a pastor.

An induction service was

scheduled for the incoming pastor.

This was an excellent opportunity to

invite the village, so they might know

that God had not left Nantymoel

without a place where He might meet

with them. He had sent a man of His

choosing to minister, not only to those

in Horeb, but to the people of the

village.

Invitations were distributed to

every house. God blessed with a good

number in attendance. The minister

who conducted the service was Dr. Ed

Moore, the European Director of the

GPA. Mr. Alwyn Evans gave the

history of the call. Dr. Moore chal-

lenged the pastor to preach and teach

the Gospel and the church to support

the pastor in love, faithfulness, and

prayer. It seemed the tide turned

immediately. In the first month, two

students in the Sunday School

accepted the Lord Jesus as their

Saviour and were baptised.

The work under the Pastor’s

leadership began. Tracts and invita-

tions were delivered to every house,

not only in Nantymoel, but in

Ogmore, Lewistown, and Blackmill.

Midweek meetings were held as well

as special nights for Christian films

and Sankey nights. Works outside of

the church were instituted as Pastor

Bluto took on assemblies in schools

in Nantymoel and Ogmore.

During the summer holidays, we

held a Holiday Bible Club. Many

children came into a chapel for the

first time resulting in some new

children coming to Sunday school.As

a result, one young boy brought his

mother along to chapel. They have

both accepted the Lord Jesus as their

Saviour and been baptised, along

with three others. Another young boy

has confessed Jesus as his Saviour

and Lord. He is awaiting baptism.

Pastor is also entrusting others to

be involved in the work, delegating

the work of the Sunday school. Each

child in Sunday school has accepted

the Lord.

The ladies’ meetings have been

restored, being held in the evening, so

that women who work can come. The

men’s prayer breakfast has begun

again. Children’s ministries are also

in the planning stage.

As the chapel gives thanks to God

for the pastor, so we give thanks also

for the pastor’s wife, Megan.

Working very much behind the

scenes, she has already endeared

herself to every member. She, like the

pastor, is easily approachable.

Almost like a miracle, for the first

time, members are moved in the

meetings to give testimonies of how

God has blessed them in their daily

walk.

We would ask you to remember

us in your prayers that God would

grant a time of reaping the seed of the

Word that’s being sown.

from Burden to BlessingHoreb Baptist Chapel, Nantymoel

by Rev. Chris BlutoPastor of Horeb Baptist Chapel

by Mr. Bill HughesFormer Pastor of Horeb

Rev. Christopher BlutoPastor of Horeb Baptist Chapel

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Yield,

Trust,

Obey

“As an eagle stirreth up her nest. . . .” Deut. 32:11

G Pospel reacherWelsh Edition-Volume I

Jan, Feb, Mar 2010

by Dr. Edwin G. MooreEuropean Director for the GPA

I know thy works: behold, I have

set before thee an open door, and no

man can shut it: for thou hast a little

strength, and hast kept my word, and

hast not denied my name.

Revelation 3:8

he trend today in

Christianity is to appeal

to the masses. If we are

not careful, we become so number

conscious that we lose God con-

sciousness. Here the Philadelphian

Church has little strength. The

question arises as to what one might

do with little strength. One might give

up! It would be easy to quit! This

church uses what strength it has for

the work of God and His glory. They

had kept His Word and not denied His

Name, and the great and mighty God

had set an open door before them.

Their actions are commendable, and

their outlook challenging.

In mid-Wales, a small chapel is

nestled in a picturesque, pastoral

valley in the small village of

Cregrina. The chapel is now a free

mission; it was once a Methodist

T

Chapel. Many years ago, two

brothers took responsibility of the

Chapel, and today it remains a place

where the Gospel is proclaimed with

clarity. The building is no larger than

a house. If you were travelling by this

place, you would completely pass it if

you were not looking for it, and you

have to be going there to get to it,

because it is not on the way to

anywhere.

What is so special about this

chapel? Charles Evans, one of the two

brothers mentioned above, remains

secretary of the Chapel until this day.

He will soon be 103 years old, and his

wife, Olwen, continues to play the

organ for most of the services. I be-

lieve the qualities of the Philadel-

phian church are prevalent in this

small, Welsh chapel. They have little

strength as far as the world is con-

cerned; however, they have kept His

Word and have not denied the Name

of our Lord Jesus Christ. There is an

open door before them. No, most of

the world will never know they exist.

Their name will never be famous, but

we can be assured that God knows

their work.

I have preached there many

times, and every time the Spirit of

God is real. The singing of fifteen to

twenty people sounds like a hundred

voice choir. Every song touches your

heart. I thank God for this place

where their strength may be little, but

their faith is great.

Revelation 3:10

e calculate rewards

by the significance

of a work. Evi-

dently, our Lord calculates by

strength that is possessed. Cregrina is

a very small village with a very small

Chapel, but it is strong of heart, strong

in the Word, and strong in commit-

ment. It is, indeed, one of my favour-

ite places on earth to preach for the

Gospel is readily accepted, the people

are kind, and the scenery is lovely.

Because thou hast kept the word

of my patience, I also will keep thee

from the hour of temptation, which

shall come upon all the world, to try

them that dwell upon the earth.

W

L S G Jittle trength— reat ob

The

Cregrina Free Mission, Cregrina, Wales

continued on back page

L S G Jittle trength— reat obcontinued from front page

The Gospel Preacher Association

Bible ConventionBible Convention27 March—1 April, 2010

Bethany Baptist ChurchYnyshir Road, YnyshirRhondda Cynon Taf

Saturday, 27 March, 7 PMSunday, 28 March, 6 PM

Monday—Thursday, 10 AM & 7 PM

For further information please contact host pastor,

Pastor Paul Jones, 01443-688158

Co-operating Pastors: Rev. Chris Bluto, Rev. David Bennett

In a day when our loads are heavy and we are looking for help, we have

found an article by (1832-1911):

“Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin:

but yield yourselves unto God. . . .” —Romans 6:13

o yield anything means simply to give that thing to the care and

keeping of another. To yield ourselves to the Lord, therefore, is to

give ourselves to Him, giving Him the entire possession and

control of our whole being. It means to abandon ourselves, to take hands off of

ourselves. The word consecration is often used to express this yielding, but

I hardly think it is a good substitute. With many people, to consecrate them-

selves seems to convey the idea of doing something very self-sacrificing, and

very good and grand. It therefore admits of a subtle form of self-glorification.

But “yielding” conveys a far more humbling idea; it implies helplessness and

weakness, and the glorification of another rather than of ourselves.

Yielding is not the idea of sacrifice, in the sense we usually give to that

word, namely, as of a great cross taken up; but it is the sense of surrender, of

abandonment, of giving up the control and keeping and use of ourselves unto the

Lord. To yield to God means to belong to God, and to belong to God means to

have all His infinite power and infinite love engaged on our side. Therefore,

when I invite you to yield yourselves to Him, I am inviting you to avail your-

selves of an inexpressible and most amazing privilege!

Hannah Whitall Smith

T

. . . For Women of Distinction . . .

If you have a friend or relative who would enjoy receivingplease fill in the information below and mail to:

Chris Bluto, 19 Heol Haulfryn, Tynybryn, Tonyrefail, RCT, CF39 8DGThe Gospel Preacher,

Name

Address

Town

County Post Code

The Gospel Preacheris a publication of

a ministry of

Galilean Baptist Church

Lawrenceville, GA, USA

The Gospel Preacher Association

Editor

Assistant Editor

Layout & Graphic Design

Dr. Edwin G. Moore

Rev. Christopher Bluto

Jessica McPherson

Volume I — 2010

G Mospel issionG Mospel issionwith Evangelist Dennis Petty

22–25 April, 2010Horeb Baptist ChapelHoreb Baptist Chapel

NantymoelDIRECTIONS: From the M4 exit 36,

continue North on A4061 through Ogmore Vale,straight on into Nantymoel, at the Clock Tower Roundabout

(note: you will see the rear of Horeb Chapelfrom the roundabout)

go to the left, then take the first right,parking to the rear of Horeb Chapel

For further information please contact,chris_bluto@yahoo.co.uk

Pastor Chris Bluto, 01443-675424.

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W

Most of all, the presence of the Lord is

there when we meet.

My heart is thrilled at the work of

God in the village of Cregrina. My hat

is off to the faithfulness of Charles

and Olwen Evans which is a shining

example of commitment and content-

ment in the work of the Lord. (It

should not be forgotten that they have

precious souls who help much in the

work.) I praise the Lord for this place.

It may be small in the eyes of the

world, but somehow I believe it to be

a giant in the kingdom.

With what strength we have, let

us go through the doors our precious

Lord opens.

Yield,

Trust,

Obey