August 2026

We had first VBS, yes; what about second VBS? We rejoice that, though we had a rough start with no kids on the first day, we were able to share 5 days worth of lessons on Psalm 23 to 8 kids on the second day and 5 on the third. Through this, we also got to reconnect with one of the moms and her kids who started coming to church after last year’s VBS. Pray with us that both BS and LC, plus their children, will return to Sunday services and children’s church as a result of this year’s VBS.

We rejoice in the help God provided from the church in Kemmerer,... (Read more)

June 2026

We rejoice in “surviving” our first week of VBS for the summer and for the sixteen children who came and heard the Gospel. Last week, we had a five-day VBS in Kemmerer centered on Psalm 23 and the Lord as our Shepherd. By the end of the week, all the children in attendance knew that the Lord needs to be their own personal Shepherd. It was a blessing to see so many of the church body in Kemmerer involved in decorating the week before and in VBS itself. As we look forward to the next two VBS’s - three days in Cokeville, and one day in Manila, UT - we ask you to continue praying... (Read more)

May 2026

Thank you for your continued support through your prayers on our behalf. Over the last month, we have actually gotten more moisture and possibly more snow than we got all winter. We are thankful for the moisture, but ask you to pray that God would give us more through a wet spring and periodic rain throughout the summer, both to provide necessary food for the many wild and ranch animals, but also to prevent large-scale wildfires this summer. We are also thankful for the safety James has had in driving, as one of the last Tuesdays, he drove through some whiteout conditions to... (Read more)

April 2026

We rejoice to report that through God’s goodness to us and your prayers for us, our Easter services in Kemmerer and Cokeville went well. In Kemmerer, the Hartmans were sick and a few others who had previously participated were unable to help, but God gave Elizabeth the strength to play all the music and James the strength to lead the singing and then preach. We rejoice in this, for the strength was not our own! We had several visitors at the service in Kemmerer, even filling up both front rows, and we give glory to God that so many people heard the... (Read more)

March 2026

February was a very full month with regular ministry, doctors’ appointments, and the men’s retreat up at Red Cliff Bible camp.

Just last week, the nuclear plant that is being built in Kemmerer was given full regulatory permission to proceed. This is good for the growth of our communities; but it also brings both opportunities for the gospel and logistical challenges for the church building in Kemmerer. We continue to seek God’s direction on how to expand the church, a suitable building to buy and renovate, or land to purchase and build on. Our current... (Read more)

February 2026

Since our December update and all the ministry during Christmas, we have been getting back into the swing of regular ministry. We had two good Christmas services with visitors at both. In Kemmerer, we had a record high number of volunteers participating in Scripture readings and special music. In Cokeville, we were pleasantly surprised to have three generations of a local LDS family come join us for our Christmas service. The matriarch and patriarch of this family brought some of their grandchildren to the last day of VBS this past summer, and stayed during the whole time,... (Read more)

December 2025

Thank you for praying for our annual Pie & Praise outreach. We had most of our regular Tuesday night attenders, plus some others who do not usually come to Bible study or church.

In preparation for our Christmas Song & Scripture Service, we have begun a short sermon series looking at some of the promises of the Messiah, but with the perspective of the long wait until they were fulfilled. This idea comes from Galatians 4:4-5 - that at the right time, when it was full - God sent Jesus. This will be the theme for this year's Christmas service and next... (Read more)

November 2025

September ended with the annual conference for our mission board, Northwest Baptist Missions, in Grantsville, Utah. James and Pastor Hartman went together, since Mrs. Hartman was away traveling and Elizabeth had not been feeling well for the last couple of months. James was very busy with music and A/V during the conference, and was glad to have help from Pastor Hartman and Phil Kliewer on the AV and many others with the music.

At the conference, it was announced that the mission will be starting a year of transition with the leadership. Our current director, Ron... (Read more)

September 2025

We are excited to share that we have continued to see fruit from VBS in Cokeville this year! Not only have LC and her children continued to attend Sunday services every other week, but she has also invited her friend BC, who has been attending with her children on the same weeks. Again, we are grateful for the Hartmans coming when they can and helping us by teaching the children. This leads us to several requests that we ask you to pray about with us. First, for a couple or family that will live in Cokeville and take on ministering to children every week. Second, for the... (Read more)

August 2025

The last two months were exceedingly busy with VBS in both Kemmerer and Cokeville!

Most of June was consumed with preparing for VBS in Kemmerer. Besides helping set things up at the church, Elizabeth designed a set of vintage alphabet cards to go with the 'Old West' theme, and James built a small train layout to go with the theme and to be part of the activities that went along with the lesson. Both kids and adults enjoyed seeing the trains and searching for hidden objects each day! The actual week of VBS we had an average of 20-25 kids each day. They listened well... (Read more)