Pioneer Valley
Baptist Church

Westfield, Massachusetts

Pastor Jerry Cleveland

I hear it over and over, the North East is dead to God and New England is a preacher's grave yard.  Maybe I am blind, dumb and numb, but I don't see it that way.  Men like Brother Cleveland and so many others have shown God's grace is not bound by geographic location.  Sinners still need to be saved.  God called into existence the Pioneer Valley Baptist Church many years ago and it still stands on the Word of God, has soul winning vision and a faithfulness that seems rare these days.

My dear wife was with me as I had the privilege of filling in for Brother Cleveland. What a wonderful time we had with the folks. It was good to see vehicles roll in with eager young people to be taught the Word of God.  I also was able to see again some of the young people and adults that were at camp this past summer.

I remember preaching a long time ago in the old Grange Hall where the church had met.  Then under the tabernacle located on the church grounds and now in this wonderful, beautiful and comfortable building.

We had excellent services and a heart warming time of worship and fellowship.  The entire service was centered on the Word of God which the music not only reflected but also glorified the Lord Jesus Christ.

Not ONE but TWO pianos made the singing uplifting, spirited and honoring to the Lord.

The special music was hand picked by the Holy Spirit.  Without any prearrangements the Lord laid on Sister's Mitchell's heart the perfect song for the message.

The members of the church keep a well lit, clean and happy looking nursery for child care during the services.

A well maintained and clean bus has brought countless young people to hear the Word of God.  Sure gas is expensive and insurance costs high - but how much is a soul worth?  Thank God for vision and workers to who will reach out to lost souls.

You can always tell the heart of a church by the Missionary vision it has.  Many home and foreign missionaries are supported by prayer and finical giving.