Tri-State Baptist Church

Thompson,  CT

Pastor Ron Berard

A growing church is established in Thompson Connecticut!!  Through the vision and burden for souls, Brother Ron Berard and his family came to this largely forgotten Northeast corner of the state.  Touching Massachusetts and Rhode Island this work was born in April 2005.

Fifth Year Anniversary and Land Dedication

It was a VERY special time in the life of this still young church.  After five years of faithful ministry, the church not only celebrated its anniversary but also dedicated  its recently purchased forty acre piece of property.  A special day was set aside for this event.  Proceeding this day I preach several days of Revival Meetings.  It was the first such extended meeting in the history of the church.  The spirit of the Lord was so very evident in so many ways.  Great crowds filled the building each night.  From the first hymn to the last Amen there was a consciousness of the Lord presents.  The Lord showed His grace and mercy in reaching a lost soul for salvation.  Many many other heart felt decisions were made at the altar.  Tears of repentance mixed with tears of joy as the Lord melted away years of defeat and failure and renewed vision and passion for the Lord.

On Sunday the excitement grew as the anticipation of the events of the day was on everyone's heart and mind. Pastor Berard asked Pastor Tom Crichton to preach the morning message on this event filled day.

Brother Crichton preached here five years ago for the first service and it was fitting and proper for him to do so again on this special day.

Brother Berard was trained under Brother Crichton and learned wisdom and understanding concerning the ministry.

Music is so much part of the joy of Christian Living. The music was heart warming and honored the Lord both in style and content.

Following the morning service the church family and friends met outside under a tent for a great meal and time of fellowship.

The meal was abundant and delicious.

After the meal Pastor Berard unveiled the plans for a church building to be erected on the soon to be dedicated land.  I could sense the faith and vision of the folks as the architectural drawing was unveiled.  There was no doubt it would take faith, vision and sacrifice to accomplish this task.  It seemed like they all were looking forward to having a part in this program, making the sacrifice and living by faith to see it come to realization.  Pastor Breard explained that the building was not the goal, but a tool to reach the lost souls of the area and to send missionaries around the world.

To God be the Glory was the prayer of dedication of the land.

Bibles, Christian materials and good Godly Gospel music is available to those who wish to strengthen their walk with the Lord

I expect to see the Hand of God's blessing to keep falling on this work and ministry.  In days of church closings and dwindling attendance, it is refreshing to see what can done if someone would just preach the Bible, win souls and live a Godly life.

OK, I just HAD to include this picture  -- Can you guess why?  Maybe a future Preacher or Evangelist?
But for sure My Buddy!