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In June of 1973 I was told for the first time in my life that I could know for sure I was on my way to heaven , and I didn't have to work for it. I prayed right there in my living room with my father and asked Jesus Christ to save me and be Lord of my life.

In the summer of 1976, at a mission conference that our church was having in Loveland, Colorado, I surrendered to serve the Lord full time. I wasn't sure where, when and how He would have me serve, but I was willing to follow His leading. After I graduated High School, God's call didn't seem so real anymore, so I spent the next few years trying to do my own thing and went into the Army. It was while serving in the military that God showed me that He really is everywhere, and He kept working on my heart to do His will and not mine. After my term was served, I worked in Madison Baptist Church for a short while. I then moved to Appleton, Wisconsin where I served in the Appleton Baptist Temple for 11 years as Music Director, Youth Director and eventually Assistant Pastor. I was the pastor of Harvest Time Baptist in Grand Island, Nebraska for about 3 years and have been the pastor of Madison Baptist Church since June of 1999. God continues to show me His grace by blessing the ministry here in Madison. It is truly a privilege to be used in the work of the Lord!

- FRED WEISS


At the age of five I asked the Lord to forgive my sin and come into my heart. As I grew into my teens, serious doubts about my salvation began to rise and continued to trouble me for many years. I realized salvation was all about what God had done for me. I had not earned it and I certainly could not keep it. However, one can not serve two masters and that was exactly what I was trying to do. My sin and worldly lifestyle kept me defeated until I wholly rededicated my heart and life to the Lord. As I began to live my life for the Lord, the doubts completely disappeared and the victories were won in my heart. I am humbled to serve the Lord in the ministry here at Madison Baptist Church. It is a privilege and honor to be a helpmeet to my husband and fulfill the purpose God has for me.
(I Corinthians 1:27-31)

- MARY WEISS