Foster: Be strong and courageous

By Karen L. Willoughby, Managing Editor

Utility Baptist Pastor James Foster has challenged his congregation to be strong and courageous in the coming year.JONESVILLE – James Foster preached from the Old Testament book of Joshua on Jan. 3, after he’d sung to them a Florida Boys gospel hit: Canaan Land is just in sight.

“I believe God has wonderful things in store for us this year,” Foster preached to his congregation of about 110 people at Utility Baptist Church near Jonesville, but he could have been preaching to every Christian in Louisiana. “Be strong and courageous,” the pastor quoted from Joshua 1, in verses 6, 7, 9 and 18.