News from the Northeast

"From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised." - Ps. 113:3

As is the case for many, it has been a busy start to 2026 for our family and Northeast Vision. We praise the Lord for all He is doing. My family and I just got back from a wonderful day of services with the people of Glasgow Baptist Church. It was a great privilege to preach and present the Northeast Vision ministry while witnessing God's hand at work in the ministry there!

A Legacy of Faithfulness

REMEMBERING MRS. "MA" SIEBOLD

BERLIN, NJ—As many are already aware, the passing of Mrs. "Ma" Siebold into glory came suddenly and has been a deep loss across the Northeast. We are sincerely grateful for the immense support shown to "Rev" Siebold and the family during this time. It was both humbling and encouraging to see so many pastors and friends who were able to attend the service, along with many others who joined via livestream. Please continue to remember Rev in your prayers during this season.

While the loss has been deeply felt, we are grateful for the Lord's continued work throughout the Northeast. The past several months have been filled with encouraging opportunities to visit churches, strengthen relationships with pastors, and see the Lord at work in ministries across the region.

Four Years and Growing

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES MILESTONE IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Four years ago, Pastor Burton Gates and Liberty Baptist Church planted Bible Baptist Church in the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia by the grace of God! This past February, on the church's fourth anniversary, Andrew Heier was installed as the new pastor. It was a wonderful privilege to preach and be a part of that service. Andrew is a great friend of mine and was instrumental in bringing me to Christ. It has been encouraging to see the fruit the Lord has already produced through the ministry of Bible Baptist Church, and we are excited to see what the Lord has ahead as Pastor Andrew continues to lead. This is exciting work in the Northeast for the furtherance of the gospel! Please be in prayer for Bible Baptist Church, the Heier family, and those laboring alongside them.

A Church Taking Root

WAY OF THE CROSS BAPTIST CHURCH CONTINUES TO GROW

QUEENS, NY—In June of 2025, the Lord used Pastor Alan Bradley and his family to plant Way of the Cross Baptist Church in the Fresh Meadows neighborhood of Queens, New York. It has been a great encouragement to watch the Lord continue to build His church there. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of developing a close friendship with Pastor Alan. His love for the local church and his passion for discipleship are clearly evident in the lives of the new converts and members the Lord is bringing together. On Valentine's Day, the church hosted a banquet that was truly top-notch. The decor, games, and food all came together to create a beautiful atmosphere and a memorable evening of fellowship with their sweet church members. My wife and I were grateful for the opportunity to join them and to speak during the banquet. Please pray for Way of the Cross Baptist Church and the Bradley family as they continue to reach the people of Queens with the gospel of Christ.

A Great Need

In the midst of all this, we have also been privileged to help with pulpit support for several churches that are currently without pastors. It is a tremendous blessing to be with these dear saints and prayerfully encourage them through the Word of God. However, it continues to highlight the great need in the Northeast: laborers! Please continue to pray for churches in the Northeast that are without pastors. The harvest is still plentiful, and the need for laborers is still great!

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” - Mt. 9:37-38

With love in Christ,‍

—Mikey Mauro