Providence Downtown – Roots by the River

Greetings friends,

Spring has come and gone, and now we head into the summer season. We praise the Lord for some wonderful events and ministry expansion for the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. God is good.

Here are some of the highlights from the past two months:

• April 2: Prayed at the IFRM Walk in the Cold event (319 people registered)
• April 6: EIPC luncheon (20 ministers) – special guest, John B.
• April 7: Steering Committee Mtg.; evening youth workers meeting
• April 12: Pastors prayer meeting (7 pastors)
• April 14: IFRM staff breakfast – Pastor Kenny (16 staff)
• April 15: Preached in Good Friday service
• April 20: Began Bible Public Reading Project at Courthouse
• April 29: EIPC Dinner Fellowship (30 people)
• May 4: EIPC luncheon at IFRM (13 ministers)
• May 5: National Day of Prayer: prayed in the gatherings at New Destiny Ministries Hub, Courthouse, and Fuente; finished the entire reading of the Bible at the Courthouse
• May 10: Pastors prayer meeting (5 pastors)
• May 23: Officiated in a funeral and graveside

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Providence Downtown Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Pray for the men enrolled in the Navigate Discipleship Program at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. We have three men in the program – Ruben, Josh, and Jay.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church which specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Bring Bible messages and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

Time has flown! God is good! Jesus is faithful in our midst!

Here are some of the highlights from the past three months:

• January 13: One of our IFRM staff took a leave of absence because he was diagnosed with esophagus cancer.
• January 20: Attended a pastors prayer meeting in Pocatello (8 pastors)
• January 21: Salt Lake School of Theology Church History Colloquium with Dr. Stephen Presley
• February 2: EIPC luncheon at IFRM (11 pastors)
• February 10: Shared a Bible devotional after an IFRM staff breakfast
• February 16: Officiated for a funeral in American Falls
• March 2: EIPC luncheon at Champs Heart (16 ministers)
• March 5: Taught a Bible lesson on Solomon at the Men’s Engage Retreat at Old Faithful Christian Ranch
• March 13: Four-year anniversary service for Providence Downtown Church
• March 26: Providence river baptism service
• March 27: Season by Grace Fellowship – ordination of Pastor Jamie Mayer

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Providence Downtown Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my ministry in eastern Idaho.
• Pray for the men enrolled in the Navigate Discipleship Program at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. We have three men in the program.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church which specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Bring Bible messages and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

I thank you so much for your continued prayers for the ministry at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. As we enter the new season of Christ’s Advent, there is so much that fills our hearts with gratitude.

Here are some of the highlights from November:

• November 3: Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC) Luncheon at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (IFRM) – 15 people
• November 7: International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians; Premiere showing of the police film, “Break Every Chain” in Idaho Falls
• November 8: The Voice of the Martyr’s movie, “Sabina,” shown in Idaho Falls
• November 9: Pastors prayer meeting at the Villa Coffeehouse – 9 people
• November 10: Took a couple men from the IFRM men’s shelter to hear in concert, Christafari
• November 11: Pastor Gordon Boyle shared a devotional at the IFRM staff breakfast – 18 people
• November 21: Thanksgiving Sunday
• November 25: 5k Race to Feed the Hungry at Snake River Landing
• November 28: First Sunday of Advent
• November 29: Bar J Wrangler Farewell Tour Benefit Concert for IFRM

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Providence Downtown Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my ministry in eastern Idaho.
• Pray for the men enrolled in the Navigate Discipleship Program at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. We have five men in the program; one of them is in the candidacy phase.
• Pray for one of our men working at the men’s shelter who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
• Please pray for the future expansion space of IFRM.
• Please pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will be lifted up in Idaho Falls during the Christmas season.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church which specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Bring Bible messages and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

I thank you so much for your continued prayers for the ministry at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. As we enter the month of Thanksgiving and the new season of Christ’s Advent, there is so much that fills our hearts with thanks.

Here are some of the highlights from September and October:

• September 1: Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition luncheon (17 pastors)
• September 9: IFRM breakfast, devotion, and staff meeting (23 people)
• September 14: Pastors prayer meeting in Idaho Falls (5 pastors)
• September 16: Pastors prayer meeting in Pocatello (6 pastors)
• September 17: My Six Year Anniversary with IFRM; Dinner with BGEA staff, Junior Castillo
• September 18: City-wide prayer meeting at Eagle Rock Baptist Church; Ordination service for Mark Matthews at Grace Baptist Church in Rexburg
• September 26: Ruben shared his testimony at Providence
• October 3: Greg shared his testimony at Providence
• October 4: Dinner with BGEA staff
• October 5: Presentation Meeting at Watersprings Church (40 pastors among 100+ people in attendance)
• October 6: EIPC luncheon (12 pastors)
• October 9: IFRM Navigate Discipleship Graduation at The Bridge Church (Dave & Jeremy); officiated in Ken’s funeral in American Falls
• October 10: Mentoring on a high school project for IFRM
• October 14: IFRM breakfast, devotion, and staff meeting
• October 17: I was a guest preacher in the two Sunday morning services at Christ Community Church
• October 18: “Ends of the Earth” Film Documentary
• October 28: Pastors prayer meeting at First Baptist Church in Pocatello (7 pastors); attended evening Church History class with Pastor Dave B.
• October 31: Reformation Sunday! Rocky shared his testimony at Providence

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you! Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• Pray for the men enrolled in the Navigate Discipleship Program at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. We have six men in the program; two of them are in the candidacy phase.
• Please pray for the future expansion space of IFRM.
• We are hoping that the Bar J Wrangler Farewell Tour concert, November 29, at the Civic Center will be a successful fundraiser for IFRM.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Bring Bible messages and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Here are some of the highlights from June, July, and August

• June 2: EIPC luncheon (13 pastors)
• June 9: Marilyn Peters’ funeral
• June 12: Westernsprings Bulls & Blood Rodeo, Sandy Downs Arena
• July 9: EIPC luncheon (9 pastors)
• July 13: Pastors prayer meeting at Berean Baptist Church (7 pastors)
• July 16: Irene’s funeral in American Falls; afternoon meeting with BGEA director
• July 18: Providence water baptism service
• July 29: Pastors prayer meeting in Pocatello
• July 31: Led in prayer for a family wedding in Oregon
• August 4: EIPC luncheon (14 pastors)
• August 7: Providence water baptism service
• August 10: Pastors prayer meeting
• August 24 & 27: Adam’s Road Ministry in IF and in American Falls

Greetings friends,

I thank you so much for your continued prayers for the ministry at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.

Here are some of the highlights from April and May

• April 1: Pastors prayer meeting in Pocatello at Grace Lutheran Church (9 pastors)
• April 2: Good Friday services: connected to the online UR His Church service at noon and then the Will Graham and Aaron Shust service at 2:00 pm; preached with Pastor Mike Cummins in the evening service with Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• April 4: Resurrection Sunday services; taught at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission at 7:00 am, preached at Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church at 9:30 am; at Seasoned by Grace Fellowship at 11:30 am; Baptismal service in the river with Jeremy at 2:30 pm; worshiped with Providence Downtown Church at 4:00 pm
• April 7: EIPC luncheon at Greenhouse Coffee (12 pastors); IFRM Dine to Donate at Panda Express; evening Providence church service
• April 8: Hannah & Sneh left for Liberia Medical Missions trip; IFRM staff breakfast with Pastor Mike Glaser (15 people)
• April 13: EIPC prayer meeting at Berean Baptist Church (6 pastors)
• April 18: Here I Stand Sunday – marking 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther at Diet of Worms
• April 19: Hannah & Sneh return to Idaho from Liberia
• April 24: Eastern Idaho Regional Worship Night at Rise Church – listened to Michelle Talaski share her testimony, prayed for her missionary endeavors
• April 30: Attended the inaugural event of the Salt Lake School of Theology: Psalms Exegesis Colloquium with Dr. Jim Hamilton
• May 1: Officiated in brother Stan’s funeral in Pocatello
• May 11: EIPC prayer meeting at Eagle Rock Baptist Church (5 pastors)
• May 13: IFRM Staff breakfast and devotion with Pastor Mike Cummins
• May 22: Attended Pastor Kent Burchyett’s Celebration of Life service
• May 27: Officiated in brother Emil’s funeral in American Falls

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you! Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• Please continue to pray for the healing of Pastor Warren Cuppy’s lungs, his respiratory system from the effects of COVID-19, and his enlarged aorta.
• Please pray for the future expansion space of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Pulpit supply and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

Spring is in the air with a promise of summer and warm days. The Lord has been doing so many wonderful things in our midst. God is so good!

Here are some of the highlights from February and March:

• February 3: Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC) luncheon at Greenhouse Coffee (6 pastors)
• February 4: Pastors prayer meeting in Pocatello (7 pastors)
• February 7: The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (IFRM) appreciated the medical supply donations from Emmaus Road Church
• February 9: EIPC prayer meeting at Eagle Rock Baptist Church (5 pastors)
• February 11: IFRM staff breakfast with Pastor Steve Morreale (17 people)
• February 22: Bowling with some IFRM staff
• February 23: Submitted a devotion for the Lutheran intermountain district
• March 3: EIPC luncheon at the Black Bear Diner (7 pastors), a dine and donate event for IFRM
• March 4: Breakfast with Pastor Oscar P. (Restoring Fountain Fellowship)
• March 5: prayer meeting at Greenhouse Coffee for the World Day of Prayer
• March 6: Fellowship dinner at our home with Pastor Mike C. (Berean Baptist) and Pastor Beau F. (Emmaus Road) and their families
• March 9: EIPC prayer meeting at Journey Church (7 pastors)
• March 11: IFRM staff breakfast with Pastor Tim Rupp
• March 14: Third Year Anniversary for Providence Downtown Church; 1 in Christ Promotions with the CAIN siblings
• March 18: Exploratory Meeting for a future Will Graham Celebration, (39 people) representing 28 churches and 11 parachurch ministries
• March 21: Preached in the installation service for Pastor Mike Cummins at Berean Baptist Church!
• March 28: Tenth Year Anniversary Service for Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you! Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• Please continue to pray for the healing of Pastor Warren Cuppy’s lungs, his respiratory system from the effects of COVID-19, and his enlarged aorta.
• Please pray for the future expansion space of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Pulpit supply and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

And when we thought that the year 2020 was full of challenges, just look at how the year 2021 has started: continued battles with the coronavirus, the storming of the U.S. Capitol building, political change, and uncertainty.

And yet we are excited by the goodness of our great God and what He desires to do in this new year.  The just shall live by his faith (Habakkuk 2:4).

Here are some of the highlights from January:

• January 1: Pastor Warren Cuppy was admitted for COVID pneumonia at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
• January 10: Shepherd in the Falls Lutheran Church gathered back for Sunday in-person services.
• January 11: Praise God!  EIRMC released Pastor Warren to go home!
• January 14: IFRM Staff breakfast with Pastor Oscar Perdomo (18 people)
• January 22: Eastern Idaho Prayer Gathering with Restoring Fountain Fellowship
• January 24: I had the opportunity to baptize one of the men in conjunction with a Steps to Community Joy Church service
• January 25: 1 in Christ Promotions meeting at Greenhouse Coffee

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you! Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• We pray for the United States of America.
• Please continue to pray for the healing of Pastor Warren Cuppy’s lungs and respiratory system from the effects of COVID-19.
• Please pray for the Berean Baptist Church family as they pursue God’s will in the calling of a new pastor. Continue to pray for comfort to the Feliciano family.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Pulpit supply and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

The year 2020 will go down in the history books! More than ever, we are grateful for the ongoing, overarching Providence of God in our lives.

Currently, I am concerned for my fellow brother, Pastor Warren Cuppy, and his beautiful wife, Jane. Warren went to the doctor on Monday, December 28, and it was confirmed as he tested positive for COVID-19. Jane also is sick. I ask that you pray for God’s healing for them both.

Here are some of the highlights from December:

• December 2: EIPC Luncheon at Greenhouse Coffee (4 pastors)
• December 4: 1 in Christ Promotions meeting at City Bagel–I obtained the cliff notes
• December 5: I attended the Stand for the First Amendment Rally at the Bonneville County Courthouse steps and front lawn.
• December 6: I attended Pastor Ken Feliciano’s Memorial Service at Berean Baptist Church. Pastor Ken died of COVID-19 pneumonia.
• December 8: Pastors prayer meeting at Emmaus Road Church (4 pastors)
• December 10: IFRM staff breakfast at the downtown office area. I taught a devotional on Christ’s birth.
• December 20: I closed in a benediction prayer for the inauguration evening service, 7:00 pm, for the new church plant, Steps to Joy Community Church.
• December 23: I attended the Christmas services of Christ Community Church, 5:30 pm, and Providence Downtown Church, 7:00 pm–beautiful times of worship in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ.
• December 24: With my daughter and adopted daughter, I attended the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Emmaus Road Church in their new location on South Yellowstone.

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• We pray for the United States of America.
• Please pray for the healing of Pastor Warren Cuppy and his wife, Jane, from COVID-19.
• Please pray for the Berean Baptist Church and Eagle Rock Baptist Church families as well. We praise God for the healing of Pastor Lon Huff and his wife, Jenny, from the coronavirus. I ask your prayers for Mike Cummins as he shepherds among the Berean Baptist Church family.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and the impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Pulpit supply and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)

Greetings friends,

During the month of November, I have been sharing Bible messages on Facebook Live, 9:30 am, for the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls. At 11:30 am, I started joining the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello to teach God’s Word. And then I conclude wonderful ministry on Sundays at 4:00 pm services with Pastor Warren Cuppy at Providence Downtown Church in Idaho Falls. I am so thankful to fellowship with faithful brothers and sisters in Eastern Idaho who love God, His Word, and others. They are a great encouragement to me in the midst of national political unrest, the constant concerns of COVID-19, and the pressing problems with ministry on the streets.

Here are some of the highlights from November:

• November 3: Election Day
• November 4: EIPC Lunch – Thanksgiving & Praise at the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (12 pastors)
• November 10: Pastors Prayer Meeting at the Villa Coffeehouse
• November 12: IFRM staff breakfast and fellowship with Pastor Gordon Boyle (16 people)
• November 13: Picked up three brothers from the Mission, we joined in worship with the Eastern Idaho Worship Collective at Christ Community Church
• November 15: Shared my first message with Seasoned By Grace Fellowship at The Leavitt Center in Pocatello
• November 20: Attended a graveside service for a sister in American Falls
• November 23 & 25: Helped at the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen
• November 26: Thanksgiving Day

Would you like to contribute financially on a monthly basis to my missionary work?  Here are a couple of ways: (1) Send the contribution to Emmaus Road Church and specifically mark it as “missionary fund for Todd Wood”, or (2) You are welcome to give directly to me.  Thank you so much!

Prayer requests:

• Thank you for your ongoing prayers for my family and ministry in eastern Idaho.
• We pray for the United States of America.
• Please pray the exalting of Christ during the Advent Season.

My four current ministry objectives:

• Be a servant missionary-pastor with Providence Downtown Church that specifically ministers to the incarcerated, the addicted, the homeless, and impoverished.  It is a church ministering and bringing mercy to those in the margins.
• Pulpit supply and pastoral encouragement to the Shepherd of the Falls Lutheran Church family in American Falls and to the Seasoned By Grace Fellowship in Pocatello.
• Minister as a pastor with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.
• Be a blessing to the pastors in Idaho Falls and throughout the region through the Eastern Idaho Pastors Coalition (EIPC).

May Jesus reign as King!

roots by the river,

Todd Wood (downtown missionary)