HUNTING ISLAND MINISTRY 

6-9-09

WOW!, is all I can say about the Backyard Bible Clubs as they have begun this week.  We were concerned when we discovered that two groups had been scheduled for the same week.  God wasn't concerned, He had special plans for this to happen.  The first group is normally scheduled at the same time every year and the second group was scheduled for their first time. 

Hurricane Baptist Group

 

Although Hunting Island is a large campground, 200 sites, and is filled wth familes on vacation this time of year, two groups would normally be an overload.  This year God has included a special needs teacher with Hurricane Baptist and we have a family in here from Colorado with 8 special needs kids.  We now have BYBC happening on two locations and it has truly been a joy to watch God at work in both locations. 

Chris & girls at BYBC with Nixville group   

We have had a great week and been blessed in so may ways it is as Norma (with Hurricane Baptist) said "hard to express".  When you are present to see God at work in ways that man can only imagine it is extremely difficult to voice to those not present.  God has brought so much joy to these young people and made a huge difference in their lives as they came to a campground with their foster parents. The smiles and hugs have continued to grow as this group shared Christ in stories, crafts, games and songs.  We tend to take clapping and foot movemets for granted but some of these children had to be assisted and there has always been someone ready to assist them.  To God be the Glory, great things He has done are the words that come to mind as I watch these children interact with others less abled. I know this has been one mission trip this group will never forget.

Last night we went to St.Helena Baptist Church for their Wednesday night meal. We took Crockpot Pizza which is a recipe our daughter Cassie shared with us.  It is really good and with this group from Hurricane joining us there we came back with an empty crockpot. How great it is to have friends asking for your DAUGHTER'S recipe.  Not hers but one she discovered and can use on her diet . You mothers understand what I am saying, for once I had to call and ask her for a recipe, ha-ha!! Now I am sharing it with many others and enjoying every minute of it. (For those interested..here is the url for the recipe.... http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=384951 ) There was a cookout for the employees of the park today which is sponsored by the Savannah River Baptist Association.  The youth group attended along with Butch but I can't tolerate the heat for that long so I missed it.  I had gone outside and participated in the craft project earlier which is about my limit. They were filling small crosses with colored sand and I wanted one too. Gave me a chance to talk with one young girl about Jesus so that really made my day.

Please continue to pray for us as we serve in resort ministry. "It's a tough job but someone has to do it" is a phrase we have heard often and it speaks the truth. Many lives are changed during vacations with people enjoying God's creations even though we have no CHURCH building, we still have worship services and praise the LORD for sharing His creation with us. We love and miss family and friends but reconnect with others.  Thank you for your prayers and support as you join us in Hunting Island Ministry

 

Vi and Butch

"Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice"