The kids are just LOVING the basketball camp....and Bob Davis got intitiated w/a bucket of ice water at the end today! Van and Mike dumped ICE water on him, and he was SHOCKED! Bob, we love you, coach! Jeannie shared that a number of kids made decisions for Christ this week--praise God--and were happy to share what they learned this week. Pray for these baby Christians, in their new walk.
The roof was COMPLETED, on house 1! Brooke continues having health issues, and Carmen
as well. Pray that they come to our last night BBQ on Friday, and that they receive the good news. Sean is leaving tonight, and we appreciate his efforts along with the Pete, the Nestor boys, "Jessie James", Alan...and Maria and Brandi, who came w/gifts for Brooke, but found that she was sleeping. We also are grateful for George Cutillo, who drives home to NJ tonight, after crossing all the T's and dotting the i's, in the paperwork side of the ministry. (and... as John's bodyguard: our video ministry couldn't operate without him. ; )
The bathroom was COMPLETED (nearly!) on house 2! Natalie met with SarahBeth, and she was nothing less than overwhelmed and thankful for all that we've done for her family. Lorine got to meet her children Mariah and Colt, as she and Michael painted and repaired the bathroom, and elsewhere, along with Vic, and Todd.
Donna, Sue, Lisa, Natalie and Naomi were the ministers to the community, while preparing the meals both at our 'home base' and on the job. Thanks for being the kindness to the local folks, and our energy behind the scenes.
Our highlight today, was "Christmas in July" at Elk Riverview, and the residents sang, and played with us, and loved it. Natalie and Rich sang, B jammed with us on piano and shared his guide dog with our kids, graciously! We brought cupcakes, cookies and treats, and they loved every minute us, and blessed us as much as they said we blessed them. It wasn't lost on us that while these folks struggle with many physical ailments, outside in their beautiful butterfly garden, the black swallowtails abounded, reminding us that you have to start as a caterpillar...to get to be a butterfly one day. We are thankful for HIS redemption, and hope that while we brought a little temporary joy, that the eternal joy that B+J joyously spoke of, was understood by more than a few in the home.
Please continue to pray for our 'folks' here: Brandy, Carmen, Mary & Brooke, SueBeth and her children, including Mariah,who is looking to restart her college career.
George and Rich Gieske were a tour-de-force on an enormous amount of electrical work here on the Baptist church, and a few repairs out in the field. Range tops, kitchen task lighting, electrical heaters for the showers, receptacles, hall lighting...and more. The church members have expressed such appreciation after their business meeting last night. So nice to hear.
Our kids have made us proud, and have joined in the work efforts, being gracious to the older folks at the home, and helping watch each other. The Elk River continues to entice the boys, refreshing them in the hot afternoons.
John and Alexander have been busy videotaping all our events; more pics later.
Ciao, for now!! Thanks for the prayers and support, along the way.
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