Sorry about the length of time between the posts. It has been nearly impossible to get online this last week or so. Hopefully, we can bring everyone up to speed!
God moved mightily during our stay in Boston. It has been wonderful to see His hand move and has been awing to know we had a part in the ministry that is continuing still. Our God truly is amazing and we cannot wait to see what is in store further ahead.
We have had opportunity to be involved in many facets of the ministry during our stay.
Thank you so much to Pastor and Mrs Corbin for your hospitality and kindness. We have certainly felt at home this week in Boston and it will be very hard to leave. We have had a great time learning about the heritage we have in this city and being able to build on that heritage by working for the Lord here. We were especially thankful for every opportunity we have had to preach and teach the Word of God.
On Monday, we left Boston and made our way to Elkview, West Virginia. It was a beautiful, yet tedious drive. After 14 hours of being on the road, we made it in to Pleasant Island Youth Camp! What a trip!
The camp, run by Bro. Nathanael Messenger, is aptly named. It is situated on a six acre island that is connected to the main land by a suspension bridge. We have just finished up the teen camp week and are preparing for the junior camp week now. God moved mightily this last week as several young people came forward and accepted Christ as their personal Savior. Many more came forward and made a decision for the Lord after the preaching sessions, which were conducted by Pastor Greg Locke of TN. Also during the week, Champion Baptist College's singing group came and sang several times for the teens. They were a great blessing to everyone.
Living in the dorms with the guys gave us the opportunity to get to know them and talk to them personally about what the Lord was dealing with them about. Several young men accepted the call to preach and we were able to pray with and encourage them. It truly encouraged us to see so many teens on fire for God!
Friday was a bittersweet day. It was sad to see all the campers go home but we were happy to know that they were going to represent Christ in their schools and homes. We are looking forward to what next week will bring and we'll be sure to keep everyone updated. Please continue to pray for us as we serve the Lord this summer. Thanks in advance!
Your brothers in Christ,
-Matt and Joel
The Scenery was amazing on the way here.
This young man's name was Cody. He was inseparable from us this week! He also was abig help by taking a lot of pictures of everything.
1 comment:
awe how sweet that is such a good picture!!!
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