Aug 6
More ministry and the Atlantis
A quick “health” update – John Stahl is feeling much better and is back to his normal, wired self. Ed and Jenean are back and Ed will be going to his doctor this week.Â
This morning we had devotions at the pool, then we went out to another middle class area near the park to do some more door-to-door outreach. We had a few more salvations to report and a lot of seeds planted. We invited the people to the same park that we tried to have a service at last night.
After lunch, we walked to the pier where we jumped on a boat to Paradise Island. It was about a 15 minute boat ride, but what a difference that can make. That island is a night and day difference from our island. Very “Americanized”. Starbucks and everything! It almost felt like we were just in Florida at a resort. We went to the Atlantis resort and looked around for an hour or so. What an amazing place! The aquarium was awesome. There was a Manta Ray in there that had to be 12 to 15 feet wide. It was huge!Â
But it wasn’t as big as the 2 that swam up to some of us at the beach yesterday! I’ll let Katy Knight, Kelly Maxon and Ben and Lorie Adams tell that story! Lets just say they came a little to close for comfort.
We ate dinner, then got on our buses to go to the park. This time the rain held off. When we pulled into the park there were probably 70 to 80 Bahamians waiting for us! Kids, teenagers and adults. A lot of them were the people we invited this morning.Â
Also, Joe Orlando is back with us. He flew with Ed & J9 to Florida and then jumped on a plane back to Nassau. He was able to go with us this evening to the park.
We played some hoops (and I lost!), football, face painting & made balloon animals for the kids. We performed a drama and then Pastor Rick shared the gospel with everyone. There were 7 people that raised their hands and said that they accepted Christ as savior! After words Josh Eddy and Ben Adams lead another young man to the Lord in the middle of the basketball court. We had a great evening of sharing and spending time with the Bahamians, and added a total of 8 more people to the kingdom.
More photos here. More blogging as soon as I can.
Comments: 4
Jay,
I so look forward to getting on here every day and seeing what God is doing over there. I just about freaked out when I found out that Joe was coming home! I know that Bobby is in his room, then the Lord reminded me that HE is in control of everything to include my son Bobby. Not many pictures of Bobby.
I do hope that he is coming out of his shell some! My prayer for Bobby is that God reveals to him, how much he loves him. I
am in prayer for this whole team many times a day. Tell Bobby I miss him and am praying daily for him. Thank you Jay for taking your time to keep us updated.
IN Christ,
Paula
You guys are all awesome spreading the word and bringing people to Christ what an experience to be able to serve.
The picture of all of you at a service on the beach gave me goose bumps to see all of you together.
Tell Joe O. that Allie is doing fine I called and checked on her.
You guys keep up the good work and have a safe trip back.
Love In Christ and God be with you all.
Mom O.
Thank you Jay for the daily updates. Please post more pictures of the smiling faces that we are missing here at home. You all are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, Gail and Josiah Meadows
Hey Kristen, Mom and Dad are praying for all of you every day. We are praying that you will impact many people for Christ and grow in your personal walks with Him. We look forward to seeing you Saturday and hopefully in some more pictures before then.
Love,
Mom,Dad,and Kyle