Thank you!

I want to start with a sincere Thank You! I am very grateful for you and your financial support and prayer. I am also constantly aware that without you, I would not be able to do what I have been born (again) to do. As I may have said before, my life verse is Ephesians 2:10; For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which He prepared in advance for us to do. God saved me to tell others about Him, and when I’m doing so, I feel His pleasure. 

Combine 80 children, 20 counselors, a ton of fun, a bunch of love and 90 plus degrees over 6 weeks and what do you have…..ALC Summer Camp! We just finished a fantastic time. I always say that it’ the most physically exhausting but most spiritually energizing time of every year. I love it as much as the children. We saw a record number of campers; many repeat campers and many came for the first time. Each week was an awesome combination of worship, sports, crafts, swimming, bible lessons, dance class, field trips tied together with an amazing blend of local and volunteer staff. Most importantly the children were loved on and individually sat with over the course of each week to delve into their spiritual condition, answer their questions and explain the Gospel message. It is also encouraging that each year former campers who have grown up and taken their relationship with Christ earnestly, come back to serve as Summer Camp counselors.

Summer tours are another part of the season. With a hundred other summer camps around the island, a favorite destination for many is Adventure Learning Centre. This year as in the past, I spearheaded summer tours. Groups of as many as 80 children are treated to an opening puppet show with a clear presentation of the Gospel, a train ride and wetlands safari, an interactive petting farm tour and a romp on the playground.  This outreach gives us a chance to impact many hundreds of other children around Nassau that we would otherwise not be able to accommodate in our own summer camp. 

Meet Byron, I met him about 13 years ago when at 9 years old he joined our after school Adventure Club. Through the 5^{th &} 6^thgrade Byron would faithfully show up at our weekly Adventure Club where we would teach bible lessons, play games, bring animals from ALC and love on the children. Byron trusted in Jesus as his Savior! Now Byron is grown up and a few courses from graduating from the University of the Bahamas but most importantly Byron is a committed Christian walking with Jesus and very involved in his church. We have kept in touch calling each other, sharing our lives and praying with each other. I am proud of Byron and the young man he has become. Please pray for Byron and that he continues strong in the Lord.

As we look forward to the new school year, I will take a few weeks off over August and head up to see my family and longtime friends in upstate New York and then swing through Ft. Lauderdale to visit friends and Calvary Chapel. I hope to see you during this trip. One need that the ALC has is staffing. In addition to my passion and gifting of teaching and sharing the Gospel, I have been helping fill a greatly needed position of facilities and vehicle maintenance.  Another missionary staff member, Aaron and I have been taking care of the constant need of maintenance and repairs. This is an area that needs at least two full time skilled persons; someone with building and construction skills and a vehicle mechanic. If you know of someone who has these skills and might like to serve with us, please let us know.

Thank you for you for your prayer and support. If you would like support my ministry at ALC click here; Support Mark at ALC or you can write a check to GO!Ministries and mail it to; 270 East Palais Road, Anaheim, CA 92850. Make sure to write my missionary #1273 in the memo space.