Day Four...

Our day started out with our team cooking breakfast for the camp. Right after breakfast, our friend Beacon shot another episode of his video postcards for the Vacation Bible School children. It should be uploaded this evening for them to view tomorrow. They can be viewed by clicking our links at the right.

We divided into what we thought would be four teams again today. Not long into the morning, a construction site manager came by and asked to split the deck building team again. He took two workers to caulk windows on a house that they are trying to finish quickly because the Governor of Mississippi's wife will be visiting next week. As they get to know our team and our willingness to accomplish whatever task they ask, they have been more comfortable splitting us into enough groups to accomodate their immediate needs. They have also figured out that they will get only positive attitudes from all of us when asked to switch mid-stream.

After the day spent with team #1 building a deck, team #2 finishing drywall, team #3 hanging drywall, team #4 painting and team #5 caulking windows . . . we headed back to camp, where it was our turn to cook dinner. The great thing is that if you cook and serve, it is another group's job to clean up!

Devotions for tonight were to be at the sister church of Orange Grove Presybterian (about 20 minutes from here). However, the team building a deck was invited to a house dedication for their home owners. You'll see them in some of today's photos. James and Sing are their names, and they were surrounded by people from four different volunteer groups when they arrived. There are several pictures of the dedication posted. It was very moving for everyone who was there. It was conducted by Craig Snow from "Hope Force." After his talk and some great songs, we were introduced to James and Sing. To close the ceremony, Craig asked Pastor Myers to pray for the couple. The huge group surrounded James and Sing and formed a human chain while we prayed for them, led by our Pastor. Let's just say it was a privilege to attend this special event!

After that, we took a short detour (literally 3 or 4 blocks) to the gulf. We had a nice quiet walk along the beach, which was perfect for reflecting on this day and this week. We made it back to camp just in time for lights out.

Tomorrow will be our last day of work. There is much to do in helping to prepare the camp for those who will come after us; packing, planning our trip home, etc. Please pray for our safe travels, for those who we have had the opportunity to help, those STILL waiting for help, and the volunteers who will come after us.

Blessings,
~Your Faith Team