On behalf of the Katrina Project planning team at Grace Baptist Church in Carlisle, I want to offer our gratitude for all of your work accomplished at Lakeshore. It was a tremendously encouraging week! It wasn’t just the work that was accomplished that made it successful, but also the spirit of unity, cooperation and, of course, “Semper Gumby”.
When reflecting on the week, I was profoundly impressed with the spiritual maturity demonstrated by our participants. You may expect that, if this was a pastor’s conference, but we, for the most part, were just regular Joe’s and Jane’s. The many conversations I heard, or took part in, were very encouraging and instructive. The godly examples of conduct that I observed moved me to praise, and I was especially thankful for those works and words of compassion toward our fellow man, Christian or not.
I was also encouraged by those who felt compelled to join us, even though they were not from ARBCA churches. The original intent of the project was to organize the congregations of our own affiliation. As the interest grew beyond our association, all of us were thrilled that others felt confident that they would also be welcome…and they were! The bottom line – it’s the deep, deep love of Jesus that binds us together in service.
Please continue to pray for Lakeshore Baptist Church as it deals with an unsettled future. In conjunction, pray for us as we decide whether to do another project. We evaluate the feasibility one year at a time. Obviously, our plans will be impacted by LBC plans. One thing is for sure. In another year if LBC is still in the present mercy ministry mode, there will be no lack of work. In addition, if they have implemented their own building project, they will need plenty of help. Judging by our participant’s comments, the desire to return is abundant. If God wills, it will happen.
Larry Springer
