Robert and B. F. began their day at 7:30 am this morning by going to pick up the plywood and other building supplies that would be needed to repair the ceiling of the pool pavilion.  And they, along with Joyce, Allen and Linda, braved 100+ degree weather throughout the day to work in their specific projects.  Robert and B. F. are working from scaffolding where it is even hotter, breaking only for lunch at the New Hope Baptist church where we had worshiped on Sunday. 

Joyce commuted with her team on the Stories on Wheels bus to work with the remote children’s camp in Elaine, AR.  She will share more of this ministry later in the week.  In the afternoon, she joined Marsha at the community center to help with the book cataloging project.  More than 400 books still need to be coded, labeled, and logged into the computer. 

And in addition to the book project, Marsha had the privilege of sitting under a shade tree at the children’s camp and assisting with registration this morning.  It was exciting to receive the children and see the numbers grow throughout the morning.  And our totes and towels were put to excellent use as we were able to provide the children with a means of drying off (not that they probably really wanted to!) and keeping up with their things.  

And Linda has served graciously and with enthusiasm as she and her team lead the camp music and puppet sessions.  She will have wonderful things to share with you later this week about her experiences and time with the children.

The Lord’s blessings are so evident in this first day of camp as the TFH teams have survived the elements, mosquitoes, and opportunities of figuring out what needs to be done and how best to do it.  Please pray for God’s grace and mercy as we continue through this week.  And remember Ben & Leonora, Levi, Mollie and Catherine as they lead us, guide us and encourage us – they are in so many places at so many different times, and are responsive to all of our needs.  Also, lift a prayer of thanksgiving for John, our innkeeper, as he stands ready to meet any of our needs.  We are definitely blessed to have the convenience, comfort and facilities of this inn available to us.