We are tentatively scheduling to depart Fort Myers Beach on or about October 30th. We are headed to Guatemala (once again) via Mexico and Belize. God has delayed our departure before this and once again our departure is subject to God’s direction. This will obviously include the necessity for an appropriate weather window.
In the meantime, as work on the boat and other preparations draw toward completion, God has opened the door for a few last minute blessings.
On September 30th, we were able to go to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando with Beach Baptist. This was a great experience. They have what is purported to be the largest indoor model of Jerusalem in the world. The model is of Jerusalem as of 66 A.D. I have read the Bible stories as well as many other sources about various events in and around Jerusalem. Now to see the model really brought to life these stories. Seeing the locations for these various events helped to put things into real perspective.
They have other exhibits and performances at The Holy Land Experience and yet it was the model that blew me away. Janice and I look forward to the day that we can travel to Jerusalem and see some of these places in person.
On a different note; last week, I was blessed to serve with North Florida Tres Dias. It has been quite some time since I was last able to serve there and I have to tell you that I have really missed it. In addition, I was able to sponsor Bob Gould to go through the weekend. It was a life-changing event for him - just as it was for me many years ago.
Being able to serve is always a blessing. This time was a special blessing in several ways. The rector, Neal Bradford is a very close friend and is also one of our intercessors. Additionally, I was able to serve with many great friends - some of whom are also supporters of this ministry. I was also able to serve my friend Bob Gould as he attended the weekend and to observe as God blessed him.
Next week, Janice will be serving on the NFTD ladies weekend. Likewise we have sponsored Tonya Gould to attend. I am looking forward to hearing back from them about how God blesses them.
It has been great to see how God has continued to bless us - over and over. We are excited to see what God has in store for us as we move forward.
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