Thanks for your prayers for today. It was another good one. The group that went to the Stables to paint in the morning, ended up staying most of the day. They turned a chocolate brown room into a bright yellow room. They also spent some time visiting with Drew, Leah's husband (they are the Directors of The Stables). Drew shared some more info on the programs they run, particularly the kids camps in the summer.
Another group visited Harlan County Christian School. It is located at a church and the staff have a deep love for the Lord and their students. Several years ago, the congregation trusted God to help them raise the funds needed to build an education wing for Phase 1 of the school, and then a gymnasium for Phase 2. A mighty faith builder, they saw God enable them to pay all their bills during the construction, and now have no debt! Tuition is very reasonable and the teachers treat their job as a ministry as much as they do a paid position.
A third group went with Dee (she and her husband are the Directors of Solomon's Porch) to visit some of the widows and widowers. Dee has developed a special relationship with these sweet people. She brings the joy of Jesus to their lives. She truly loves them and they adore her. Some members of our team had put together Sonshine baskets, so this group was able to deliver them on the visits. It contained homemade items, as well as some pencils, pads, nuts, etc.
All but the paint crew met at the Lamp House Coffee Shop for lunch. After enjoying some tasty sandwiches and soup, Managers Eric and Sissy Rutherford, shared how God called them to Lynch over the course of a few years. They moved to the area about 18 months ago from Pawleys Island, SC (please pray their house sells soon, at a good price for them). It was so neat to hear how the Lord prepared them for this position. They love the people of Lynch and see the Coffee Shop as a place where folks can share their lives with each other over a cup of coffee or a smoothie, and perhaps even be prayed for. They pray many will meet Jesus there.
After lunch, a few of the ladies went out to the Stables, and a few others joined Dee to visit three more widows.
For supper, we ordered pizza and worked on cleaning out the frig. That evening, we enjoyed hearing the story of Dr. Kelley and Debbie Bradford. Doc Kelley is the new vet in town. He and his wife are some of the newest members of the Meridzo Ministries family. They arrived in May from Florida. They have bought a house and are getting settled in. They work closely with Drew and Leah at the Stables. Doc and Debbie have such peace about being here and don't feel like they have given up anything.
Time to start packing for our trip home.
Another group visited Harlan County Christian School. It is located at a church and the staff have a deep love for the Lord and their students. Several years ago, the congregation trusted God to help them raise the funds needed to build an education wing for Phase 1 of the school, and then a gymnasium for Phase 2. A mighty faith builder, they saw God enable them to pay all their bills during the construction, and now have no debt! Tuition is very reasonable and the teachers treat their job as a ministry as much as they do a paid position.
A third group went with Dee (she and her husband are the Directors of Solomon's Porch) to visit some of the widows and widowers. Dee has developed a special relationship with these sweet people. She brings the joy of Jesus to their lives. She truly loves them and they adore her. Some members of our team had put together Sonshine baskets, so this group was able to deliver them on the visits. It contained homemade items, as well as some pencils, pads, nuts, etc.
All but the paint crew met at the Lamp House Coffee Shop for lunch. After enjoying some tasty sandwiches and soup, Managers Eric and Sissy Rutherford, shared how God called them to Lynch over the course of a few years. They moved to the area about 18 months ago from Pawleys Island, SC (please pray their house sells soon, at a good price for them). It was so neat to hear how the Lord prepared them for this position. They love the people of Lynch and see the Coffee Shop as a place where folks can share their lives with each other over a cup of coffee or a smoothie, and perhaps even be prayed for. They pray many will meet Jesus there.
After lunch, a few of the ladies went out to the Stables, and a few others joined Dee to visit three more widows.
For supper, we ordered pizza and worked on cleaning out the frig. That evening, we enjoyed hearing the story of Dr. Kelley and Debbie Bradford. Doc Kelley is the new vet in town. He and his wife are some of the newest members of the Meridzo Ministries family. They arrived in May from Florida. They have bought a house and are getting settled in. They work closely with Drew and Leah at the Stables. Doc and Debbie have such peace about being here and don't feel like they have given up anything.
Time to start packing for our trip home.
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