Daytona

Today was a busy day....during the 5 1/2 hours we were "open" for business, we served over 300 hamburgers and box loads of hotdogs and countless cans/bottles of drinks...This is great news....because it means that we have a unique opportunity to connect to a large number of needy (spiritually speaking) people and to feed their souls as well as their stomachs. But it also stretches the limits of our resources....not just financially, but more importantly, the resources of our team...at one point....during the "lunch rush"...the majority of our team was out talking with individuals and a handful of the team was serving a group of around 40 individuals waiting on some food. This presents some unique challenges that we are working through. This crowd also came to the attention of the the Beach Patrol who have suddenly warned us that we will now need a permit to give out food at SunSplash park...this after last year telling us we would not need to....however, it looks like they're going to "turn the other way" for this year...so pray with us that this doesn't hinder our efforts for our final two days on the beach...

 

Exciting news....Robert (who we talked about in the last blog) came back to talk with Emily and Amy, and after a lengthy conversation he gave his life over to the Lord. Then Brett had the opportunity to talk with a very bright nine year old who had a beautiful conversion to Christ...with an excitement that was contagious to the entire team when Brett shared. What a remarkable day....and these are just two of an enormous number of great stories...stories of God working in the lives of those we are coming into contact with...and working in the lives of our team as we witness God working.

Keep praying for the names listed before....and for the unlisted others that are spending time under our tent. Pray for strength for the team, and wisdom for how to work through difficult and serious conversations!