Tag: Florida

  • Realife Ministries

    Realife Ministries

    We experienced some unexpected blessings during our first visit to this camp. The goal at Realife is to provide free Christ-centered camp experiences to those in foster care. We hope to hear more about this amazing work and how the gospel is shared through it!

    The weather during our stay at the camp was surprising as well. It was either too humid, too cold, or too rainy which delayed the staining Scott was assigned. He was blessed with some unexpected time to work on the other side of the ministry and to enjoy some much-needed rest.

    Perhaps the most unforeseen gift was discovered in the small congregation of Faith Baptist Church in Marianna. These believers greeted and treated us as family from the moment we entered the doors. Scott not only shared about OJIF but was able to preach for the pastor and give him a break for an evening service. They prayed for the ministry, fed us, and engaged in warm conversation while there. God is good…always!

  • The Homes of Ethnos 360

    The Homes of Ethnos 360

    We left The Homes of Ethnos 360, a campus of homes for retired tribal missionaries, after spending December and January madly mulching. Along with some of the best fishing yet, we were blessed again to interact with both familiar and new residents and were once again amazed at the spirit of gentleness, gratitude, love, and contentment that pervades in stories shared and lives now lived. Although aging can bring with it a loss of career, financial stability, or physical health and ability, these residents continue to manifest hope. We can hope that whatever time left on earth will be spent sharing the Good News of the Gospel for God’s glory. We can hope for miraculous healing and renewed purpose. Yet hope is also found when loved ones leave this sin ridden world for an eternity with our Lord. After all, He is our true hope, the One that will not fail. We leave The Homes renewed in spirit by the foundation of hope manifested. One former pastor and missionary shared that love is the foundation. Faith is the doorway, and hope is the expectation.

    1 Corinthians 13:13

    Dwight, a missionary to Indonesia (24 years) and the Philippines (13 years), now retired at The Homes

    To God be the glory!