We have been praying for months that God would do an amazing work here through the Colbert Mission Team and He did!  What an awesome time of ministry, fun, and fellowship.  The mission team was a huge blessing to our community and to us as a family.  

Colbert Team Minus Blake

 

 

On Sunday, the team joined us for our worship service and Pastor Brad Wilson gave an incredible message from the book of Psalms.  Our church family then hosted a “Meet and Greet” lunch down at Port Henry Beach and had an awesome time of fellowship.  Keith also baptized three of our church members in Lake Champlain!  God continues to rescue His people.  He is so amazing!  We celebrate the new lives of Michael “Mickey” Badger, Tammy Shaw, and Jim French!  

Meet and Greet Lunch

 

Mickey Badger

 

Tammy Shaw

Jim French

 

 

 

 

Sunday evening the ladies from the team attended Carrie’s baby shower while the men braved the rainy weather and attempted to have a Campfire Fellowship at one of our church member’s homes.  Everyone had a great time, and Carrie was truly blessed by the love and support offered by the ladies at LCBF and Colbert Baptist Church.

Monday morning the team was ready to work!  The men got to work building an ice shanty that will be used for ministry and evangelism this winter.  It’s an 8-holer so there will be plenty of room for everyone!  The ladies got to work stuffing and delivering 500 information packets to be passed out in the community.  The bags included church information, free car wash tickets, movie night tickets, and a CD of the message Keith preached for Easter.  

Floor of the Ice Shanty

Information Packets

 

 

Tuesday consisted of more work on the ice shanty and delivering information packets.  The ladies also started putting together Teacher Appreciation packets which consisted of baked goods and a thank-you card.  

 

Working Hard on the Shanty

 

The Crew

 

 

 

On Wednesday, the team had a free day and traveled to Lake Placid to tour some sites and shop.  That evening was spent resting and preparing for another busy day.

Some of the team in Lake Placid

 

On Thursday, the men continued work on the ice shanty, and they also tore down a church member’s porch.  It was caving in and was unsafe.  The ladies delivered the goodie bags to the teachers which were well-received.  Several team members also set out to work at Port Henry Beach.  They cleaned up the area and did a great job!  That evening many of the team members attended Bible Study taught by Keith.

Finishing Up

 

Friday morning, the team went and toured Fort Ticonderoga.  That afternoon the men cut and split wood for people who will need it to heat their homes this winter.  

Stacks of wood

 

 

Saturday was packed full of ministry.  In the morning, the team held a free car wash.  It was a fun time and great chance to serve the community and share the Gospel.  That afternoon, everyone prepared for Movie Night at Port Henry Beach.  However, due to rain, that event had to be cancelled.  We are hoping to reschedule sometime this summer.  Saturday night was also a sad time of goodbyes as the team prepared to head to the airport Sunday morning.  

Car Wash

 

 

Thank you so much Colbert Baptist for what an amazing impact you had on the community here.  You were also a huge blessing to our family, and we look forward to seeing all of you again in the near future!  You can view more pictures at the church’s website at http://www.lcbible.org.