Caribbean Missions
Hello from Maine but soon to be back on St. Croix!
Wow! Where has the time gone? Seems like we just arrived in the states and now we are getting ready to go back to St. Croix on July 27th. A lot has happened and we will give you some highlights. But first let's go back to the island for the month of May. Both of us finished up work. Billy completed some projects at The Way of The Cross Baptist Church and Cecilia finished the school year at Free Will Baptist Christian School. Our last Sunday there was a time of sharing our teaching and puppet ministry with our church family. When we return we plan to start a children's church in September. Everyone seems excited about this new ministry, children as well as adults! We NEED your prayers as we get everything ready.
Travel
In early June we arrived in Florida. We visited one of our supporting churches and shared with another church. They have recently taken us on as missionaries. What a blessing! We really enjoyed the fellowship. Then we headed to the Atlanta area to see our youngest son and his wife for a short visit, then to Tennessee to visit our sending church. We did not realize how much we missed our family and friends. The quick hellos and goodbyes are tough on the emotions! After visiting family in Vermont we arrived in Maine June 11th.
A New Baby on The Way
We found out that we will be grandparents again around January 15th. It will be a few more weeks before we know if it is a girl or a boy.
100th Anniversary Celebration
Vassalboro Union Camp Meeting Association marked it's 100th Anniversary this summer and we had a big celebration on July 2, 2011 with special speakers, food and fellowship. We have a cabin there which we call our home in Maine!
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It's exciting to see how God is moving in our country. The churches and people we have heard from along the way are active in reaching adults and children for the Lord. Keep up the good work!
Nurse Notes
The school nurses in Chattanooga who have "adopted" the school where Cecilia works have provided some more medical and teaching supplies. We shipped 5 boxes to the island, ready to start the new school year in August. That is HUGE blessing!
10 Month Mission
We believe God has a work for us to do on St. Croix. We have opportunities to reach more souls for the Kingdom of Heaven. We will be starting a Children's Church in September at The Way of The Cross Baptist Church. Billy will be working with the pastor to help build the much needed addition of the church.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Prayer is the biggest need. "If it can't be done by prayer, it can't be done" is the sign on the wall in our church. Our budget for Billy's work is $1500 a month for 10 months. God has proven to us in the past that He is our Provider. Are you one He wants to use to help meet this need?
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Ministry for Children
The puppet stage is made and ready for curtains and "The Patchwork Pals."
Come on Down! You're the next contestant on "The Verse Is Right."
Open Doors
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) and the AWANA Program are two areas of children's ministry that have needs on the island. We are seeking the Lord's direction as to our role in these ministries.
Follow our adventures at http://www.caribbeanmission.blogspot.com/
Praises
Safety in travel.
New supporters
Time with family & friends
New grandbaby on the way
Prayer Requests
10 Month Mission
Ship supplies and car
Safe hurricane season
Adjustments to life on the island again
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Thanks so much for all you do.
Billy & Cecilia Stone
Tax deductible contributions may be sent for Billy & Cecilia Stone to
Yes Ministry
PO Box 700697
St. Cloud, FL 34770
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