God's Timing
When we returned to the island Billy was excited about the new addition that The Way of The Cross Baptist Church plans to build. But just as most things on this island, it takes longer than you hope for. Architect drawings, plans and permits seem to take forever. Our verse from God's Word this month tells us there is "a time to every purpose under heaven." These delays are really not delays in God's plan.
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Some exciting things have happened at our church. Assistant Pastor Sam Bronigan will be stepping down as assistant pastor and stepping UP to National Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in the US Virgin Islands. St. Croix will be home to the office and training center. What an honor for Pastor Bronigan, his wife Cristal and our church.
The Way of The Cross Baptist Church will be celebrating 30 years of Ministry on January 8, 2012. Pastor Harrigan and other members of the church are planning for this exciting event. Billy has been busy pressure washing, scraping paint and putting a fresh coat of paint on the multipurpose building. Landscaping projects are helping to make the church look it's best.
The Lord has provided a variety of jobs for Billy. He has done some painting, and some remodeling as well as washing and waxing a 40 ft yacht. Life is never dull that is for sure!
Children's Church
Sunday morning, September 11th we had 15 energetic and excited children make their way to the multipurpose building for Children's Church. There has not been a week since then with less than 17 children. A total of 40 different children have come. They are busy learning God's Word through verse memorization, Bible stories, puppetry, games, missions, movies, singing, crafts, and lots of other fun! We are practicing a couple of songs to perform in November for pastor appreciation month.
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the
kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
Nurse Notes
The Lord has opened a door of opportunity to write a short health note for the high school newsletter at Free Will Baptist Christian School here on St. Croix. Back packs and water are two more recent topics covered. It seems like everything in life has Scripture which can be applied. Maybe that's why it is so easy to understand the Parables of Jesus.
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| Nursing duties also include judging a pizza eating contest! |
Affordable Housing
For the last year we have been able to stay at Youth With A Mission for a reduced rate. However, as of November our rent will double. We are so grateful for the time we have had to get accustomed to the island and stay here. We are praying for the Lord's direction about our housing situation. Rentals are so costly and the electric bills are double what they are in the states. We know God wants us here so He will clearly show us the next step and provide for our needs!
Praises & Prayer Requests
Praises:
Safety during tropical storm
God's faithfulness daily
Work for both of us
Great start to Children's Church
Prayer Requests:
Children's Church
Continued spiritual growth
Safe hurricane season
Ministry opportunities
Affordable housing
Thank you so much for your prayer and financial support. Let us know what your needs are!
Billy & Cecilia Stone
Tax deductible contributions
may be sent to
YES Ministry
P.O. Box 700697
St. Cloud, FL 34770
Or
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