2014 Agricultural Fair
Each February, St. Croix hosts an agricultural fair. People from nearby islands come to the three day event, displaying their harvest, plants, animals, as well as booth after booth of crafts, services, and or course delicious island foods!
Parents with their children stopped by the WIVH booth. This radio station, managed by a missionary family, broadcasts Christian radio over the airwaves of the Virgin Islands.
Billy and "Kenya" attracted some little ones who wanted to touch the puppet and have their picture taken.
Movie Night
The Power of Forgiveness
Movie night continues, though attendance varies. Many of the people don't want to drive after dark because of the poor road conditions and high crime rate. Nevertheless, we continue to bring Christian movies to Altona Baptist Church. Most recently we showed "The Grace Card." The message on the power of forgiveness touched all of us. Unforgiveness creates hatred, bitterness, and eventually causes a sad, angry individual. This spreads to those around and causes difficult situations for all. Jesus is the only one who can change the unforgiving heart. If you haven't seen this movie you will want to very soon!
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:8-9
A Little Fishing Fun!
One Sunday afternoon we took 4 boys from Billy's Sunday School class fishing. They caught lots of fish as well as an eel!
Ministry at Free Will Baptist Christian School
Billy and Ken Lane, built a set of stairs in the gym at Free Will School. He will be working on some other carpentry/maintenance projects at the school.
Cecilia continues as the school nurse, monthly chapel devotions in the elementary school, and works on grants to help keep the financial costs down at the school. She recently took an overnight trip to St. Thomas to exchange grant information with their administration. This new relationship has opened doors for future ministry opportunities.
Morning Message
During Christmas, our pastor and his wife, at Altona Baptist Church, were away so Billy had the privilege to preach the Sunday morning message. He spends many hours in Bible study to be prepared.
Opportunity to Help WIVH, West Indies Voice of Hope,
The Local Christian Radio Station
Jon and Tiffany Bowman manage and run WIVH out of their home. They also home school 4 young children as well as connect with local churches on the island. They are in need of some hurricane shutters. During hurricane season, while trying to keep the radio on the air, they also have to put large, heavy sheets of plywood on their windows. It protects the windows but it is time consuming and exhausting work.
Not only would this help WIVH but it would be a great place to come on a mission trip!
Praises & Prayer Requests
Praises
Ministry opportunities
Housing
Employment in these tough economic times
Prayer and financial supporters
Prayer Requests
Ministry opportunities on the island
Hearts open to a relationship with the Lord
Health & Safety
Wisdom & Guidance
Thank you so much for your prayer and financial support. We welcome anyone who is seeking a short term mission trip to contact us. You never know how the Lord could use you and your talents!
Billy & Cecilia
Contact Information
Billy 340-643-0820
Cecilia 340-643-0821
Tax deductible contributions may
be sent to
YES Ministry
P O Box 700697
St. Cloud, FL 34770
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