A Chilly Saturday

This update just in from Pastor Ron of Medora Bible Church...

Despite the chilly and rainy weather, 128 children came through the CEF tent! Please pray for the 19 who professed Christ today. There were 5 repeats, 8 assurances, and 13 bibles given out.

Pastor Ron also mentioned that many people expressed appreciation for what they were doing. That was encouraging to hear.

Those on the front lines today: Pastor Ron, Don, Joshua, Amanda, Brittanee, Rachel M., Ethan, Leslie, Gary, Linda, Cindy, Joshua, Corey, Bethany, Brooke, Rachel W., Kelly, John, Brittaney and Shane.

Friday

Wow...a great turnout today! Many thanks to Rachel, Kristen, Grace, Sarah, Michelle, Trisha, Mary, Sam, Mac, Emily and Rebeckah for their hard work.

221 children heard the gospel today, with 3 professions, 1 assurance and 1 bible given out!

Thursday at the Fair

Today was a little slow but we had 65 children through the handpainting tent. There were 6 professions, 2 assurances and 2 Bibles distributed. Working in the booth today were: Elfrieda H, Lucas K, Lucas S, Sarah W, Emily W, Peggy R, Corey R, Josh R, Ryan K and Kimberly K.

Thanks for praying!

Wednesday at the Fair

Early reports indicate that there were 206 kids through the hand painting booth today! Praise God! The team today was surprised at how many high schoolers came, and they worked to adapt their message to older people. Pray for the children that made decisions and those that had the opportunity to hear the gospel.

Serving in the tent today: Anna W, John, Julie, Cathy, Carlin, Jenna, Lucas S, Lucas K, Mrs. Knauss, Melissa, Jen, Jolene, and 4 Berean Academy students (yet unnamed:-).

Thanks for your work and prayer!

Tuesday's Update

We had alot of help today. The morning was slower than the afternoon. At some points, we had 7 handpainting stations open! We kept busy with 169 total children. 15 repeats. Pray for the 28 children that professed Christ and for the 22 who received assurance. 30 Bibles were given out.

Being a part of this fair ministry was an incredible opportunity. We're equally encouraged to see our young people be able to share the gospel. While this takes us out of our comfort zone, we're looking forward to doing it again next year.

~ John Prigge and Arlen Buzentiz, Team Coordinators

On the frontline today: Bethanne, Arlen, Kristina, Hanna, Nick, Wayne, CJ, Brandon, John, Emily, Abigail, Tiffany, Makenzie, Kristin, Ashlyn, Henry, Delores

Monday $1 Day

Again temps were cool today. There were around 93 children who were handpainted by 3:00 p.m.

A storm moved in mid-afternoon and the tent was shut down for a while.

Those on the Frontlines today were:

Cool temps, a clown and lots of kids

The weather was very cool today. The morning was slow due to the temps being so cold.

Around 2:00 our clown arrived. Once that happened, we had all 8 stations open and could hardly keep up. Praise the Lord we didn't have to turn any away. There were 197 children total today. 15 professions. 31 assurances. There were alot of parents that listened in and they seemed excited about what we were doing. ~ Team Leader, Kristin Tillotson

Those on the frontlines today: Kristin and Ben Tillotson, Natalie Beach, Grace Waldo, Danielle Beach, Whitney Hubbard, Cathy Monteleone, Bethany Franklin, Mary Krehbiel, Fletcher Myers and Mrs. Meyers.

Full Day on Saturday

Today (Saturday), the Gilmore family coordinated the ministry, with more than 15 volunteers helping. They stayed busy painting the hands of 271 children throughout the day. Six children prayed to receive Christ. We praise God for the many willing volunteers and the great weather He's given us. Please continue praying with us that the Word of God will go out clearly and with love. Pray that God watches over each child and volunteer involved.

Those on the Frontline today: Paula Unurh, Lindley Harms, Kayla Harms, Julia Williams, Linda Goossen, Melina Hartley, Sheryl Busenitz, Crystal Busenitz, Michelle Dennis, Rebecca Snow, Sarah Von Bergen, Andy Gilmore, Shannon Gilmore, Mark Gilmore, Deb Gilmore, Emily and Phil.

Gilmore Family - Team Coordinator

Fair Begins!

Today (Friday), is the first day of the fair! When we arrived this morning, we learned that our tent had blown over and sustained minor injuries. With the help of some very generous fellow believers from Kansas Bible Camp, the tent was re-erected and deemed functional once again.

We had 71 children come through and hear the Gospel. Four young people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. Eleven great volunteers helped staff the tent on Friday. Those on the frontlines today were Liz and Rachel Messer, Sarah Von Bergen, Michelle Dennis, Kristen Weddle, Rebecca Snow, Isaac Schurter, Chris Nicholson, Sarah Wagler, and Garrison Olds.

Thanks for praying ~ Tim Weddle, Team Coordinator