Greetings! It’s Tuesday evening, about 11:00pm and we are just winding down for the night. After the amazing adventures of traveling by plane, train, and automobile, we finally arrived around 7:00pm, where we were greeted by our new friends at Crossroads Church of Long Island. Lots of burgers, chips and sodas later we sat down to an orientation time, complete with introductions of Sterling and his 2 summer missionaries/interns.
Now, I need you to understand these 2 interns are playing a big role in what takes place this summer at CCLI. While Sterling takes care of the “regular” stuff around the church office, Julie and Melanie, both college students from Texas, are responsible for planning for the Kidz Camp and playing “guide” to the many mission teams coming to CCLI this summer. From preparing crafts to helping us navigate the Railroad system, these 2 rock!
And to continue… we had our orientation, set up our bunk rooms, did some unpacking, had a bit of fellowship time, and now, are very ready for bed! Tomorrow is our “fun day” before Kidz Camp starts and we will be traveling into Manhattan to see some sights, and maybe do a little souveniring
A few prayer items before I go…
- Jenna, Sterling’s wife, went into the hospital this morning for some Kidney Stone related stuff. If all goes well, she should be home tomorrow.
- Registration for Kidz Camp sits around 30 people – which is HUGE when you consider that there has not been a program like this for years at this church. Please pray for more children/students, the workers, and most importantly, that those involved would come to know more about a loving God who desires to have a personal relationship with them.
- Construction is one of the things that we have noticed around here. CCLI is in the process of updating its fellowship hall, adding 2 new bathroom/shower areas, and reflooring parts of its education space. While the work has been started by great mission teams over the last few months, there is still more to do. From replacing flooring to painting to installing some showers/toilets/sinks, there is work-a-plenty, and we believe our God can meet these needs for working hands.
To those of you keeping up with our adventure, “Thank you!” We covet your prayers and are encouraged to know you are with us in heart.
Until next time…
--Bryan Martisek
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I am so excited to read about your mission trip. I pray God will show a mighty work while you are there. Give my howdy to Sterling and Jenna. I know you will fall in love with NY as I have.
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