Needing a little loving, plus

We at Calvary Bible are trying to help a brother out.

This last Saturday, the men's group came together to help some one out. By looking at the picture above you can see he needs it. This place was passed down from his family. He has been renting apartment a for $600.00 a month. He only needs some help to get the place some what livable. By cleaning and getting the bedrooms ready, he can move into this place and work on it and take the $600.00 and put it in here. So this Summer we have a neat project in front of us. So please pray that we have a couple more people willing to help us out. This last weekend there was Rudy, Er old, Ralph and a carpenter named Mr Forbes. It looks over whelming but by His help and money we can do ALL things through HIM. Phil4 :13. So please pray that we do get more people and the funds to do it RIGHT.

A Lesson in Love

I saw a homeless vagrant who was dirty as could be.
His clothes were old and smelly, and he wandered aimlessly.

He had a little dog that followed everywhere he went,
And all it needed was a little scratch to be content.

Its love was unconditional, and it was no surprise
To see the man was like a hero in his best friend’s eyes.

He wasn’t judged by how he looked, or what he’d say or do,
And nothing could undo the bond that grew between the two.

It seems that touching such a man would be too hard for me.
I’d feel contaminated by the dirt and filth I’d see.

Yet Jesus loves the vilest sinner that He came to save,
And our good deeds are filthy rags; that’s why His life He gave.

That little dog could teach us all to love unselfishly,
And not to let unpleasant things affect what we should be.

And so I pray that I’ll look past the outward things that show,
And freely share the love of Jesus everywhere I go.

Cay, Craig, Monty, Ralph and liitle oh me. There was more guys before. Sorry I didn' t get all the guys.

Another Job Well Done.

Hey out there in the big world. I want to share a story about a Men's Group I am part of. We meet every Saturday Morning at 6:30 am. During this time we are doing a Bible study. This last month we are in the Book of Jame. In there in Chapter 1:27 talks about how as a body of Christ, we are to help out the orphans and widows that are having problems with making ends meet or even troubles. So during the last month, the men of this group have been helping a lady out with a holy roof. They started two weeks ago, by ripping off the old roof and these last couple of days we put on the singles. So the picture you see above is our finished work for the Lord and for her too.
Now I have some really GOOD NEWS for you all. Lori Deibel a friend of mine, from Calvary FTL. Well she has been going through a LOT in this last year. She had cancer of the breast. Which she had to loss both of them to stop the cancer from going any farther. But Later week she was told by the doctor that there was some spots on her bones and it could very well be more cancer. BUT by OUR prayers and encouragement. Our Lord has save the day. The test came back NEGATIVE. and boy is she relieved. Thank you so much for your prayers and e mails to her. She really does THANK each and everyone of you out there. Thanks.

Look what $8.99 buys these days.

Look how the white wire look so real. This is the back of the camers area.

Howdy Partners,

I am back in the grove and ready to rock and roll. Monday I got back and I had a chance to replace the brakes on one of our staff’s car. It was so funny to be put right back to work. It felt great, being needed and walking away knowing I did something for God that day. Well my trip back to Florida didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. If you have read any of my blogs before this one you already know what happen. I do want to thank you all for your prayers and e mails. It sure is good to know how people out there really do care and love what I do.

Okay now some thing to share with you and PLEASE DON”T share this with my neighbors next store. We have now two cameras that are set in place and ready for some action. I got these from Harbor Freight while in town last week. They really do look like real one but the cost is a little less than that. These only cost me $8.99 each. The real funny part is they rotate when you walk by and a red light shine too. So they look real but not really. So if you are having any trouble with people dropping by to borrow things from you. Try these cameras, for only $9.00. Now the real test will be when my neighbor take something, will they run away or try to break them with rocks or sticks? That will be the next problem we will encounter.

Please pray for a friend of mine. Her name is Lori Deibel. If you have read any of my blogs before this one, you know all that she is going through. But now the doctors found a spot on her bones and this could be more cancer. She is getting a bone scan this week. So please keep her in your prayers. Thank you again.

Laura, Greg, Bonita and my mom Florence.

Thank you for your prayers

This is THANK YOU to all of you that have been praying for my family and me. The funeral was this last Saturday morning. During the time there I had a chance to see my cousins that I have not seen since my dad’s funeral. Greg and his wife Laura and one of Laura’s daughter’s were there. Then I saw Bonita and Chuck. It sure was good to see them, but I wish it was a more of a reunion than a funeral. I was hoping to see some of my other family members. But sorry to say they had other things going on, plus some were out of the area. I understand how things happen. I did have a time with Greg, Laura and Bonita, Just getting caught up on what has been happening. So it turned out pretty good. Other people that came were brothers (of Aunt Thelma) and wives... One of the brothers (Bob) just came to the grave site and left for home right away. Reason he called Greg later on and told him he was sorry that he didn’t come over for some time with them. The reason was he just was having too hard of a time knowing his sister has passed from this earth. Getting back to talking with my cousins, found out a lot of things have been happening in the family and not knowing anything about it. Folks this is what I have been talking about how our family should be one of our top things to keep involved with. I really wish there was a time or something to get together with out being funerals or even weddings. Just a time to reflex on what has been happening in our lives and just a good time. But the way the world is spinning out of control and everyone with this and that. I understand how it happens. But that still is no excuse for it. So anyone out there that has not talked or spend time with your family, go, JUST GO DO IT. I am at the airport as I speak.Take care talk with you later on.

This was a fast shot, I didn't want people getting up set for taking their picture. But this is the inside of the Tri Rail. See bikes on the right .

Skyline in South Beach, Fl. ,Looking North

Good day all,

Well folks while I am staying for a couple more days, reason the funeral is Saturday morning. I went for a great bicycle ride yesterday. I rode to the Hillsboro train station. Got on the Tri rail and rode it south to the Metro Transfer station. Got off there and rode my bike down 79^th Street, towards Miami Beach. Went over the JFK Causeway and rode through Miami beach and rode down to South beach on Collins Ave. While going down that way, I took a lot of pictures, just noticing how many places have chanced since my last trip. So the pictures you are seeing are the way it is now. Boy there is sure a lot of construction going all over that area. They tear down and build another building twice as tall. It sure was a good time to clear out my mind and focus on Him. I just enjoyed the time and while on the train talked with a couple of guys down and back up. If you have never ridden the Tri Rail. Please just go for a ride and I really think you will enjoy your time and even you’re saving of money. My trip from Deerfield to Metro was $7.75 round trip. During the weekend it is only $4.00 round trip. So if you have some spare time just take a ride and enjoy it. I will talk with you guys later on. I really am looking forward to how God is working this all out during my time here. So please keep my family in prayer for this Saturday morning is the funeral. It will be up in Winter Haven, Florida. We will be leaving tomorrow afternoon so we can get settled and not be running around, Saturday morning. Take care Tom

Good day fellow friends and family

Well my vacation has taken a twist. Sad note my aunt Thelma as passed. So while here I will stay until the funeral. That will be up in Winter Haven, on Saturday morning at 10 am. So I am asking all of you out there to keep my family in prayer and that I will be able to comfort them in this time of sorrow. I know it has been a long road to get the family together for some kind of reunion. The real sad part is I wish this could happen under differ times. I know our Lord in the middle of our lives and He will bless the time we do have together. So at this time I will be getting back into Nassau on Monday morning. I will do the booking after I have finished this blog in. Thank you so much for your prayers and if you like to write something for my family, you can send it to my e mail address. toms@alcbahamas.org Tom

This is what life is all about

Vactation has started

Hello all, I have made it here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If anyone knows me, you would realize my first places to visit. I flew in on Tuesday at 12pm. I got my car and I was on my way. My first stop was Char Hut. This place is the . The BEST hamburgers in the world. Onion rings are to die for. Folks if you every get over to my neck of the woods in Bahamas, you will only find Wendy’s Burger King and McDonalds. So my love of hamburgers is not filled. Then kids the next day I had the best large cup of decaf coffee in the world. Dunkin Donuts. Hey we have them over there but. Okay, I will tell you a little store about my first time ordering a decaf from our DD. I ask for an extra large Decaf and I watch this take a cup and then pour water into it and then put it in the micro wave. I asked what are you doing? She said making your coffee. I then ask what it was. She pulled out a small pack that had Sanka on it. I just said okay and got the cup, tasted it and through it out. So we really don’t have their kind of coffee over there. Starbucks yes but that is not DD

By looking at the note about my first things I wanted, shows you how we can think and even plan our time some where and by His grace it happens. I wish I did this more with my time with Him. The really beautiful thing about Him is he knows even before I think it. That is the love He has for all of us. I will be here until June 20^th. I hope to keep you all inform on all that is happening here.

By HIS Grace you shall be saved.

Duct Tape or Nails
A man dies and goes to heaven.
Of course, St. Peter meets him at the Pearly Gates.
St. Peter says, "Here's how it works.
You need 100 points to make it into heaven
You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was.
When you reach 100 points, you get in."
"Okay," the man says,
"I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St.Peter, "that's worth three points!"
"Three points?" he says.
"Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service."
"Terrific!" says St. Peter. "That's certainly worth a point."
"One point!?!!"
"I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says.
"Two points!?!! "Exasperated, the man cries.
"At this rate the only way I'll get into heaven is by the grace of God."
"Bingo, 100 points! Come on in!"
We often try to fix problems with WD-40 and duct tape.
God did it with nails
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:9 NIV

This a long one but, it is worth checking it out.

Those Born 1930-1979
READ TO THE BOTTOM FOR QUOTE OF THE MONTH BY JAY LENO. IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ELSE---VERY WELL STATED
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank Kool-aid made with sugar, but we weren't overweight because,
WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computer! s, no Internet or chat rooms.......
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever!
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL!
If YOU are one of them...CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.
While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave (and lucky) their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it.

The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:
"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"
For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us...go ahead and delete this

You all can see how stressed out I am????

It is that time of the year, VACTATION

During June 12 to the 20^th I will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am really looking forward in the time to just chill. This is the one of my times to get back over there and even do some shopping. Folks I really have been having a good time over here doing maintenance. Everyday there is something else to fix. That what makes the ministry exciting. Just like today I need to work on our train. The hitch is ed and if I don’t fix it today it will just get worse. It is funny how that work out. You think about how people believe in evolution hey think things get fixed in time. But I am sorry to say that really doesn’t happen. I will be on my computer during that time there. So if you have any questions or just want to stop bye to say hello. My e mail address is toms@alcbahamas.org I would love to hear or even see you while in town. So please pass it on about my stay there for 8 days.

This is called the Office Praise, I received this from a friend here in the Bahamas.

O-Oh Lord, help me not cuss anybody out today
F-Freeze my tongue, if somebody gets in my way
F-Fill me with your grace, so that I might stay cool
I-I'm trying to do right, but I ain't nobody's fool
C-Cause me to humble myself, before I get fired
E-Even a saint like me sometimes gets tired

P-Praise your name, because you've saved me, many times before
R-Rise up in me before I get in the door
A-All Mighty One, you know I need you close
I-Inspire me to be kind, if not to all, to most
S-Show me how to be an example of your love, not
E-Even me Lord, I hope it's not too late
"Today I ask God to meet me at the office door, and sit with me all day"
"To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it."

Our truck, Kia. I know it has not run for almost a year now. But one of these days we need to get it fixed.

Inside of the cottage( storage)

Just stopping bye to say hello,

You might not believe this, but our neighbors have visited our Camp now. They decided they didn't like the way the windows in our Kai were. So they made some changes and to me I am very sick to see all they have done. I guess during their visit they needed to go into our Cottage, (storage) and do some shopping around. All they did in there was move things around and just make a mess. People we need your prayers and if you might have ideas on how to stop these visit. I would love to hear your plains. We have been looking at cameras and other things to watch them act out their deeds. I just don't understand why they think they can just do anything and not pay. We all know that our Lord is watching and He is keeping track of these things. So I know at the end of their lives He will deal with them. For now I just would like to have some peace on all that is going on. I know prayer works and we just need to trust in Him on all things. Like the Taurus, remember how they destroyed that? Well let us just give to our Lord and look for His wisdom and we will see His glory at the end. Take care and I pray all is well with you.

Just think of how Satan is out there.

The Duck and the Devil

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved! In a panic, he hid the duck in the wood pile; only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes" But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen." Then she whispered to him,” Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.” Sally just smiled and said, "Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." She whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's; he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, "Sweetheart, I know.” You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you.” Thought for the day and every day thereafter: Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)...whatever it is...You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you.

The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness; He not only forgives you, but He forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved. Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share this with a friend and always remember: God is at the window! When Jesus died on the cross; he was thinking of you!

These are my good friends, The Roths'

Helo to all of my family and freinds

I have someone special to tell you about. Their names are Dan, Natalie, Hannah and Danny. This family has been serving here at the ALC for the last four (4) years. They came from the west part of Florida and believed called the Islands of the Bahamas. They first went to Cat Island to help out the Halls. The Halls were running a Christian orphanage. While there Dan heard about ALC and came over to check it out. While here he fell in love and pulled his family together and decided to serve here after their time on Cat Island. So this place has been very blessed and thankful for his time and all that his family put into here at the ALC. So now he believes they are called to go to Hungry and serve there now. They left here Friday May 28, 2007. Their plans are to stay in Florida for a little while and then go up north to PA.,where they are from. They will stay there until their flight leaves for Hungry in first part of Aug. So at this time I just want everyone know how our Lord uses people for a season and then they are called out to another one. THANK YOU Dan and family for all you guys have done and I know we all will miss you very much. So folks if you think of them keep them in prayer and I know God will use them mightily.

This is what I spent Friday to fill my truck.

Check this out.

All these examples do NOT imply that gasoline is cheap;
it just illustrates how outrageous some prices are....
You will be really shocked by the last one!!!!
(At least, I was.)
Compared with Gasoline......
Think a gallon of gas is expensive?
This makes one think, and also puts things in perspective.
Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 ... $10.32 per gallon
Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ........$9.52 per gallon
Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 .... $10.17 per gallon
Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 $10.00 per gallon
Brake Fluid 12 oz $3.15 . $33.60 per gallon
Vick's Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 ... $178.13 per gallon
Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .. $123.20 per gallon
Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ....... . $25.42 per gallon Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 .....$84.48 per gallon
And this is the REAL KICKER...Evian water 9 oz $1.49. $21.19 per gallon! $21.19 for WATER and the buyers don't even know the source.
(Evian spelled backwards is Naive.)
Ever wonder why printers are so cheap?
So they have you hooked for the ink. Someone calculated the cost of the ink at you won't believe it....but it is true......$5,200 a gal. (five thousand two hundred dollars)
So, the next time you're at the pump,
be glad your car doesn't run on
water, Scope, or Whiteout, Pepto Bismol, Nyquil
or God forbid, Printer Ink!!!!!
Just a little humor to help ease the pain of your next trip to the pump...
And - If you don't pass this along to at least one person,
your muffler will fall off!!

Hey which one should I vote for? Oh I can't vote here

Hey a awhile back, I got a hair cut, not more dreds.

Do you know anyone that might need a car ??

Hey our neighbors dropped by.

I am sorry to say, yes they have been back. They broke out the front windshield and went through the glove box last week. So this week was the need for a radio and the (both ) side mirrors. Folks I really not sure what we need to do to stop them. The police came and took finger prints and pictures. This problem is starting to get out of hand. It is the question what will be next? We as a staff have talked about cameras, guard dogs and even hire a security company. This all takes money that we don't have to spend. The cameras go for $2000. 00, the dog could cost $ 1500.00, then the guard would be even more. I have talked with other people that have had the same problems. Everyone said about the same. The things you are loosing, are they worth putting that kind of money into it. I believe maybe the cameras are the best idea. The dog could be poisoned, the guard way too much money. So if anyone out there has a idea, please pass it on to me so we can stop it now. We all know prayer is the main focus and He can do it all. Thank you again.

I have found away around getting pictues to my blog

It sure is some more work, but now I can send pictures to my blog. The only way is to e mail them to myself and use someone else computer to down load them too and then send them to my blog. I really not sure why my computer is not working right. I have sent three e mails to the people that over see the picture area. They have told me they just are not sure why I can not do it. So for now this is my only way. I pray you have a wonderful day and may He be praise in your life.

Hey folks I am sorry for not writing sooner. This last week has been a busy one. You might not all know this, but Pastor Dan, my boss, has decide to move to Hungry (spelling) So this last week I have been on my own. We got our self a new roommate and then Sunday two guys from Pa. came in. The roommate name is Edward. He is from New Jersey. Really nice guy and loves the Lord. Gray and Garnette from Pa. they came in to work on our new bath house, plus another famly home. With needed to be redone. The plumber before now just didn't have a clue on what we wanted and did his own thing. So we needed to tare out the old pipe and relay it. Boy it sure was a big job and the neat thing is it even looks like the plains show. Is that not some good news. I wish I could send some pictures but my computer is not letting me do that. I have asked for help from the people that do the picture thing. They have told me to do this and that. But sorry to say still no go. So maybe by next week we can send them. I know that it is a big thing you all love to see. I know it is not my writing you look for. Pictures are so good in showing what I am trying to say. So pray that I can start sending pictures again next week. Okay I need to get going now and I will keep you all in the loop. May our Lord bless your weekend and just have some fun. Bye.

Hey you guys, will not beleive this one????

Last Saturday night, a group of us from the ALC staff. We all went to a place called the Rainforest. At this place we had a chance to listen to an orchestra. The name of them is The Bahamas Concert Orchestra. They performed, ‘The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace’. I really did enjoy the time to relax and just listen to some great works. We actual had a couple of friends performing in it. Laura Dannek played a French horn. Violin II was played by three s that go to Calvary Bible and even play there during services. I was very impress with all that was taken place. I really enjoyed this woman named Martine Cardinal (Violin Leader) she was having a lot of fun. Just by watching her, if she was standing I believe she would have been dancing while playing. She was incredible. I would love to get one of her cds to listen to one of these days. So don’t laugh, it was a great night and I felt right at home getting dressed up a little. I am looking forward to hear them perform in Aug. 2007.
Sorry to say I am having trouble sending pictures again to this blog.

Hey remember I told you I would tell you about the Unity Home?

Hi, these are some the people that live here at the Unity House. I have the honor each and every Thursday to go in and do a Bible study. It is so neat to be able to read to them and ask questions. At first I use to read a chapter, example, Book of James. I would read a couple of verses and then go to other places of the Bible where the you can relate to what he was saying. Example: In verse 1 James is calling himself a Bond servant. So you go to Deuteronomy 15:16. Which this area is talking about what a slave that has gotten free from his master and he would love to stay and still work for him. So now by doing this he has become a bond servant. While doing it this way I was loose them and they just would listen but never ask questions. I was talking over their heads. So now I use this Children Bible (with pictures) and read one area and then ask questions. It has been a learning excepts for me.
The sad part about all this is, they sit under this carport all day long. There is no TV, they have a stero now. But most of the time they just sit and sleep around on the sofas. So I am asking for prayer, that more people would come and visit them and even take some of them out for a ride or whatever. Well I need to get going now. Bye

Brothers in Christ working together.

Hello all. About three weeks ago we started working on this roof at the Untiy House. By looking at the first picture you can see how much water damage there was. But we at Calvary Bible got together and decided to come in and repair their roof. By God grace and moneys we got the job done. There is a still some other work needed there, but adleast we finished the carport that they sit under each and everyday of the week. I will be sending other pictures on the people next time. Please enjoy this day and reflex on all the things we have and the ones that don't.

This is before we came in and did the repair.

We have a new look at the Camp

About three weeks ago, the students of Patmos and staff here worked on a neat project. We were to fix up the area that is in front of the cabins and the job went well. By looking at the old cabin area and the new. It is amazing what a little grass and rock can do to change a look. So when you guys get over here, I think you will really enjoy the new look. There are other things that are going on too. I will show you those picture the next time. Please keep us in prayer.

One day tires, next gone

Please keep our things in prayer

If you have read the story under this one you will understand our dilemma. I am sorry to say during last night our neighbors came by to get a couple of items. By looking at the Taurus you can see something more is wrong. The tires are being used by someone else. At this time we think it is them. We really don’t have any proof. But if you have been reading my blog for anytime, you will hear of other things missing. So PLEASE keep us in prayer for our things here and we now really do need more transportation.

1996 Taurus, PROBLEM

Prayer Needs

Last Thursday morning Pastor Dan and his family were traveling near downtown, Nassau. During that time he noticed some noises in the front end. Whiling driving he noticed again another noise and then the steering started being hard to drive. He called me and asks what I thought it could be. I really was not sure, but I told him about a garage around the corner where he was at. So he drove there ( in prayer) and right after pulling in the driveway, the steering stopped working all together. He told me that he could spin the steering wheel, without any force at all. He got out and saw the engine lying on the ground. The main frame that holds the engine in place gave way and there it sits. You can see the picture about what has happen. The guy there told Pastor Dan that he could not repair it. Plus he said in all of his years (40) working on cars and trucks, he has ever seen anything like this.
My prayer requests are, we need another car and truck to be able to do God’s work here. All we have now is the buses (3) and a Jeep (for the staff to use). So if anyone wants to go somewhere or what ever. There are no means. So PLEASE keep it in prayer. I thank you in advance.

Servents from the Most High

It Is So Good To Have Help

The couple you see above here are Faye and Bob Browning. They have been doing all kinds of differ jobs here at the ALC. They are a couple that loves to go places that are in need and they are willing to get the job done. Their home is in Canada (London) during the summer months. The other times they are missionaries and are willing to do what ever is needed. Bob retired from Lift Truck Business. While he was working there the Lord had shown him how and what is needed to fix trucks and other machinery. Bob just did what ever was needed and he did a great job. Just one thing comes to mind is the back hoe. He welded up all of the holes and tighten all of the oil lines that were leaking. It was such joy to be able to work along side of him and to even learn more about how to fix things. It was such a blessing to have them both here. Faye recover the Camp mattress by sowing new material and pulling the foam out and pushing it back in the new material. Looks great and I know the groups that come in will really enjoy the comfort and knowing there are no holes in their bed. They were here for two months and they stayed in cabin # 3. If anyone out there has been here before they know what I am saying about that cabin. It has a tin roof and the windows don’t open all the way plus there is a cement floor in there too. They told me that if we ripped down that cabin they will not have a home the next time they come. The reason I bring this up is, I have heard that the new bath house is going to be built there. I myself feel, if we have a build already don’t rip it down use it for storage or even maintence items. It is hard to find places that are secure and water proof around here. If you would please keep us in prayer for more people like Faye and Bob to come and help us out.

I have to tell the world this

I have to tell you all that I am sorry for the way I have been talking with you. Since I have become a Christian, the way I speak is not for all of you. The only reason I am saying this is, I love you all and I just love to share my heart with you. Last week we had a Pastor Kelly Lyons here to do a couple of teachings. The one I went to was Thursday night. He was talking about how as Christians talk to each other. Just like the words born again, saved fellowship and blessings. Now the family and friends that I have been trying to reach by this means just look at the blog and start reading. About the second sentence they are turning to something else. So, I am trying to say I am sorry for the way I speak now. But this is my life now. Being a Born again Christian means I need to share my heart and this comes out this way. I am not trying to push Christ down anyone’s throat. I am trying to show the world the truth and what God has been doing in my life. So if you can’t understand my way, please e mail me and I will explain or even try to change my tone a little. All I know is I love Christ with all of my heart and I want you all to have that same love.

God's Wings

A little something to put things in perspective. An article in
National Geographic several years ago provided an interesting picture
of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park , forest
rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.
One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched
Statuesque on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened
by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he
gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their
mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster,
had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered
them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would
rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies.
When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the
mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, so
those under the cover of her wings would live.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find
refuge." (Psalm 91:4)
Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember
The One who loves you, and then be different because of it. My
Instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and
I picked you. Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed .
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will
Treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.

Taxes

A tax assessor came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place. "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian. "List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed. The Christian said:
"First, I have everlasting life, John 3:16
Second, I have a mansion in heaven, John 14:2
Third, I have peace that passes all understanding, Philippians 4:7
Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 1 Peter 1:8
Fifth, I have divine love which never fails, 1 Corinthians 13:8
Sixth, I have a faithful wife, Proverbs 31:10
Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children, Exodus 20:12
Eighth, I have true, loyal friends, Proverbs 18:24
Ninth, I have songs in the night, Psalms 42:8
Tenth, I have a crown of life, James 1:12"
The tax assessor closed his book, and said, "Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation."
I pray that all of us will have this kind of tax free "wealth
I just want to tell you all out there, I thank you for things to put in the blog. Plus that I really am thankful to know this is my own life. Please reflex on these things and remember our home is not here. HEAVEN.

Rudy, Kevin, Ed, Monty, Joe, Harlod and Pastor Allen Lee

The Men's Bible Study

The picture that you see above is the men that come out on Saturday morning (6:30am). Our main focus on this is to raise leaders in our church. These guys have been doing this for many years. The men that you see are not all of them. It is a funny thing about that. Some mornings we have 6 to 9 and other days 10 to 13. Well enough about them. The study that we are working on is called, Cross Cultural Missions. We have been talking about missions now for about 6 weeks. The reason I am telling you about this one subject is to show why I am here in the Bahamas. To be able to live and share my life with another cultural. I know we don’t think the Bahamas is another one, but it is. The way of life around is a lot differ than back in Florida. Remember this nation is only 33 years old. Not like the States 231 years old. They have come a long way but there is so much more for them to do. I have talked about the roads and the signs before. I know it is a small part but if you are driving along and there is no signal light working, they don’t use the stop and go way. Their plains are to just drive threw. Like I told you before about there stop signs, there is a yield sign inside of the stop sign. So full stop does not happen. Like I said before this is only a small diffence. So during our study I get a chance to hear what the men think of the things around here and then I get to put my two cent in. So the study is very much part of my life here. So please if you believe God is calling you out to mission field, remember the place you live is just has important to share the Gospel as any other country. Please keep the Bahamas in prayer; this next month is the time they will be doing their politics. This is an election year and it will be happening May 2. So please pray for peaceful and ordering time.
Hey if you every have questions about why I am here or you just want to know more about this place, PLEASE e mail me at, toms@alcbahamas.org
Thank you for your prayers and listening.

This was at the end when they were leaving for the day.

This was the 8 to 12 year olds, only

Easter Monday, FUN DAY

What a beautiful day to enjoy the outdoors. The people came and we serve them. There were a lot of them. I don’t have the count, to tell you how many. But we all had things to do. My main job was making sure all the stations had their supplies and if they were running low I would need to run out and buy some more. It ran so well that I was not ask, not even once to run and get more. The only running I needed to do was back and forth to the Camp for more Hamburg’s and hot dogs. Tony was doing was precooking them so the time on the grill would only be minute or two. Boy did we go through them. There was 600 to start and used about 450 of them. Not sure on the dogs.
The kids were the ones that got the most out of this day. By looking at the picture above you can see we had an Easter egg hunt. Micheol sent them out and they just ran as hard has they could to find some eggs. Everyone got a couple or more. The train ride was so good. You start out with Ashley telling you that we are going in a time zone change. We are now in 33Ad. Then a gorilla comes out and scared the kids a little. Down the road we run into a man named Peter. He gets on the train and tells us all about this man Jesus and how Peter and his friends were willing to be part of Jesus’ life, three and half years. Then they took Him away and put Him on the cross and now He is in the tomb. While riding along a Roman Guard came running up asking if we know where Jesus’ body is. Have we stolen it? We just rode by and saw for our own eyes He was gone. That only can mean one thing!!!!!. He has risen from the . May we all rejoice in knowing that? That train ride was our time to share about His time on this earth and to tell ALL He has raisin and rejoice in knowing that. It was really done right and I think most of them enjoyed it. I know I did. Have a great day. Bye for now.

Sorry but I had some trouble with putting my pictures in order.

This was our Sonrise service time.

Sonrise Easter 2007

Hey look at how clear it is.

Captain bruce and first mate, Billy?

Hey, I am in the writing mode

Well folks I pray that your Easter was a beautiful time to reflex on what He has been doing in your life. This morning we at the ALC had a chance to have our own Sonrise Service. It was a great time of worship and hearing our Pastor Chet teach on the power of the Son. He was using the sun that we have each and every day of our lives. He talked about how we could set a clock to the time it raise and sets. Just like our Lord Jesus Christ. He is there right on time. We think it is not fast enough or He is not listening to us. But He is always. The time is running out BUT He will show up and you will see some amazing things happen. The area that we were in is 1 Corinthians 15:1- 8. This area is about how there was 513 people that saw Jesus after He rose from the dead. Then just think how if it was a lie, to keep all of them on the same page. Saying yes Jesus rose and yes to all the other things that He did. Then be willing to dead for a LIE. I don’t think I would even do something like that. So by reading and studding His Word you can see and understand way we do what we do. It is all about Him and what He did for us. Please reflex on your lives and see ALL that He has blessed you with. Just enjoy your time on this earth and look forward in what is a head. Please folks, I am asking you ALL to look at your lives and PRAISE Him for all. Then look at how many times He has gotten you out of trouble or a thing you thought was the end. He does LIVE and He is right next you now. Thank Him for all and enjoy this day.

A Day On The High Seas

This last Saturday afternoon we, at the ALC had a chance to take a boat ride and just chill. Man we all needed and it was worth the time. We got at Harbor Dock and broad a ship called Bahamas’ Star. The Captain is named Bruce; he has been a captain now for 32 years. His crew’s names are Billy which is in this picture above, with Captain Bruce too. There is another crew member named Nick. Well we started out around 10:30am leaving the harbor by motor. Got out about ¼ mile and shut the engine down and put up the large sail. Man that was so neat to see and just riding on the wind was great. The peace and quite was something we all needed and really did enjoy. We got out about 6 miles and threw out the anchor and ate some lunch. Then some of us got brave and went into the chilly ocean. I was only in there for about 10 minutes. The rest of the staff went in and out all afternoon. Jumping and snorking. The water was clear and you could see how beautiful our Lord made the coral reefs. A couple of the staff went down and brought up some star fish. The rest of us just laid around on the top side and just enjoyed our time relaxing. Man I sure got burnt and a couple of the other did too. I know better, to use sun screen and get out from under the sun when you can. I just had such a good time of talking with him (Bruce) and his crew to hear all the wonderful things He (Christ) has been doing in this ministry. This is the web page that they gave me, so you can check it out yourself and see. www.7cscharters.com
I am so happy to be part of this ALC and staff seeing so many things that do happen around this island everyday. Please reflex on what He (Christ) did for you this Easter Sunday (2007 years ago) and just enjoy some quite time.

This is for the kids to climb on.

Tony doing his thing

Fixing the place up

These last couple of weeks we have had a chance to clean and just make this place look even better than before. By looking at the picture above, you can see a face lift that Tony is doing. It is not a face lift but a fresh coat of paint. Boy it really does look so much better. There are projects all over this campus, the boat that we received last year. It got a coat of paint too. Almost everything around here got some kind of work done to it. It is so good to have so many hands here to get these things done. Patmos has been such a blessing. Just think if any other place could get 20 students to work, clean and do what ever is needed. That to us is just so neat to see. Our Lord has been so good to us here. If you could just image all that needs to get done around here. I just want to say it is ALL His doing. Please keep the students in prayer. They have 6 more weeks to go. Then they are to go back to their homes or where ever God sends them. We are really praying for some to come back to help us out here. Only He knows who they are. May our Lord bless this Passion Week. HAPPY EASTER

A Night With The Single's

This last Saturday night we got together for a time of games and just fellowship. The sad part is only four (4) showed up and even one of them had to leave to get some work done at home. Folks I really would like to see this group get closer and willing to share their fellowship with us. Hey anyone from the Bahamas (here) is welcome to come and just let your hair down and spends time together.
Well this time we ended up eating some good food and watching a movie. The movie is called Second Hand Loin. Hey if you want to enjoy a great (clean) movie and walk away saying boy I am sure glad that I took the time to watch it. Please rent it and just enjoy some great entertament. I will not tell you about it but, at the end you will understand all that is going on.
Well our next time getting together with Singles will be the April 28th. Then in May we are planning to got to Harbor Island for an over night stay. I will write again this week on something else that is going on around here. May our Lord bless this Holy Week for you and all of your families.