This is David and his son, Martin

It has been a long time, I know.

I just have not had the time to work on this. I am sorry, because I know there are a lot of you guys out there like to read it and see the pictures too. We have had a couple of jobs to get done by this week-end. So here is a small up date. Last week David, his son, Martin and I have been trying to get the large yellow bus ready for painting. we had Patmos and other groups come in to sand and scape off the old paint and some rust. Then Wednesday, David started to prime it with white primmer. The bus was called, by a named Jen, the Cheese Bus. reason it use to be a like the school buses back in the states. Now it is called the Marshmallow bus or the Snow bus. By looking you can understand why. Hey here in the Bahamas, the prisoners are driven around from jail to court each day on a Large Bus like this and it is painted Bright white too.
This next week we have a group of students coming just to paint this bus, as a World theme. not sure all they are going to do, but I have seen their work before. They are the ones that have painted the other buses and Our Camp building too. They are all art students and the school they are coming from is in Ga, (I think) SACD is the nick name for them. So when they are finish painting it I will send more pictures on that.
Well I need to get going now. I will try to write more this week-end. I am well and things are looking great for us in the way of people helping with staff. A guy named Michelo is coming back to work here the 1st of April.

It has been a long time, I know.

This is our Home Bible Group for 2008

Hey our Home Bible Study is doing WELL.

This last Wednesday we had our Bible Study up in the Barn at the Adventure Learning Centre. It sure was neat to see all that came out. We have been going there this book by Kay Arther. It deals with everyday things and how we deal with them. I feel so blessed to be part of this group. Every one is from Calvary Bible Church. Which is such a great one. I am so glad to see all of our friends.
This week, at the church is our Mission Confer. It will go on until Sunday. Yesterday we had three speakers. One was working on freeing the children that have been made salves. The next one was from China, he was telling us that over 20,000 people each day are coming to the Lord. Which shows that His return is right around the corner. There are over 850,000 people that still need to hear the Word. So if you think of it, PLEASE pray for them. Then last night we had a woman named Phiys. She is from Hatia and she has been there over thirdly years. Her prayer is that the children there will get food and not starve to . She told us of the week before how 19 people from no food. That sure is uncalled for. Just think of the food that we all waste each and every day of our lives.
So if you guys think of these people, PRAY and PRAY some more. Thank you for your time and I will try to keep up with the things that are going one this week.

This was our Feb. 14th party

It was such a great time to get together and have fellow ship and eat some great food. Hey we got talking about how women here own their own homes. I just asked them and three of them told me they have bought. I know guys back in Florida that have bought their homes. I only know a couple of s back there that have bought. Knowing this the guys here just don't understand and they look at these s and feel they are not as good as the women that own homes. So they will not even talk with them. But now I living back in Florida or here would be neat and I would not have any trouble with that. No problem Man.
Hey it sure is nice to get all together and enjoy a night of fun. We even played a game of bingo using the Valitimes theme. I wish I could tell you I won. BUT no every one else did. My problem was, we were using paper boards and unpoped corn. The fan kept blowing my paper around and the seeds blew off too. I hope and pray that things are doing well for all out there and if you want to talk, PLEASE feel free to write me any time.
That would be toms@alcbahamas.org
I love hearing and listening to my friends out there.

This was our time, Singles Sat Night, Feb. 23,2008

Do you remember Abbott / Costello ???????

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about
buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write
proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, ! for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm
sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some
straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track
my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............

Gifts from my Family Ministry, plus sheets and stuff.

Calvary Family Ministry 2008

This last weekend we had a group come in from Ft Lauderdale, Fl. Their heart was to bless others and even blessing us with some very needed tools. I was only with them during the time they handed out fliers, for the next days, outing. I was watching all the kids and parents. they just look like they were here to have some fun and let the Bahamas children know how much they love God. I saw how the Bahamain kids just ran to them and wanted what ever they had. I was not there for the outing at Pinewood Park, but I heard there was about 200 kids at one time there. Folks this is what our children here need, love and just letting them know how much we all have to give. That is why i am here and I believe now I will have more time to spend with the Camp groups this next season. So please if you see Reuben or any one from this group, let them know how much we at ALC love having them come. I did have a little time to talk with one of the single moms (Alva) and I hear how much fun she had too. She just had a great time and she felt so much love here. She is from a island herself. If I try to spell the island's name, you know how I spell.
I did have a chance to hand out my card and I really hope I do hear from them. Folks this is my way of letting the world know what is going on in my life and here at ALC. If you could please pass this blog on to others, I love sharing the things that are going on here and in my life.

Warning, from a friend in Florida. Carol is her name.

This web page will explain to you what we are trying to get out. It is so wrong how others are trying to destory our computers. Please check it out and let me know if you have or know of any one that has been hit by this.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/valentine.asp

Something I caught myself doing.

Last week I went out and got a couple of movies. The guy at the store told me these are great ones. Well I got home and stated watching this one, it is true store. It started out with a seen with Tom Hanks and these three women in a hot tub, all with out clothes. I kept watching knowing this was a true story and it must have a good story line. Watching it, one of my room mates came in during this time. There was a lot of differ words too. He sat down and kept watching it with me. He didn't say anything. We finished watching it and went to bed. I got to the bed and walk back to the living room and got the movie and destoryed it. The next morning. I saw my room mate and told him about what I thought of the movie. I told him I was sorry for him to see that movie. I told him I destoryed it. He told me he felt bad too and he was so glad to hear what I had to say about it. So from this point on I have asked my room mates to say some thing if they come in and hear or see something that is not to good to do. The story you see after this you can understand better. I know what is good and bad but sometimes we look at things and our hearts get a little bit harder. Then the next time a little bit more. so please check what you are watching and have others help you too. s this is to you too. I know some of you out there like to go to the edge and just push it a little bit.

Would like to share some thing I am dealing with.

I have a store for you all. I might have share this before but I believe this will hit home.
There was this family. The children wanted to go to the movies. So dad and mom pack up the car and left to see what is playing there. They got there and was looking at the ratings and the write up on each movie. Well one of the children said dad, this one has a little bit of in it. Then his daughter tells about, this one has a little bit of in it. The last children spoke and told of the other movie had a little bit of . Well, the dad listen to all of other reviews. He tells his family may be we should go home and find some thing that we have there, plus he would make brownies. Okay they said and they piled back in the car and left for home. When they got there he told his kids to get the movie ready and he would be in the kitchen making the brownies. After a little while he came out with the brownies and told them not to touch until he had a chance to tell them a little story. The all gather around the table and listen to their dad. He started out with remember what you all told me about the movies? Yes dad, well now while we talk about the movies, remember the little bit of , little bit of , the little bit of . well now let us look at this and the brownies that I have made. During the time making them up I went to the back yard and you know George our dog, well I picked up a little bit of his dodo and mixed it in with the brownies. Now let us talk about the little bit of things. What do you think about a little bit of stuff. Okay now let us eat these brownies that have a little bit of George' s dodo mixed into it.

Please let your kids know about this.

This is a new known as 'strawberry quick', I don't know if this applies to Nassau & Freeport but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.

There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy that sizzles and 'pops' in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out to kids in school yards. They are calling it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.

Kids are ingesting this thinking that it is candy and being rushed off to the hospital in dire condition. It also comes in chocolate, peanut butter, cola, cherry, grape and orange.

Please instruct your children not to accept candy from strangers and even not to accept candy that looks like this from a friend (who may have been given it and believe it is candy) and to take
any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc. immediately.

Pass this email on to as many people as you can (even if they don't have kids) so that we can raise awareness and hopefully prevent any tragedies from occurring.

Hello to all,

Yesterday I posted a Amber Alert. I have found out it was a hoax and I pulled it. I am sorry but I believe my fellow friends send these things knowing the truth. But this one was not. I am sorry if I started some thing. Please make sure when ever you send something, you know it to be true. Please pass this on to others about the junk that is being passed on. We as Christians want to believe every one out there. Thank you again and I will try to stay on top of these things when they come to me.

Good day to all.

I just want to share a story about how GOOD God is. About a week ago we had the games with Patmos students. During that time I was taking pictures. So during one of the games I was in. My camera that I bought back in the states in June of last year. Which only cost me around $150.00 dollars. It got broken. I tried to safe it and make it work but my efforts were not the answer. So now not have a camera and NOW my blog is working. What do I do? Do I go out and pay some good money for a new one? Oh the camera I had is from Costco. So if any of you know they pretty much will take it back and give me a new one. Okay, back to the story. So this last week we had a group in from Mission Discovery. They stayed at the Camp and worked at the Ads Camp during that week. Well thinking and asking God what should I do?? I asked Don, the leader. Could he just ask his group if any one would like to sell their camera, so they could go buy a up grade? He said no problem, what do we have to lose. So he did and this couple named Tina and Tim decide to give me their REAL nice Sony, with case and extra sticks for pictures too. PLUS they would not take the money I offered to them. So I just want you all to know how much God just loves to give us gifts. I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you that God uses to help and pray for us missionary that believe we are doing His work. If you see that couple out there PLEASE give them a BIG hug and I know He will bless them too. Thank you all.

This the Men's group I was talking about, before.

I LOVE YA

One morning you will never wake up..... do all your friends know you love
them? I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I
wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed,
friendships that needed rekindling, or three words that needing to be said.
I want to let every one of my friends know I love them. Even if you think
they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little
words and a smile can do. And just in case GOD calls me home before I see you
again...... I LOVE YA!!!
Send this to the people you love and send it back to the person who sent
it to you.....

Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised and I think we
all know just how fast a life can be ed out. Prayers by all you
wonderful people kept me here for a while yet.

Christian Ways To Reduce Stress

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
1 5. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus.'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that
you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS
AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?' (Romans 8:31)

Simple Home Remedies., Remember SIMPLE.

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
1. If you're choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.
2. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone Else to hold while you chop.
4. For high pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to Use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you'll be afraid to cough.
7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't Move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the Duct tape.
8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
9. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

I am so excide to see our Men's Bible Stuy

Yes last week we started meeting again on Saturday morning. It was such a joy to see 12 to 14 men show up at 6:30am. We have started using a book by Bob Veere. this book deals with every item that us men have problems with. The core is about our walk and what we do during our times of stuggles. You know like the way women dress these days and how froward they can be. I know living over here how that is so true. Just a short note. I have been asked in married twice since I have been here alone. Plus just how we as men look on to our wives if they are honored or not. Do we talk good things about them or do we tell others about our troubles and how they just don't understand us. Please guys out there I am asking as a fellow believer, lift up your mate and never speak ill of her and what is happening in your lives. I have known a lot of men love to share their lives with other women and how the women love to get involed with your troubles and then you see that couple ending their married because the woman he has been talking with looks better and as time goes on, she must be sent by God to be his wife. Please guys keep your family trouble at home and if you need some one to talk with let it be another man or even better, your Pastor. Guys and s are all looking at the grass on the other side of the fence is greener on the other side. Please work with God and He will work it out in His time.

Thank you and I am asking for your prayers for this next group of Patmos students are here now and the time for change is going to happen in all of our lives.

Coffee

Coffee
A group of alumni, all highly established in their respective careers, got together for a visit with their old university professor. The conversation soon turned to complaints about the endless stress of work and life in general... Offering his guests coffee, the professor went into the kitchen and soon returned with a large pot of coffee and an eclectic assortment of cups: porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal - some plain, some expensive, some quite exquisite. Quietly he told them to help themselves to some fresh coffee. When each of his former students had a cup of coffee in hand, the old professor quietly cleared his throat and began to patiently address the small gathering... ''You may have noticed that all of the nicer looking cups were taken up first, leaving behind the plainer and cheaper ones. While it is only natural for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is actually the source of much of your stress-related problems! "He continued...''Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In fact, the cup merely disguises or dresses up what we drink. What each of you really wanted was coffee, not a cup, but you instinctively went for the best cups... Then you began eyeing each other's cups....'''Now consider this: Life is coffee. Jobs, money, and position in society are merely cups. They are just tools to shape and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not truly define nor change the quality of the Life we live. Often, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee that God has provided us. God brews the coffee, but he does not supply the cups. Enjoy your coffee!''The happiest people don't have the best of everything - they just make the best of everything they have... So please remember: Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God. And remember - the richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.
Happy New Year! May your cup overflow with happiness, good health and
great fortune!

The Bathtub Test

During a visit to the Mental Asylum, a visitor asked the Director, "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?"
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
"Oh, I understand, "said the visitor. "A normal person would use a bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

Hello all, long time no hear.

Hey I just want you all to know that I have not forgot about this. I love writing and sending pictures too. But this last week I just have not had any thing to write. I have some pictures to0 share but still not working. I am well and we are all trying to get ready for Patmos 3. I know I have told some of you about how we have help now and how my job has been changed some what. David is here and he is doing his thing trying to get on top of problems and repairs. It sure nice to have a brother come over and help us out. I have two more people to tell you about. Bob and Faye are back for two months too. So the maintenance things should be getting easier each day. But as I say this I see a lot of old things just falling apart. The train is one of them. There is so much rust and just worn out parts, that I am not sure if it can be saved at this time. I will send pictures when I can and you can see the rust and just it is old. Now I know what you are thinking, I am old too so why is there any thing different? Well by His grace and all He does for me, I can say I believe I will make it through another year here and see what He does. I really am happy to have help and now I can help out more with Pastor Chet's things. So this is so neat to see happen. Please keep us in prayer and let see what happens this turn. Thank you, I would love to hear from you all out there.
toms@alcbahamas.org

This is JUST for FUN.

God asks Peyton Manning first: "What do you believe?"
Peyton thinks long and hard, looks God in the eye, and says, "I believe
in hard work, and in staying true to family and friends. I believe in
giving. I was lucky, but I always tried to do right by my fans." God
can't help but see the essential goodness of Manning, and offers him a
seat to his left.
Then God turns to Tony Romo and says, "What do you believe?" Tony says,
"I believe passion, discipline, courage and honor are the fundamentals of life.
I, too, have been lucky, but win or lose, I've always tried to be a true
sportsman, both on and off the playing fields." God is greatly moved by
Tony's sincere eloquence, and he offers him a seat to his right.
Finally, God turns to Brett Favre: "A nd you, Brett, what do you believe?"
Brett replies, "I believe you're in my seat.

Hey just wanted to stop bye to say HELLO

This last week I have going through my budget and looking at what I spent this last year. Folks I am sorry to say it was more than what came in and I am now looking at even my trip back to Florida. This trip and the one I took in June. Just looking at them I am not sure if they really were a good investment. June it cost me about $1700.00, the reason was a funeral, I stayed a extra week and drove to Winter Haven. Then this last one cost me $1092.00. I received $500.00 dollars.
Please folks I am not trying to drum up business. I am just looking at the facts and seeing that ether trip never received the funds for them. Just alone I spent more than double than I received. Please I am NOT trying to sound like poor me. But I am trying to show you that, He has shown me, just this morning. Matthew 6:24 to 33. Just to explain why I am reading Matthew. I have always started the year out reading through the Bible. This year I decide to start in the New Testimony. So I know I am on the right track but, I need to get the word out, I need your prayers and support to keep up with what is going on. Folks I am really sure I am to be here and if you believe any thing different. Please show me and explain. Just like I said in the beginning, I just need to get the word out and let Him do His thing. Thank you for your support and prayers. I know He is blessing you and me at the same time.
I am asking one more thing. If you know of my friends and family that doesn't get my blog. Please pass it on. Thank you again and may His blessing be beyond your dreams.

Surrender the past to GOD

Surrender the Past to God
Richard Roberts
Sometimes the things that have happened to us in the past hold us back from moving forward with God. They make us feel unworthy or hopeless, unable to look toward the future with hope and expectancy. But the Bible says that Jesus came to set us free from our past. His precious has washed away our sins, our failures, our hurts, and made us brand new in His sight. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. I remember one time when I was preaching in a church and people were coming forward to give their lives to Christ. As I looked over to one side of the altar, I saw a man, and in my spirit I saw two words appear on his forehead-THE PAST. I blinked my eyes. I was having a vision. I had never witnessed anything like that before.Then I remembered that earlier in the service a baby had been dedicated to God. So I asked, "Is that baby who was dedicated still in the building?" She was, so I asked the mother to bring the little up to the platform. As I held the baby, I told her how beautiful she was, and then I said to her, "Now, young lady, I want to talk to you about your past. Oh, excuse me," I said. "You don’t have a past, do you?" No, she was a brand-new baby-a new creature-without a past. And I turned to the man at the altar and said, "In Christ Jesus, you don’t have a past either!" Those two words-THE PAST-vanished from his forehead, and he surrendered his past to God. Today is a great day for you to surrender your past to God also so you can step out in faith toward an exciting future!
My Declaration of Faith for Today
I am a brand-new person in Jesus Christ. I surrender my past to Him, and I look forward to an exciting future in the Lord.
I pray that this is very one of you out there and this year is new for you too.

DO YOU BELEIVE IN GOD?

NBC this morning had a poll on this question. They had the highest Number of responses that they have ever had for one of their polls, and the Percentage was the same as this: 86% to keep the words, IN God We Trust and God in the Pledge of Allegiance 14% against
That is a pretty 'commanding' public response.
I was asked to send this on if I agreed or! delete if I didn't .
Now it is your turn . . It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding why there is such A mess about having "In God We Trust" on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Why is the world catering to this 14%?
AMEN!
In God We Trust

This from a friend here, The Bahamas.

Hi Tom,

I am wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year. I hope 2008 is filled with many more gracious things -- good and positive for you.

I hope all is well with you and your family, or loved ones.

It is my prayer that the challenges you face this year will not break you but make you. Believe me, challenges will come. It is my prayer that the challenges I face this year will not break me but make me.

I pray that this year will be a year of few disappointments and no regrets.

I pray that this year be a year of greater spiritual commitment and spiritual prosperity. May your confidence in God and love for Him increase.

I pray that this year would be the year where you and I accomplished most, if not all, of the goals we have set individually whether those goals are spiritual, physical, family, personal, financial, career, or whatever.

I wish you a gracious 2008.

Until then,

Gus

This is from a good friend of mine here in The Bahamas. Now you can under stand why I love it here. Guys like this are so encouraging and willing to lend a hand. I know a lot of you out there have had some rough times this last year. So my prayer is the same. That you will NOT break, BUT MAKE YOU. May His blessings be a pond you this year.

See you all next year. Tom

I am back at home and loving every mintue

I am back at home

Hey everyone I want to say thank you to all of you that took the time to ask me over, or for going out. It really was a great time for me to get caught up with my Christian family. It so good to know that I have a big family, like all of you. The 11 days just seamed to run together. These last days have been such a blessing to me. I am sorry for not seeing all of you; I promise my next trip will be writing out a schedule and sent to all of you. So you can make your plans around it. But like I said before, THANK YOU for every thing you guys have done. I did know some of you wanted to know how to help me out. If He has put me on your heart to help. Please write the check out to Adventure Learning Centre. Then take a post note and stick it to the check. Please don’t write my name on the check, if you want to get it wrote off for taxes. If you have any question on this please feel free to write me.

My e mail address is: toms@alcbahamas.org

I am sorry but I don’t have a personal phone as of today.

I know most of my time there was to get the word out about my needs. I pray that He will use you in any way to help.

Thank you so much for your prayers and suppose. Please let me know if you need any prayers, I would love to be here for you too.

My trip back home

First of all I woke up thinking I would be late for my flight. My reason is, when flying from there to here. I need to board the plane by 9:25am. So I called my ride Bill, and asked him to see if we could go earlier. He said no problem. So we got to the airport by 7:30am. While at the ticket counter. The tells me I need to take 13 pounds out of my bag. I looked at her and ask could I just pay for the weight. She said NO. So, my extra bag I gave to a friend last month and for got to ask for if back. So I opened my bag and just looked for heavy stuff. Well I had 4 bags of cookies and fruit cake. I took them out and it was correct weight. So my friends and family that gave me those, I didn’t get a chance to eat them. They all went into the trash and the just said okay. I was not a happy boy. I was really looking forward in sharing them and even eating them. So if you gave me anything like that. Please remember me the next time I am in town. Okay back to the flight, I didn’t need to be there until 8:30am. So I got some what caught up on e mails. Until my battery went . So if I owe you an e mail, I will write to you this weekend.

See I don’t have intern net at my apartment. I need to go over to the office. But I can write my blogs and save them and send them when I can get on line. Thank you for your prayers and suppose.

I want to share a God story

While in town I rented a car for $191.00, 6 days. I would have liked to hold it for the rest of my stay there. But it would cost 420.00 more. That is right $420.00 for 5 days. I know it is Christmas but it just is not fair for people that can not afford it. So I called a friend of mine, Bill. I was telling him about the rental. He told me, that I could use his truck. I just love how our Lord just loves to bless each and every day of our lives. Then he told me he would love to take me to the airport. Man our Lord is SOOOOOOOO Good.

Okay if any of you out there would like to write to me. Please do at toms@alcbahamas.org

While in town I bought a $19.99 phone at ATT. It was such a blessing to have a working phone. But while at the airport this morning, I was trying to set up my security on the phone. Just to let you know why, my phone got ripped off while in my apartment here in the Bahamas. So I was playing and guess what? Yes I locked it and now I can not get into it. I went to one of the phone guys here, he told me it would cost $75.00 to free it up. I just bought it for $19.99. He said sorry, but that what it will cost. I will try some other places to see if I can save a couple of bucks. I need my phone here and back in Ft Lauderdale. I have $87.00 still on this phone there.

Having some trouble sending pictures

I am sorry but for a couple of days I have tried sending pictures to my blog. I am not sure why. But when I get a chance I will try to do something else. I am sorry for no pictures. Hope and pray by next week it will be working again. Thank you Tom.

While here in town

I was driving along US 1, yesterday, I remembered I needed to go to the Library to check e mails. So I turn right down this street and guess what? I saw a manhole open and looking at it, I remember the set up we used during my time working for Madison Barr. So turn down the road and guess what? It was them, so I stopped and talked with Craig and ask him all kinds of questions and just to get caught up. It has been over three years since I have seen anyone from that company. We talked and it was a good time. Craig told me that there was a Christmas party at the old place this morning around 9am. I was there and boy was I surprised to see so many of my old workers. These guys have been working for the same company, ( name chances 4 times), for over 20 years. The picture you are looking at is just a few of them. The rest were still working in other areas of the state. It sure was a nice time to get caught up and just see how we all have aged a little more.
Okay, my trip has been a wonderful time and just seeing old friends and even getting a chance to go to a movie last night. A friend of mine, Rose and I went and saw August Rush. A real nice and clean movie. I do know if you see it your eyes will leak a little and walk away saying that was a good movie. Well my time is winding down and I still need to see other people. I have been tried calling some , but number are no good. So if you have not hear or seen me, as of today. Please call me at 954-304-0249. I am only here until Thursday this next week. One more problem I will not have a car after tomorrow afternoon. So my time at night is limited. I will be using a bicycle. Plus the use of Tri Rail. I really hope I get to see you all. Merry Christmas and talk with you later on.

Watch out for this.

If you want to see more about this, check out this web page. http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

ABOUT AREA CODE

We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said 'Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I Have something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809 . 'We didn't respond'.

Then this week, we received the following e-mail:

Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY

AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809

This one is being distributed all over the US . This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call. Be sure you read this and pass it on. They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, or to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls. If you call from the US , you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute. Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00.

WHY IT WORKS:

The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).The charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong. Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam

Sandi Van Handel, AT&T Field Service Manager

Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT at:

My flight and fun this day.

Well a normal day in the Bahamas, Customs computers go down. It only took a little while for them to come back. Then our flight was delayed about 1 hour. On the plane ready to go, traffic on run way, another delay. Took off and on my way over. All is going well and get off the plane, Ft Lauderdale. Down in the baggage area, power goes out three times. Lord I am suppose to be here? Hey going to Alamo, piece of cake. They have these computer setup, if you have place order before, you can go to them and sign in and get a little piece of paper and go out and look for a car. I ordered a small one. So I am standing wanting for some to come and tell me which car is mine. I saw a guy and asked, he tells me just pick the one I want and leave. OKAY nice. I standing next to a Saturn so I took that one. Now in the car I playing with the buttons and I hear On Star is here for you??? I push the button next to it. RED ONE, DON"T TOUCH IT. I did and hug up right after he said On Star 911. He called me back and ask me is there a problem. I said no but thank you for calling.
Guess where I went then????? That is RIGHT, Char Hut and boy did I enjoy that.
ATT next, got a phone there and saw Roger from Calvary and just talking found out that Gio's wedding was not where I was going Calvary FT Lauderdale? It was down about 20 miles in Plantain. Drove a little fasting to get there. Made it and changed clothes and the picture that you see is, he did it and boy was he HAPPY BOY NOW. Well folks I will be here until the 27. Hope to see everyone Wednesday night at the church service. Bye for now.

My friend Gio and his new wife, Christain

Good Day All. I know you all are out looking for a GIFT for me.

I have made it to the little town called Fort Lauderdale. Came in Sunday afternoon. Things are going well now. I have made it to ATT to get a New PHONE NUMBER----- 954-304-0249 That is correct, I even checked it on the phone to make sure. Hey I made it to Gio's wedding. It really was a nice service and Pastor Chet had some fun. Okay I just want to make sure every one knows my NEW phone number 954-304-0249. I will be in town here until Dec 27, so if you want to see me or have me for some time. Please call me and I will work it out. Please keep me in prayer here, I really want to connect with friends and family while here. Plus raise up some funds too. May your Christmas be a the BEST it has ever been. He is right long side you as you read this and YOU too can have Him dwell inside of your heart, just by asking Him to enter. Please remember why we have Christmas. It is all about HIM, not gifts and stuff. I will be putting some pictures in later on this week. May you ALL have a BLESSED CHRISTMAS. Bye for now.

Just something to laugh at.

A 54 year old woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near experience. Seeing God she asked "Is my time up?" God said, "No, you have another 43 years, 2 months and 8 days to live."

Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a face-lift, liposuction, breast implants and a tummy tuck. She even had someone come in and change her hair colour and brighten her teeth! Since she had so much more time to live, she figured she might as well make the most of it. After her last operation, she was released from the hospital.

While crossing the street on her way home, she was killed by an ambulance. Arriving in front of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another43 years? Why didn't you pull me from out of the path of the ambulance?"

God replied: "I didn't recognize you."

Please read and pray to stop this foolishness.

*Twas the month before Christmas**When all through our land,**Not a Christian was praying**Nor taking a stand.**See the PC Police had taken away,**The reason for Christmas - no one could say.**The children were told by their schools not to sing,**About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.**It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say**December 25th is just a "Holiday ".**Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit**Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!**CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod**Something was changing, something quite odd! **Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa**In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.**As Targets were hanging their trees upside down** At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.**At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears**You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.**Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty**Are words that were used to intimidate me.**Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen**On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !**At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter**To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.**And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith**Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace**The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded**The reason for the season, stopped before it started.**So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"**Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.**Choose your words carefully, choose what you say**Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!*

NEWS LETTER FROM BAHAMAS

News from Tom Schafer of the Bahamas

It sure has been a great year so far! We have been having many groups come in at the Camp. They have been such a blessing to our little island here. If you have been keeping up with my blog, you have seen most of what they have been working on. The group that was here during the beginning of November did puppet shows and dramas for twelve different schools here. Then before them this group came in and cleaned and painted at the All Saints AIDS Camp. Then before them, groups had work at two different Haitian churches, painting and repair of ceiling, and they poured a slab and even put up a wall of block. So you can see that people have been coming to help others. Now I need help from you all for our projects that we have been working on now for almost three years. One of them is the bath house. When I got here we cleared the land and started laying block. Then a storm called Katrina came into the lower parts of the states and every since then the groups that plan on coming here have felt they needed to work there, which I understand. But we are still trying to run a Camp and the needs are very great. So at this time I am respectfully inviting you all to pray and see if God puts us on your heart for helping us with our projects here. There is one more project that has been work on now for 4 years. Both of our cottages have roofs on them now. The inside is still in great need to finish before our next Patmos students come in. These will serve as the new dorms. If you want to see pictures on this, check out my blog and back in September 2007 you can see how far we are.

So please folks take the time to pray and see if God has something for you to do here. Thank you and I hope to see you during the Christmas time at Calvary. I will be there December 16-27. Thank you, Tom

Hey everyone this is for all of you.

LOVE YA
One morning you will never wake up ,
Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week,
and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed,
friendships that needed rekindling, or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think
they don't love you back . You would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.
And just in case GOD calls me home before I see you again...... I LOVE YA!!!
Live ! today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised

Following The Star By Max Lucado

Suppose you could give a gift to Christ, what would it be? How could you
possibly select a gift for the One who not only has everything, but who made
everything?
The Wise Men did. They can be an example to us. In addition to the gold,
frankincense, and myrrh, they gave the Savior some gifts we can give him today:
their hope, their time, and their worship.
The wandering wise men gave Jesus their hope. When everyone else saw a night
sky, this small band of men saw the light. The sight of the star sparked a
desire in their hearts that send them packing. They went, seeking Jesus.
When night comes to your world, what do you see? The darkness or the stars?
Hopelessness or hopefulness? Sometimes, just as he did so long ago, God uses
the darkness to reveal his stars—“The light shines in the darkness” (John
1:5). Give God your hope for Christmas.
While you’re giving, give God your time. The wise men did. Before they gave
God their presents, they gave their presence. It’s likely that these men
traveled as long as two years before locating the prince of heaven. Before that
one incredible moment when they knelt before Jesus, the wise men spent many
moments, months, perhaps years searching, in anticipation of that meeting. Just
as the wise men devoted themselves to seeking the Savior, so can you: “You
will seek him and find him when you seek him with all your heart” (Duet.
4:29).
And when they did find him, the wise men gave Jesus another gift: their
worship. Men of wealth, influence, and intellect: what did they do when they saw
Jesus? “…they fell down and worshiped him” (Matt. 2:11)
Worship. It’s a gift that extends to the giver as well. Through worship, we
come to see God more clearly. God invites us, through worship, to see his
face so he can change ours. In worship, we simply stand before God with a
prepared and willing heart and let God do his work. And he does. He wipes away the
tears. He mops away the perspiration. He softens our furrowed brows. He
touches our cheeks. He changes our faces as we worship. The wise men sought the
child of God, just as God seeks his children. “The Father is actively seeking
such people to worship him” (John 4:23).
The gifts of hope, time, and worship. Three gifts the wise still give.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, NOT HAPPY HOLIDAYS

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Amen to This!

*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*See the PC Police had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
* December 25th is just a "Holiday ".*

*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken &Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
* At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*

*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-is-ty*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
; * Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*

*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*
*So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*

*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Not Happy Holiday!*

Luayan, International School, Good kids

Great bunch of 6 graders, left today.

Hey we just had a group of 6 graders. they were from the Island of Freeport, Grand Bahamas. The school's name is Luayan. Not sure what it means. I think it is a Indian name. Well these kids came in and we all had a chance to share the Word of God both days. While they were with the ALC staff. all day Monday and then today with me.
I just want you all to know some thing about these kids. We went into one of the cabins, boy's. I asked them if they were okay. One boy came up to me and said he didn't know how to make his bed. The teacher came over and showed him. Then while talking with Sue, the leader, she was sharing how one of the s were wondering how many maids would be here to help them out. Sue told them none. The last week Sue was reading them a story about a poor little boy that always wanted to fly in a plane. During this time 4 of the boys in her class told her that their dads had their own planes. Just listening to this and watching them. These kids were really good and listen pretty much to me and their teachers. I really did enjoy their stay and this is just to let the world know we are spoiling our children and not giving them a real look at the world by letting them do their work and even making their own beds. Please if any one out there is doing this. Remember how it was when you had to learn and do it yourself. Please I know we want to give them every thing, so they don't have to worry about any thing. Remember your life before. Plus I really did enjoy their ways and how they were hungry for God's Word. Please keep them in prayer and hope to see them one day.

Are your shoes touch some one elses?

Shoes I showered and shaved.I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat. In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer. As I closed my eyes. I saw the shoe of the man next to me. Touching my own. I sighed. With plenty of room on either side. I thought, "Why must our soles touch?"It bothered me, his shoe touching mine. But it didn't bother him much. A prayer began: "Our Father". I thought, "This man with the shoes.. has no pride. They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side! "Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on. The shoe man said a quiet "Amen." I tried to focus on the prayer. But my thoughts were on his shoes again. Aren't we supposed to look our best.. When walking through that door? "Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor. Then the prayer was ended. And the songs of praise began. The shoe man was certainly loud. Sounding proud as he sang. His voice lifted the rafters.His hands were raised high. The Lord could surely hear. The shoe man's voice from the sky. It was time for the offering. And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached. Into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out. What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft "clink" . as when silver hits tin. The sermon really bored me. To tears, and that's no lie. It was the same for the shoe man. For tears fell from his eyes. At the end of the service. As is the custom here We must greet new visitors.. And show them all good cheer. But I felt moved somehow. And wanted to meet the shoe man. So after the closing prayer. I reached over and shook his hand. He was old and his skin was dark. And his hair was truly a mess. But I thanked him for coming. For being our guest. He said, "My names' Charlie.I'm glad to meet you, my friend."There were tears in his eyes. But he had a large, wide grin "Let me explain," he said. Wiping tears from his eyes. "I've been coming here for months. And you're the first to say 'Hi. "I know that my appearance. "Is not like all the rest "But I really do try."To always look my best. "I always clean and polish my shoes.."Before my very long walk. "But by the time I get here."They're dirty and dusty, like chalk." My heart filled with pain and I swallowed to hide my tears. As he continued to apologize. For daring to sit so near. He said, "When I get here."I know I must look a sight. "But I thought if I could touch you.."Then maybe our souls might unite." I was silent for a moment. Knowing whatever was said.Would pale in comparison. I spoke from my heart, not my head. "Oh, you've touched me," I said."And taught me, in part; "That the best of any man."Is what is found in his heart." The rest, I thought, This shoe man will never know. Like just how thankful I really am. That his dirty old shoe touched my soul You are special to me and you have made a difference in my> life. I respect you, and truly cherish you. Send this to your friends, No matter how often you talk, Or how close you are, And send it to the person who sent it to you. Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never will. Remember, everyone needs a friend. Someday you might feel like you have no friends at all. Just remember this e-mail and take comfort in knowing that someone out there cares about you and always will. SHANNY> > >TOM SCHAFER Added.

Do you think they could use a new sign???

This is one of the nice guys there, John.

We have a NEW sign for my friends at Untiy House

It sure has been a while since I have been working on getting them a new sign. You can see the old one above. It was sitting in side of the dinning hall there. I asked them if they would like me to fix it up. They told me that would be great. But back about 8 months is when I had that little talk with Miss Butler. So the wait was worth it they said. This sign is the only way for people to know where this place is. It just looks like a old house with some people sitting under a car port. So now they should get more people to stop by and say hello and maybe even help them out some more. I have not taught there now for three weeks. Reason there has been groups in and just don't have the time to do it. I saw them today and told them maybe I will be back this Thursday, no promises. It is so good to see God's hand working to improve some where and all I can do is say thank you for the money that people gave me to do it and let Him be Glorified.

Prayer that we all need to say and beleive

This is a beautiful and thoughtful prayer. If you delete it is ok. God's love is not dependent on a-mail (that's the cool part). PRAY THIS EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!! IT WILL ONLY TAKE A MINUTE. I started not to do this, but as I read it.... I understood God to say, "You need a miracle tomorrow.... so here goes... Prov. 29:25...

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day, I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an under standing God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my! mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And give the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that will delete this without sharing it with others I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it. If you prayed this prayer, change the number in the subject box before forwarding the message so people can See how many people have done so. God Bless!!!!!!!!!!! Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!!

God I love you and I need you, come into my heart, please. Pass this message to 10 people except you and me. You will receive a miracle tomorrow. Don't ignore and God will bless you. Know that you are already blessed by the person who sent this to you God is able to turn all our sadness into dancing and all our ashes into radiant beauty.

In the Nassau Guardian Nov. 21st 2007

A GREAT group that was here this last week.

They are from a small town called Oviedo and it is near Orlando Fl. These guys and s came in Saturday afternoon and then just didn't stop ministry at all. After flying and getting some to eat, we went back to the Camp and enjoy a young lady's birthday. Her name is Karen and she is the daughter of a good friend that I meet three years ago. Tom Underdown, he has been part of the puppet and drama team during those times here. He is a dad just like most of you guys out there and has a very busy schedule, but he takes this time to get a team together and come over here and do their thing. Well Sunday they had their church time then we went to Rainfurly home and spent the day there doing the puppets and drama and taking time to play with the kids there. It was a full day and I know for sure, each and every student, (group) and kid had a ball. The next morning, Monday and Tuesday too, we went to 12 different schools. During that time my Lord helped us find the schools and just do His work. At the end of the two days I was so HAPPY to see the gate at the Camp, that I could have hugged the fence. It was a time that our Lord work on my patience and driving skills. Just one other thing to say. Tuesday morning I dropped one team off in the middle of the island. Then went back to pick up the drama team, the bring them to a school right next to the school I dropped another team. It is funny now. But at the time I didn't like rushing from one side of the island to the other and back in 30 minutes. But like I said before He did it ALL and He was glorified. They had a couple of inter views with the TV and radio stations too. That is the picture above that was in the news paper today.

This was in today paper.

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Hey it so hard to believe that the day is here already. It seem to me we just had 4th of July last week???? Since I have been getting older, the time is flying by. I remember when I was 151/2 years old. How it just took so long to turn 16 so I could drive. then waiting around for 18 so I could drive and drive at night. Not at the same time.????? Maybe I did during those days of party and growing up. Then I waited around until 21 so I could vote. Then 25 so I could rent a car in New York. So now I am waiting around so I can collect money at 65 years old. What to look forward toooooooo. I am joking for waiting on that. It will be here soon enough.
We I saw this in our paper today and remember buying eggs this last week. $3.78 a dz. So that is what it is all about.
Hey just enjoy your family time and eat your turkey and ENJOY the day. I know if I was back in Florida I would be watching some football and get as much turkey as I could. We are all going over to Pastor Chet for dinner and some fellowship. Please enjoy and let me know how you are all doing out there.

My help has come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes that is correct the family that I have been telling every one, they are HERE!!!!!!!!. I am not sure if you really understand how happy I am. They have been coming here since March. During there time here before, they found a house to rent. Well they came in Wednesday night and Thursday we went over to see how the house was coming. The man that owns the place, still has not moved his stuff out, plus there was a whole list of things that needed to be repaired, before they could move in. That is the real sad part, he has not done anything since Jan. The place looks the same as back then. The problem is now, they don't have a home for now. They are staying in my place now. I will be staying in the guest room at the Camp. Until God finds them a new place or this guy gets his place ready. Only God know for sure now. Hey they have a roof over their heads and it might be small but it is theirs for now. The real neat thing is they are very flexible people and the 4 kids don't really carry about having their own rooms or not. I will keep you all inform when He opens the door to their home here. Please keep that is prayer and I know He will work it all out. I will have pictures of them next week.

Look how hard they are working? Day to relaxe

This is the Chapel at All Saints, aids camp.

This is their time for devotions

Hey out there, how are things going?

Well about a month ago we had a group in at the Camp that was from Galdville. I am sorry for not showing you these pictures until now. I just got them from a friend of mine, Larry. He has been pretty busy doing that thing called work. He was telling me that after he left here, Bahamas, he had a retreat to over see and even teach at. Well after that he was flying all over the states to get stories and pictures for the new paper that he works for. So here are some of the pictures and you can see how much they really did enjoy themselves while being here. Enjoy and I will write later on this week about other things they did.

Pastor John and friends.

Had a good friend stop by and say hello.

These last couple of days we had a friend in town. Pastor John, he came to do some teaching and just enjoying time away from all that is going on in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It sure was good time. I had the chance to take Pastor John out for coffee and even we had lunch together. He sure is a great role for me and others. Just talking with him I realize that our Lord is the One and only One that is using us to do His work on this earth. I have known Pastor John pretty much my time I have been walking with the Lord. He is turning 67 years young this next month. His ministry is Biblical counseling. He has been doing this for over 14 years. The real neat thing about him is his way of life has not really changed, what I am trying to say. He has smile on his face and every time I have talked with him, he is used by the Holy Spirit, mightily. He has been areal spark in my life. So if you see this friend of mine, just give him a BIG hug for me and let him know how much he is loved by many.

A sad passing of a friend.

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Dough boy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Dough boy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 350 for about 20 minutes.
If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads it.

A mother ask WHY ?

A mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die in Iraq?"
A mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die in Saudi Arabia
A mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die in Kuwait?"
Another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die in Vietnam?"
Another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die in Korea?"
Another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die on Iwo Jima?"
Another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die on a battlefield on a field in France?"
Yet another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die at Gettysburg?"
And yet another mother asked President ... "Why did my son have to die on a frozen field near Valley Forge?"
Then long, long ago, a mother asked... "Heavenly Father .
why did my Son have to die on a cross outside of Jerusalem ?"
The answer is the same ..
"So that others may have life and dwell in peace, happiness, and freedom."
This was emailed to me with no author
Enjoying your freedom?
Thank a VETERAN
May No Soldier Go Unloved.
May No Soldier Walk Alone.
May No Soldier Be Forgotten.
Until They All Come Home.

This use to be our road to the Dinning Hall

This is Cabin #6

I am well and the storm was a calm one

I would like to up date you all on the Tropical Storm Noel. Here at the ALC there was no real trouble with rain or wind. Down the road, place called Pine Wood got hit hard with rain. There was about the whole area flooded bad. People homes and even their cars were flooded out. If you have ever been here during some rain. You can see the draining here is not happening. The water just sits and in two or three days it will dry up. The pictures above are just what it looked like here at the Camp and Centre. If we received the rain we were suppose to. Boy that would be another story. We got about 3 to 4 inches. They were telling us to see about 15 and up inches of rain. The winds didn't do any damage here but other island had some. Long Island was hit the worse of all. They have been getting a lot of rain since the storm came last week. So when Noel came he dumped even more. The water was about three to four feet deep in some areas. So just think about the pictures above and if we got the rain what we would look like. I know myself that our Lord is sooooo good to us and He does protect us. Thank you for your prayers on this and even for me. Things have calmed down a lot since the storm and we have had a chance to regroup. The board didn't come down. Reason the airport was closed for two and half days. So the board meeting that was suppose to happen, is going to happen down the road. I myself have been very blessed in just relaxing and watching some movies with my friends here. Thank you I really hope and pray all is well with you. Bye for now Tom.