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Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7 NIV)
This verse has been on my mind as I (Gloria) spend most days this summer washing bedding. We follow the rules at Camp Falcon Rock and use white bedding on the campers’ beds.
White bedding can certainly be a challenge! Sometimes those stains just don’t want to come out. But after trying different stain removers and adding a little elbow grease, most of those stains eventually come out, and the bedding is once again whiter than snow.
It reminds me so much of how God works in our lives. He sees the stains, struggles, mistakes, and things we need to change. He uses all kinds of methods to get us back on track. Sometimes it takes a little “elbow grease” because we can be stubborn and resist change. But God is faithful. He forgives our sins, cleanses us, and makes us new—whiter than snow.
That is my prayer for every camper who came through Camp Falcon Rock this summer. We have heard so many stories of lives being changed here, and I pray those changes continue long after the campers have gone home.
We were pleased to have Randy Schmor, Gateway director with the NAB, and Jon and Jeni Bransford with us for a week in August.
Jon and Jeni are from the USA and are prayerfully seeking God’s direction about joining us on the Romanian field. We can already see how well they would fit in with our team here.
Please pray for Jon and Jeni as they seek God’s leading and raise the necessary support to join us in Romania in 2027 or 2028. We’re excited to see how God leads them and are grateful for your prayers!
Shan Reed joined us for a few days in September. She serves as the director of Mobilization with the NAB. We put her to work as the last campers were leaving on Saturday, just in time for the Salaj County Thanksgiving Service on Sunday.
During the service, Shan had the opportunity to pass along greetings from herself and the NAB to the 600+ people gathered. It was a special time of fellowship and encouragement as we celebrated God’s faithfulness together.
The guys have been busy in the new kitchen; the floor heat lines have all been laid, and the concrete has been poured. Each step is one step closer to having an operational kitchen.
It has been a busy summer and September. We are looking forward to being back in Alberta November 10 through January 12. We hope to connect with some of you folks and do a few church visits. If you would like to have a coffee and chat sometime, let us know.
Thank you again for partnering with us as we serve at Camp Falcon Rock.
Blessings – ’til next time.