Thursday, July 19, 2007

Camp Update

We had a wonderful Jr Camp. There were 12 saved, 13 sanctified and 3 filled with the Holy Ghost. I know one little girl was for sure. She has sought for Holy Ghost baptism for three years at camp. Not just a little bit either. We left Monday night at 11 pm and she was still praying. Everyone else had been ushered downstairs. These kids start getting rowdy if not occupied. The last evening service (Tuesday) she came once again to the altar and sough the Lord just as hard. She cried and hollered (Southern term in case you were wondering) and jerked. There was about 5 staff members and one camper still left wither her. At around 9:30 pm that little one finally yielded to the most glorious sounding tongue. It was so beautiful. I still well up just thinking about it. She was determined. How determined are we sometimes? What a lesson that little girl taught me. Often we may pray a bit and decide that it must not be the will of the Lord. I want to hold on like that little girl. Here is an excerpt from a poem I read:
So down he fell and with him hope--
He couldn't win it now--
Embarrassed, sad, he only wished
To disappear somehow.
But as he fell his dad stood up
And showed his anxious face,
Which to the boy so clearly said:
"Get up and win the race!"
He quickly rose, no damage done-
Behind a bit, that's all-
And ran with all his mind and might
To make up for his fall.
My heavenly Father is looking on, saying, "Get up and win this race!" I feel heavenly encouragement today! Praise the Lord!

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In 2003, my wife Tabithia and I left our city home and embarked on an unexpected journey. Both of us have fulltime jobs outside of the home. When the work day is over we return home and begin working again. We have around 100 animals here. Many of which are owner surrendered or rescued. This 4 +/- acres of land that we call Fair Haven Farms is a little piece of heaven. Not everything is always grand, but we endure the negative and celebrate the highlights of our furred and feathered friends. The farm is available for travel. We participate in many educational programs. FHF also opens the barn doors for birthday parties and other events. Feel free to visit our Fair Haven Farm facebook page. We hope to see you soon. Until then may every day be FARMTASTIC!