We had a fantastic week at camp. I think Wayne was the only one that came home sick. Some felt poorly a couple days and some may be feeling the results now. The greatest joy was our two baptisms. We rejoice with Steven Meier II and his decision to obey Jesus Christ in baptism.  His father baptized him at camp. Vickie and I were so glad we were there. His mother commented that we were there for his physical birth and his spiritual birth. There is no greater joy for a minister and his wife, than to see those they have taught grow up and  be baptized. Steven is a great young   man   and   has already shown his love for the Lord in his example and actions. Our grandson Brandon had a great week with him and others like him at camp. They all plan to come back next year, Lord willing.
            It was said, “it was the greatest week we have had at CFBC,” and that may well be because we continue to grow in the Lord and His word. As we grow, we share His word and show the Christian example   to  others.  It  was great to have new  counselors  and   new  kitchen   staff.
Everyone got to know one another better and everyone got along well.
            Unless you are there, you cannot know the joy and love that flows. As staff, you love camp or you do not come back. Many of our staff have grown up together at camp and enjoy every year and return to be together. We want to thank those that help behind the scene, send children to camp, and encourage us to keep going.
            Rusty and I will be getting adjusted to the work before us and to working together. We will be happy to listen to any suggestions, but please remember the elders have the oversight of the church here. As Rusty so well expressed, we are ministers for the Lord Jesus Christ. We both are working under the oversight of the elders here. We will have to get their approval for projects just as you will also. We may be willing to present your idea to the elders and then again we may ask you to talk to the elders yourself. We already have work that is being done, so it is not like we don’t have work to do. Please work with us as you have with me for many years. Please don’t think Rusty and I are competing and please don’t think you are going to play Rusty and I against one another. Rusty and I will be discussing what we are doing and do not plan to have secrets. We will be openly discussing with the elders what you ask of us and what you tell us of the church here. As ministers we are here for your spiritual well being. We want more than anything that your souls go to heaven. Our wives will be working with us and together with one another. We pray God will be glorified by our efforts.