When Lakeshore Baptist Church voted to build “The Bunk House,” we envisioned a day when we would complete the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and then continue using the facilities to host camps, retreats, conferences, etc. Its time to make that dream a reality. Would you like to be a part of it? If so, we could use your help this summer.
Top of the list – we need to decommission all the temporary housing. The quonset huts have seen their glory days. We are looking for some groups this summer to dismantle the sleeping quarters, and reclaim the grounds. This will include sorting through all the left over building materials, the demolition and moving of old sheds, and other things; all in an effort to transform the back area of the property into a well kept facilaty.
Do you have a green thumb? Landscaping and the planting of trees on the church property keeps getting pushed down the list of priorities. I would love if we could begin doing some of this type of beautification in 2016. The gulf coast serves as a wonderful fertile ground for God’s glory to be seen through His creation.
We have several other wonderful ideas that depend on partnering with groups coming down to the coast for a mission trip. Many of them hinge on how many churches and teams we can put on the calendar for this year. Talk it up and start planning your trip.
The Mercy House still serves our community with clothes, food, and household items. This huge ministry that the Lord has granted us always can use hands to sort clothes, work with donations, etc. For many people, working in the distribution center holds the best memories of their mission trip to Lakeshore. I’ve been asked if this ministry opportunity is still available to folks coming on a mission trip. Absolutely! We would love to see you again!
In addition to getting the camp going and putting the finishing touches on the church building, we want to continue ministering to the needy of our comunity. While most home repair projects these days can’t be tied directly to Katrina relief, the need still exists. Weather its a handicap man with a leaking roof, or an elderly lady with broken front steps, or some other need, Lakeshore has become known as a place where God’s people step up to the plate and lend a helping hand. Plan a mission trip to Lakeshore and everyone in your group will have something to do to the glory of God. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
