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Glory Seals from Western Hills Church returned to Jacob's Ladder for a retreat and service project. The guys built fence around the Johnson cabin, cleaned up trees from the ice storm, and various other construction projects.
Every year that the Glory Seals come out to Jacob's Ladder, I am impressed with the character, discipline, knowledge of the scriptures and the passion that they show in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
WSBR would like to thank West Moore Community Church and Immanuel Baptist Church of Edmond for participating in ShareFest 2008. Eighty churches across the OKC Metro participated in various service projects.
West Moore Community Church replaced a back door, replaced water damaged soffet, replaced damaged shingles, painted exterior of the boys house, and cleaned flowerbeds.
Immanuel Baptist Church did an amazing job laying wood floor in the downstairs of the McClendon House and weeded/planted flowers in the flowerbeds.
Over 50 showed up today between the two churches. A big THANK YOU to all you for making a difference at Willow Springs Boys Ranch. Thanks also to Scott Manley and the eighty churches involved in ShareFest.
Jacob's Ladder Camps is partnering with Lighthouse Ministries this summer to host Camp Pharos. This week of camp is a pilot program for both ministries. This camp will serve middle school children from across Oklahoma whose parents are incarcerated. We hope to add a week of high school camp in 2009.
I had mentioned a few months ago that we were seeking assistance in funding this camp. I am excited to announce that this week of camp is now fully funded with a generous grant that was received today from the Nix Foundation. This was one of many given by businesses and individuals. Thank you for your investment in this camp and these kids. There will be some exciting follow up done throughout the year by Lighthouse Ministries along with backpacks full of supplies and clothes given to each camper. The dates for camp is June 23-27. Please pray for the 100 campers, staff, and volunteers who will be participating in Camp Pharos. Thank you to all of you who are helping make this happen! The exciting thing about this camp is that it not only makes and impact on campers and their families. The camp generates funds to provide follow up services to these families along with helping to serve boys at Willow Springs Boys Ranch