Beginning in 2020, the Mount Zion Baptist Camp has held a teen retreat every year. Each year we see progress in the camp, and the number of teens in attendance has increased steadily. This year we had a total of 57 kids, which has put us at just about capacity for what our dorm can…
For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 Back in March we shared with you the exciting news that we had just…
Shaul, king over the twelve tribes of Israel, was in a royal funk. He sat…or rather slouched…on his throne, head on his chest, mumbling incoherently. His attendants and officials had long-since learned that, when he got into one of his moods, it was best not to bother him. For if there was anything worse than…
We have a lot of ground to cover since our last Snapshots post. As always, you can keep up with us in real time by following us on Instagram. Bonus video: Mount Zion Baptist Camp in the morning. ______________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an…
Ever since we purchased the camp property back in 2011 I’ve dreamed of putting in a zip line. Finally, last week, after a lot of planning, trial, and error, the zip line became a reality. Here’s how we pulled it off: One problem we had to solve was how to bring the pulley back once…
Last year marked a first in the ministry of both the Mount Zion Baptist Camp and our state ladies’ association: the first ever ladies’ retreat held at our facilities. It went over so well that they decided to do it again this year. The second annual ladies’ retreat was last week, and I’m happy to…
The last weekend of October found Ebenezer Baptist Church in celebration mode as we celebrated 12 years since our very first services in 2012. Though few in number, our church people mobilized to give our church building a much-needed makeover. When conference time came, it was a true blessing. On Saturday our church filled to…
It’s been over a month since our last “snapshots” post, so we have a little catching up to do. Of course, if you follow us on Instagram, you are up to date on our activities since we temporarily set aside our regular postings here. If not, well, here’s what you missed. ____________________ Did you enjoy…
For this week’s Best of Brazil post, put this video on full screen, then sit back and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery Brazil has to offer. Included are jungle scenes and the city of Manaus. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an Amazon…
Back when I was first pastor of the Ebenezer church it was our custom to have some sort of church picnic/retreat every year. This year we decided to renew that tradition, and for the first time our retreat was held at Mount Zion Camp. We had thirty-six people in attendance, including several non-believing friends and…