Hokuzanso-Baptist Camp

Today is Tuesday with lots to report on how the day went at our Baptist Camp in Hokuzanso but first a run down of Monday is in order.

After a busy Sunday, most returned in the morning to the work they did last week. Si continued his work with the OCSI maintenance crew and was able to get all the locker work done as the ladies worked at OCSI in classes. Betty led the chapel for the students as she taught them songs and shared a lesson with them. Roger and Jim spoke at a workshop on church planting to about 20 Okinawa Baptist Convention pastors. The afternoon was spent in fun activities as Betty and Jean were able to visit several of the local military bases with one of the teachers from the base. It was good for them to see where their husbands had served while in Okinawa. The Melanies and Jane went with David to the traditional pottery village and the rest went out on the boat owned by Max, one of the maintenance crew and went snorkeling. It was a great time. Roger said he would have given up his Corvette for the experience!! It must have been great!! In the evening, Pastor Tomari took them all out to dinner....the buffet restaurant had some old staples as well as some new foods.."sliced pigs ear in peanut sauce anyone?"

Today started a bit slower as we took off from OCSI at 10:00 to head to the Hokuzanso Baptist Camp in Nakijin. It is such a help to Mr. and Mrs. Kawamitsu to have their help. The team will be cleaning the kitchens, doing some groundswork, and helping with cleaning up the main building.

They got started as soon as they arrived and seriously began cleaning the kitchens and cabins. Mrs. Kawamitsu wanted them to take it easy....but they didn't listen!! Talk about those stubborn West Virginians! But after about an hour and a half of straight working, they took a break and went swimming in the beautiful East China Sea. We then had a cookout and shared about how this trip has made an impact on us.

Most are making peace with the critters at the camp: the gekkos, mosquitoes, mice and other creepy crawlies...although the camp isn't a four star resort it is a place that has introduced many to God and His love for them as they have stayed there. How thankful we are for the work that is being done by our team.