Life water

I just got the opportunity to finally look at the pictures from our last trip to Haiti and one is as amazing in a picture as it is in person. I had to post it for you to see. These are water filters that were put in churches and schools that are part of the feeding program that is administered by Mission of Hope and Convoy of Hope. The water will be 98 % pure after filtered and these filters will last until Jesus returns. They are very simple to make and utilize materials that are readily available in any village. Clean water is just not available. Kids are getting sick all the time from the bacteria in there water and this is such a simple solution. Amazing!!!!!!!

Wild Game for Wild Men

The men are preparing for the Wild Game Dinner coming up on February 9. Meat donations are still needed and items for the raffle. Most importantly, start thinking about who to invite. Tickets go on sale 12/16 at the Information Center - $15 in advance / $20 at the door. If you would like to help or have donations, contact John Mazur at 419-340-6034 or jmazur@bex.net.

Blankets for West Virginia

It was so exciting to see all of the blankets come in for the West Virginia Outreach on December 1. Thanks for giving BCC!

Healing from AIDS in Argentina

Check out this awesome article from our missionaries Kim and Shari Babcock in Argentina. Just click on the title above (Healing from AIDS in Argentina).

Faith in the Promise

Sometimes I take for granted the promises of God. He has made so many different promises and some how, even when at times, I forget my promises to Him he still comes through. Many times not in my timing, but non the less a perfectly made promise is delivered right at that perfect time. God is always on time, isn't He?
I've been thinking about my faith promise for 2007 and how God, somehow always supplies my promise, made in faith, to support His work around the world. Each year I watch with amazement as he provides and many times I really have to look, but he always does. He is always faithful!
I am starting to believe that the promises I make, in faith, to support missions is more for me and my spiritual growth than it is for the missionaries. If God wanted to provide for those who have left everything for Him, without my help, he certainly could. Why does He choose to involve us? Could it be He wants us to be stretched and challenged to believe in Him for more.
Every year my faith becomes greater and I find myself wondering just what could God want to do through me. How far does he want me to trust him? Could it be He wants me to Trust Him more? I'm sure it is!
This year, in 2008, I want my promise to be made according to what I think God could do through me and not what I can do, there is a very big difference.
Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to His power at work in us, to Him be Glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, Amen. Eph 3:20
That sums it all up,doesn't it?

Helping Missions in Toledo

Two pallets of food was donated to 3 Toledo Missions through GO. The Toledo Gospel Mission, the Cherry Street Mission and St. Paul's Mission were very thankful for the food donations.

Kids can do Great Things

I was so proud of all of the BCC kids today as I sent off $3200.00 to BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge). That makes a total of just under $5000.00 our kids raised for missions this year so far. WOW!!!! Their generosity and yours (as they borrowed from your change drawer, i'm sure) will print literature to help our missionaries spread the love of our heavenly Father around the world!!!!! I've spoken to so many missionaries that say,"We could not do what we do if not for our young people being involved in world missions."

I am once again reminded that God does not care about our size or standing in society. His only concern is our willingness to say yes. He even uses children to accomplish his plans.

Have you said yes today?