by Dan Weightman
In all of these initiatives below and more we have been sharing the Gospel and equipping local leadership for ministry. It has been a good season with several students coming to faith in Christ through the programs referenced.
However, COVID remains a serious concern with the public healthcare system being overwhelmed with new cases and limited access to vaccines. This has resulted in severe restrictions that make ministry and life very difficult. We are currently under a 9:00 PM curfew and gatherings are with few exceptions not allowed. It is in this environment that we are continuing to serve and remain faithful to our call to "make disciples of all the nations."
· Weightmans returned to Nassau mid-July.
· Held three weeks of soccer camp for 40 plus students in Nassau.
· Sent 14 students and 4 counselors to our partner ministry, Camp Bahamas in Eleuthera.
· Began training the new Bahamian staff person for Nassau, Walter Charlton, who will be heading up the high school program through our partnership with the Bahamas Youth Network.
· Preparing for leadership weekend where we will train 20 plus Bahamian leaders and ministry interns for university and high school ministry.
· Kelly and Donna Mastin have been doing ongoing training with Sunday school leaders through our mission's partnership with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk.
· In Abaco the Hendrickson and Swing families have been active in community youth ministry development via summer camps, hurricane restoration (currently 30 houses have been restored) and church planting initiative through the Kirk of the Pines.
Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers.
