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THE BURDEN
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repeatedly told Jeri Gregg, if we start a new CBM Area we would first
start with clubs or Released Time; second begin Correspondence Lessons
and third rent a local camp each summer for a week or two. Her response,
"Our kids have little to do in this part of Alabama. A year round CBM
camp would be such a blessing." Jeri is a middle aged lady with a love
for kids and a burden to start a kids camp.
This past summer she took her son and several other young people for a
week to Camp Victory, our CBM camp in lower Alabama. While there she
reflected on her childhood days at Camp Victory of how God had
ministered to her.
She has been persistent in her pursuit to share her burden. After
receiving numerous phone calls I was convinced this was a "God thing".
Material was sent, meetings were held and on February 19th, 2008, Jeri's
steering committee voted to place themselves under the CBM National
umbrella in order to begin a new CBM Area in Central Alabama.
Jeri Gregg and her small group do not have land,
money or full-time staff, but by faith a kids retreat will be held this
spring and day camp is scheduled for this summer. Your prayers will
encourage Jeri and others to act upon the burden God has placed on her.
Jerry Traister, CBM National Director
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