VBS Day 2!

Last night was Night 2 of our VBS here in Baltimore, MD. Let me tell you something, God showed up and did AMAZING things! We had over 40 kids here last night which is a huge growth from the night before. Pastor Dave has challenged the kids to bring friends, and they definitely stepped up to the challenge! We were also able to have a small group of adults led by Cedric Lundy (Church at Charlotte Youth Pastor) and Julie Ritter (Church at Charlotte Volunteer). This is a huge blessing, being able to impact these kid's parents is one of our top priorities and prayers. We want this neighborhood to be impacted by Stillmeadow EFCA; and by the looks of things, God is already at work.

GOD SIGHTING: There has been so much joy in this building. It's incredible to see these students allow themselves to be tools of our Living Savior. It is incredibily humbling to work alongside people with such a passion for showing God's Love. We can really see the impact by looking at how much the neighborhood kids are opening up to our volunteers, we are incredibly thankful!

The verse that keeps coming to mind this week is Matthew 19:14 "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" Everyone here is definitely putting this verse into action! We love it!

Thanks again for praying for us as this week continues. We definitely feel the love coming to Baltimore and can't wait to see what's up next for us here at Stillmeadow EFCA!

Vacation Bible School!

Last night was the first night of our Vacation Bible School here in Baltimore, MD. We prayed for kids to show up and boy did they show! We were able to reach out to 33 kids/teens from this neighborhood; we were so excited when they started to show up!

We had a great time making crafts, playing games, singing songs of worship, and eating some delicious snacks! Please continue to pray for the kids from Church at Charlotte, for their courage and boldness to be able to show God's love to this community. Even more, keep this neighborhood in your prayers not only this week, but every week after this! This community needs the love of Christ to be restored!

We can't wait to see what the Lord will bring to us tonight. Whether it's more or less kids, nothing can stop our motivation for reaching these kids and this neighborhood! We love Baltimore and Stillmeadow EFCA!

A lot of the photos you'll see from here on out will be of our BUMP kids with neighborhood kids. This connection has been an unceasing prayer for us; we continue to ask God for these kind of connections. Thanks again everyone for all your support and prayers! We can't thank you enough!

Block Party!

Tonight was the Neighborhood Block Party and it was a great success! Our group from Church at Charlotte did a fantastic job of greeting not only the kids, but the parents as well. There were so many smiling faces and so many fun games played. With around 50 people in attendance, we were really able to get the word out about our Vacation Bible School that we will be holding here at Stillmeadow. We cannot wait to see what God has in store for this city throughout this next week.

GOD SIGHTING: Here at BUMP, we like to focus on GOD SIGHTINGS; plainly put, where we saw God show up today! We were able to partner up with a local school here in Baltimore to be able to facilitate a service project on their grounds. Not only is this a big connection for Stillmeadow, but God allowed two of our people to meet with the Principal as a walk-in! We were told this never happened and we are so excited to see this relationship form in this community!

Here are some photos from this great event for this fantastic community! We love Baltimore!

Off and Running!




Pastor Brooks leading team training.

The Church at Charlotte team arrived safely at 5:30pm EST and hit the ground running with orientation last night.

Today they prepare for a block party at Stillmeadow EFC to launch VBS for the week.

Pastor Charles Brooks (A Better Life Fellowship) is training the 37 youth participating on cross cultural ministry before their preparations begin!

Be in prayer for the neighborhood around Stillmeadow, permanent relationships to be built, VBS planning to come together, and God to be glorified!

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Welcome!

We’re excited to welcome Church at Charlotte youth to BUMP Baltimore 2011, June 26 - July 2, at Stillmeadow EFC! Check back for daily updates and what God is doing in Baltimore through BUMP!