Fall of 2005 I traveled with Northland's ministry team. One of our Sunday evening services was in the small town of Coral, MI. Neither the size of the town nor the church attendance reflected the warmth with which we were welcomed. Andrea and I (the two girls on the team) stayed with Val Gates (the pastor's daughter) and her family. She and her husband have 7 children, one of whom came to Northland the following year. The 4 boys on the team stayed with the pastor and his dying wife. Despite this incredibly hard time for their families, a mutual heart-to-heart ministering took place during our short stay.
I have kept in touch with them and recently found out they would be in Emmalena, KY at Camp Nathanael for a missions trip/work week. Being only 2.5 hours from my house, I was able to drive up and spend the day working alongside them. We painted 138 fence sections! The work was enjoyable, the camp was beautiful (mountains, rivers, and even a 4-foot snake!), and the fellowship was a blessing. I didn't know if or when I would see them again, but I am grateful to the Lord for His allowing it today.
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