Final June Update

Above are some pictures from the June Higher Call Mission Trip at Island Creek Baptist Church in Pikeville, Kentucky. June closed out as one of the best mission months ever. The trip to Kentucky was one of the best "Higher Call" trips we've ever been on. Then, as you know, we shattered all records in VBS. Then two weeks ago our youth grew by leaps and bounds on the Super Wow Trip, and the GA camp was a great success. And last week, we fed the World Changers as they did their mission work right here in Savannah, GA. Truly, lives have been touched, and God has been glorified. I want to thank everyone who took part whether it was through prayer support, financial support, giving, serving, and/or going, you are truly blessed for your part.

In Christ,

Bro. Royce

June Update #2

Vacation Bible School closed last night with Family Night and ended as the greatest VBS we've ever experienced here at Sand Hill. For the week we had 252 enrolled and averaged 194 each night, breaking 200 on two of the nights. But the greatest number of all was the 7 decisions for Christ. A big "thank you" to all who participated, served and worked in every capacity. And above all, all the glory goes to God!

Now pray for our Youth and GA girls. Our youth will be in Super WOW next week (June 22-26) and our GA girls will be in GA camp. So lift these up in your prayers this week as the mission month of June continues. God bless you all,

Bro. Royce

June Update

In the midst of a flurry of activities I wanted to pause, take a breath, and give you an update on our mission efforts thus far. Our Kentucky Mission Trip was an amazing success for God's glory. God gave us strength, safety, and good weather to frame up and dry in an over 6000 square feet sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. Both the Island Creek Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Pikeville were some of the most gracious, loving folks we've ever met. God is doing some mighty things in the mountains of Kentucky.

Today, we are entering our third day of Vacation Bible School. We have had record crowds thus far. We had 173 Sunday night and 192 on Monday night. The challenge is if we hit 200 I get a pie in the face and if the youth class consistently has 25 each night, Shawn, our Youth Pastor, also gets a pie in the face.

Continue to pray that all of our efforts to minister the Gospel will not return void and that God gets all the glory. And if you are in the local area, we invite you to join us for supper at 5:30 pm and VBS at 6:00 each night through Thursday of this week.

May God richly bless,

Bro. Royce

June

June will be a busy month. 15 of our folks will be going to Kentucky with the Higher Call Builders to help the FBC of Pikeville build a mission church. For those of you who don't know, the Higher Call Builders was the same group that came here six years ago and helped us build our new church.

Then our Vacation Bible School kicks off June 14 and runs through June 18 with family night June 19. (See www.sandhillbaptist.com for details). Then, June 22-26 our Youth will be heading to Jekyll Island for Super Wow. And the last week of June we will be feeding the World Changers.

Lots going on this month. We covet your prayers. Pray for all that are involved and pray that lives will be changed. And pray that God gets the glory. God bless,

In Christ,

Bro. Royce

What 'cha Reading?

As someone who reads a lot, I'm often asked, "Bro. Royce, what are you currently reading?" Right now I'm reading "11 Indispensable Relationships You Can't Be Without", by Leonard Sweet. With characteristic style and wit, Len digs down into Scripture and pulls up 11 relationships that we need in this life's journey. For example, we need a Jonathan, a true friend. We need a Jethro, someone who'll kick us in the butt when we need it. We need a Barnabas, an encourager. There's more. And Len gives you a bonus at the end, a 12th relationship we all need. Good read. Hope you enjoy. God bless,

Bro. Royce

One Thing

Psalm 27:4. David said there was one and only one thing that he desired and that was to dwell in the very presence of God. "I'm only asking God for this one thing", says David. What about me? I've asked God for hundreds of things. But David asks for the one and only important thing: the very presence of God in his life. In Luke 10:42, Jesus had to point out to Martha that Mary had chosen the 'one thing' that was needed, the one thing that was essential--spending time at Jesus' feet, listening to His Word. My prayer today is David's and Mary's: "Lord, I simply desire to sit at Your feet this morning and listen to Your Word, Amen."

Revival Update

I write today simply asking everyone to pray. Our evangelist, Brother J. O. McLeod, has taken a fall and has broken his arm. It is a nasty break and it will be impossible for him to come preach our revival this coming Sunday. So I ask that you pray for Bro. J. O. McLeod. And pray for our revival. We will have a one day revival this Sunday. I'll be preaching in both services. If you are in the local area, we invite you to come and experience revival with us this Sunday May 3. Hope to see ya there. God bless,

Bro. Royce