Brandon Baptist Church
Serving In The Bahamas
March 9, 2024
Community: Nassau
Partner: Heritage Missionary Baptist Church #2
Staff: france georges, Lorna Clarke
by Lorna Clarke | March 9, 2024 4:13 PM
Thank the Lord, we had a safe trip and no delays coming through immigration. This is our first picture in The Bahamas. Pastor George and Lorna greeted us at the airport with hand shakes, hugs and a bottle of water. On our way to the lodging at The Bahamas Youth Camp (BYC), we stopped at a local store and got 'hot patties'...yummy!! After unloading we got a surprise trip to the beach. That was awesome!! We're anxious to see how God will use us this week in His ministry. Please pray for us and continue to follow our activities. God bless.
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![Day (1) WE'VE ARRIVED!!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124835.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 9, 2024 4:59 PM
We're just wetting our feet until the real Beach Day...
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![Introduction to the Beach in The Bahamas](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124836.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 9, 2024 5:06 PM
We are enjoying a meal of curry chicken, white rice and corn with a glass of ice tea. Everyone is enjoying their meal... seconds please!!
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![It's Dinner Time!!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124837.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 9, 2024 5:30 PM
After traveling all day, we're so exhausted. Our leader, Pastor France George, gave us an early orientation. We'll get to freshen up and retire asap.
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![Orientation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124840.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 10, 2024 9:05 AM
We got dressed extremely early and are awaiting our bus to take us to church. We are all excited to hear what God has for us today. Please follow us throughout this week and continue to pray for us. God bless!!
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![Day (2) Off to Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124881.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 8:13 AM
We worshiped at the Creole Church yesterday. It was an amazing experience for all and a very inspiring sermon. Our interpreter was Pastor France George. Our youth pastor Austin Mathis brought greetings. The sermon was based on Moses and the burning bush.
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![The Creole Church](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124980.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 8:16 AM
Ned Marshall shared an inspiring testimony about the death of his father and his relationship with the Lord.
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by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 8:27 AM
The scripture reading was read by Emily which came to us from Psalm 63.
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![Scripture Reading](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124983.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 9:18 AM
After service, we stopped by KFC for a mouthwatering, finger licking meal of chicken, fries & biscuits with sodas...yummy!!
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![Lunch Time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124989.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 9:25 AM
Our tour guide, Pastor George, took us around the island, showing us places of interest. One place we visited was: the Queens Staircase: It was said that there were 66 stairs, however one sunk some years ago, leaving 65. You better be fit to go down and up those stairs without being out of breath...
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![Island Tour](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124990.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 9:34 AM
We were introduced to cool coconut water, bought from a road-side vendor. Savannah & Callan got a go at it while Oakley anxiously awaited his taste...
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![Cooling Down!!](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124994.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 9:43 AM
A group photo opportunity at the sculpture of Milo Butler, the first Bahamian Governor General.
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![Sculpture Shot](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/124997.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 9:58 AM
We also took a group picture at the statue of Queen Victoria.
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![Statue of Queen Victoria](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125001.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 10:45 AM
Today is our first work day. We're at the Ranfurly Children's Home. We'll be completing the shelves for the children. These were started by our previous groups. We've separated into groups to do various tasks... Meet our youngest Missionary: eleven year old Oakley. He's on the window cleaning crew.
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![Day (3) Ranfurly Home](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125004.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 10:49 AM
![Clothes Sorting Team](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125005.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 12:36 PM
Patrick is into the 'Cleaning Business'
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![A Member of our Cleaning Crew](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125018.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 12:42 PM
Pastor Austin and his team are installing the shelves.
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![Installation Begins](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125020.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 12:56 PM
It's a beauty to see Pastor Huey and Pastor George at work. They work wonders together...
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![Master Builder](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125022.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 11, 2024 1:22 PM
Ben and Pastor Austin completing another shelf...
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![Ben at Work](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125025.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 13, 2024 9:31 AM
Brandon Baptist Church group returned to The Ranfurly Home For Children on Tuesday. More shelves were built and installed in both male and female dorms. A total of 26 shelves were done, of which 9 were completed by the previous group. Also, much sorting of clothing was done. Now, they each have adequate space to store their personal items. Thank you Brandon Baptist team. You certainly represented the hands and feet of God this week. Keep shining for the Lord!! Please continue to follow us and observe other activities during our mission trip in Nassau.
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![Day (4) Completing the Project](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125217.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 13, 2024 8:11 PM
We're at Mother's Heart Preschool & Nursery. The team separated into small groups and interacted with the students. Devotion, Bible stores & coloring were done in each classroom. See pics below:
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![Day (5) School Interaction:](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125269.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 13, 2024 8:35 PM
Pastor Huey and Patrick shared a cartoon lesson with the toddlers.
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![Story Time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125277.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 13, 2024 8:48 PM
Photo opportunity with the principal, Mrs Dionne Rolle, as we say good bye.
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![So Long Mrs. Rolle](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125279.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 14, 2024 6:57 AM
There was a surprise visit to McDonald's for lunch. The team was so excited that their week-long request was satisfied. See how they enjoyed their meals.
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![Lunch Time](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125329.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 14, 2024 7:01 AM
![At The Park](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125330.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 14, 2024 7:05 AM
![Chilling on the Beach](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125331.jpg)
by Lorna Clarke | March 14, 2024 7:06 AM
This was a very relaxing moment for the team.
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![Sun Bathe](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125332.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 6:36 AM
The team prepared over 90 sandwiches for a special park give- away. Absolutely amazing!
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![Sandwich Giveaway](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125408.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 6:38 AM
![Special Presentation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125409.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 7:38 AM
![Dinner at the Fishfry](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125411.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 7:42 AM
After an incredible week, the team spent the evening affirming each other. Absolutely amazing.
![Night of Affirmation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125412.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 5:12 PM
Pastor Austin Mathis pouring into the team. He is a true example of servant leadership.
![Affirmation](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125435.jpg)
by France George | March 15, 2024 5:14 PM
![Returning home](https://trip-journals.storage.googleapis.com/19360/125436.jpg)
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That should be: Pastor France George
March 25, 2024 11:54 AM
(Please omit earlier post) This week was exceptional... Amazing man of God, Pastor France George, led the team of Missionaries; with their servant leaders, Youth Pastor Austin Mathis, Pastor Huey Dedmon, Rhonda Marshall, Emily Feathers and other young Missionaries, including 11 year old Oakley Feathers. I'll never forget these moments. May God continue to guide you into His ministries throughout the world...God bless you all.
Lorna Clarke
March 15, 2024 10:21 AM
This week was exceptional... Amazing man of God, Pastor Grace George, let the team of Missionaries; with their servant leader, Youth Pastor Austin Mattis. I'll never forget these moments. May Good continue to guide you into His ministries throughout the world...God bless you all.