Hey everyone, I want to share something cool with you. This past weekend Amy, Cooper, and I drove down to Austin. We went because a group of Austin Ambassadors took it upon themselves to organize a community group of Pine Cove families that live in their city.
The Borders at Family Camp this summer.
Jeff and Renee Border were the ones who started this crazy idea. God put it on Renee’s heart to connect Pine Cove families in her area for the purpose of fellowship and service. Her hope is that God would use this group, connected by thier common love for Jesus and fondness for Pine Cove, to do great things in His name.
Jeff and Renee opened up their home to about a dozen families and we gathered for some great conversation and dessert. And remember, I mentioned service too, so Renee had everyone bring a package of socks for a local homeless shelter.
They have planned two more such gatherings: one in January to serve the summer staff and one in March to invite new families so they can introduce them to Pine Cove’s ministry.
I can’t describe to you how blessed we are as a ministry to have such supportive families. I am excited to see how God will grow and use this group in the Austin community.
If you would like to organize something like this in your city, please let me know and I will gladly help get you started. Or if you live in the Austin-metro area and want to get connected to this group, email me and I will put you in touch with Renee. You can reach me at cdrake@pinecove.com or at 877-474-6326.
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13: 35 (NASB)
Let us be recognized by our love for each other.
Chris “Quacktastic” Drake
Helping at a Camp Fair.
Campers help share Pine Cove.
Mom helps share Pine Cove.
Helping serve at Free Family Day.
