In this Update:
Tremendously blessed
In July I was back at the Kewaskum House of Prayer as a guest speaker for the Biblical Creation Group for Genesis Days part 2. This time we looked at the statistical analysis of the Hebrew language concerning the meaning of Yom or day. (This message is available on our website under courses.) Once again, I succeeded in teaching them something they had not heard before. I also returned to Fort Wilderness to teach the second session of Leadership LAB, a 3-week program guiding teens to a deeper level of faith. (Denise did not come this time since we recently adopted a new puppy.) I taught the same two lessons on Bible study methods and the reliability of the Bible and evidence to support it as I did in LAB 1. For the third session, they chose the Pharaoh of the Exodus and Evidence of the Plagues. They found the information to be mind-blowing! I also spent time at main camp visiting with many of the Family Camp #6 campers. So many of them shared with me how God used me to impact their families and how much they miss me in the Nature Center. Their encouraging words left me feeling tremendously blessed!
We continue to see a steady increase each month in the number of YouTube subscribers. We have gained over 3000 subscribers over the last six months! In July, China was fourth for the number of downloads by a country.
We’re at 80% of monthly support:
We have been so blessed by all Charlotte has done to help us launch E4F! We could not have done it without her, and she will be missed. Her dad came to drive the truck full of her belongings and they arrived safely in Omaha but not without some major setbacks. Her dad missed his connecting flight because of a delay, and they had a blowout on the truck. We are grateful that she will continue to work for us remotely on a part-time basis. Pray for her as she settles in and searches for a full-time job.
Productions
- New release: A Creation Clues – What Are Meristems and Mitosis?
- In development: A Creation Clues on fossils, a video on David and the Giants, the first of a podcast series on suffering, and a new podcast series yet to be decided
- Keep the Fires Burning: The proof copy just arrived. If everything meets our approval, it will be available soon.
Upcoming events & adventures
- 2025 Israel Trip – We are rescheduling the trip to January 2026. You can sign up on the waiting list and we will contact you when specific details are available.
- Marine Biology – The dates for next year are April 17-26, 2025. The cost is $2250. We have 15 students already registered. So, there are only 10 spots left. Be sure to reserve your spot soon!
- September/October 2025 – Michael and his archaeologist friend, Dr Steve Notley, are in discussion about a possible trip to Greece and Italy to follow the journeys of Paul. Watch for upcoming details.
Welcome Gabe!
Gabe Hintz has officially been hired to do our podcast editing and manage our social media accounts. We have known Gabe for years. He’s been on the Marine Biology trip as a student and staff, a graduate of Fort Wilderness’s TruNorth program, and worked on summer staff at Fort. He has already suggested some intriguing new ideas. We are so excited to have him on our team!
Keep Us in Your Prayers
Please continue to pray for us as we bring the Truth to this broken world.
- Pray for Charlotte as she settles in. May God bless her with His best.
- Praise God! We have hired Gabe and have some good leads for a videographer and video editor.
- Pray for new opportunities. Maybe you know someone who would be interested in booking an event.
- Pray for more funding and monthly donors as we begin our 4th year to help us reach our monthly goal of $12,500 to cover salaries and operating expenses! We currently are at 58%. Please consider partnering with us.
- Please pray that God will raise up someone to meet our need for a ministry vehicle. The one we are currently using is pushing 300K miles and is starting to fall apart from all the rust.
Thank you for your prayers! Be a compelling light!
Executive Director