We arrived at Lake Placid Conference Center on Friday the 7th and the first two weeks have flown by. We are here with 7 other Sower couples and around 20 couples from a ministry connected to the Nazarines called Roamers ( R Ver's on a mission). We have devotions together each morning before setting out on our projects.
The wagons are circled in.
The Conference Center is located on the grounds of an estate originally built in the 1920's by Melvil Dewey the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System. The lodge is an original structure and houses the dining rooms as well as some lodging upstairs.
The architecture is magnificent and has a Spanish flair with many arches and wrought iron railings and window frames.
The first weekend we were here there were middle schoolers everywhere. They have a large auditorium and the kids were having a great time. As the groups were arriving Friday night, it was good to hear them talking, clowning around, and getting acquainted. The Gospel is going forth and lives are being changed as a result!
Our team comes from Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, Canada, Rome Georgia, Florida, and of course, South Carolina
Jane has been painting mostly. In this picture they are putting the finishing touches on an office for the Chef that was remodeled by the January Sower team. The men on our team have been remodeling a large bathroom in one of the dormitories. There are eight shower stalls and all of the flooring was removed and the toilet, sink, and shower dressing areas are being fitted with ceramic tile.
The Conference Center hosts various groups from Ladies Retreats to large youth groups. They have a ropes course, zip line, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, and pictured here, a water slide and of course, the lake.
This past weekend there was a group of married couples here from Miami for a retreat .
Anyone for Frisbee golf or basketball?
There was also a group here last weekend from Latin American countries, sponsored by a ministry in Fort Myers. These children were enjoying the playground.
The lake is beautiful and usually very placid. The lake originally had a different name, but the town renamed it Lake Placid due to the influence of Mr. Dewey who was from Lake Placid, New York.
The boats are ready for an influx of folks this weekend.
There is usually a gentle breeze coming off the lake. We have had marvelous weather since being here. It appears the cold wave we had last month is not affecting us as much as the rest of the country.
The cross on top of the bell tower can be seen from across the campus. It is exciting to see the ministry vision the staff has. Folks are brought face to face with the good news that Jesus Christ is the answer to all of life's issues.
We will be here for one more week and will be heading back to Summerville. We will be home for March and, Lord willing, will be heading back to Sandy Cove Conference Center in North East Maryland for April. Jane's Dad will turn 91 at the end of April and we will be able to be there for Easter as well.
We appreciate your continued prayer for us. Safety is always on the forefront as we work. We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve our Lord with Sowers.
Godspeed, Glenn and Jane
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