BBtJ.Org June/July 2006 News Letter

Dear Friends of BBtJ,

Greetings. We hope everyone is enjoying the summer. A friend recently recognized that we consider summer not a time of escape, but a great time to be involved in ministry.

What is ministry? It's not really the superstar preaching with hundreds in attendance. Rather it's the little things any human being can do for another if they care enough. That's what we at BBtJ specialize in. We seek to portray the kind of ministry that will bring Joy into people's lives. We believe that building relationships over time brings greater joy and connectedness to all parties.

The majority of the the activities we do are somewhat difficult to relate in a brief newsletter. And in many cases, talking about it would be akin to "gossip". That's why we are not always real informational. However, keep an eye on our website for new entries. In the Virginia's Views and Reviews sections, we will put new postings at the top of the index to better serve the reader. Virginia's Journal will also have links to new items of interest as well as including details of our day to day activity and walk with God.

Mt Bachelor closed during the month of June. Mark was able to work at Breitenbush Hot Springs during the off time. He enjoyed working with and getting to know a number of people. The neat thing about BBHS is that it is in the country. Workers tend to stay close to home and socialize during their off hours. Both of us enjoy this aspect of our visits there. July 5 marked the return to Mt Bachelor, then Mark was sent by Bachelor for a week to Prinoth Cat Repair school in Lake Tahoe.

Virginia is keeping busy with projects for Stonecroft Ministries. Virginia is now acting Chair since the local Bend Chairperson resigned, and we pray for the addition of new members for the Planning Team. Virginia spoke to four different groups within the Central Oregon area. (Left at LaPine Girls' Night Out). A number of people related how meaningful her story was to them. Virginia's simple story of Fear, Stress and Anxiety is something anyone can relate to, as well as learn how to alleviate it through relationship with Jesus. Virginia was told that it is an awesome testimony, and was also able to tell about her experiences as a "new to Stonecroft" speaker at a recent Speaker Training Seminar.

As you can see, we've opted to keep our newsletter short and sweet this time. Only a one page because everyone is so very busy this summer.

If you'd like to be in touch with us for any reason, you can contact us by E-Mail or at Virginia's cell phone, 719-930-1989.

Love,

Mark & Virginia Lane Bolzern