May 08th, 2013

It looks as if we will be closing the camp here in Birmingham, AL as of the end of June. We are preparing to mobilize so we're ready to move on to where the Lord may lead us next! We are not "out of business" nor will we be having a going out of business sale. :) We're just living up to those two little words in our moniker and preparing to take the "next step". God is good and He always provides. Knowing that, we keep moving, doing what we can, working with what we know.....

So what do we know? Wellll...the Central AL Long Term Recovery (where we were receiving material money for projects) had their last meeting February 20, 2013 at which time the last projects were funded and distributed to the various construction partners that remained. NSS then turned to a local partner agency, Metro Changers which we've been working with to fund some projects. Now MC is fully committed to projects for the year and no longer have funding available for additional work beyond what's committed. We will finish up the few jobs we have remaining with the teams that are coming in. 

We also realize that we need to get more mobile and so now we'll focus on that by obtaining some shipping containers and retrofitting them to our needs; building shelves and so on, so we're ready to move the tools and equipment.

A funny thought occurred to me this morning....we stress all the time that this is about people, not projects. The projects are a platform into people’s lives to share Christ with them; and even though the projects in B’ham are ceasing, the Lord continues to work in the hearts and minds that once worked the projects! 

Thanks to all of the volunteers for making this camp a success! And thanks to God for continuing the work that counts!

For His glory,

Monte and Kim