2011 North Strand Lifeguard Supper Summary
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FBCNMB was blessed to be the host church for Beach Service suppers for 10 weeks! Each one was different and prepared by a different group or church. Again, this summer was the presence of a wonderful relationship with the city of NMB and coordinating suppers. Thanks Mark Horton and Beach Patrol!
This summer we included all Beach Service personnel not just lifeguards. Twelve states and two countries were represented: VA, SC, NC,PA, WV, KY, OH, FL IN, CO, TN and Philippines, Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Over 500 meals were served.
Thank you FBCNMB for providing the fellowship hall each Tuesday night and to Friends In Christ, Faith, Hope & Love, and the Singles Sunday School Classes for each doing a supper. Thanks also to Kindred Sprits and Adult Workers for monies to help with expenses. Numerous individuals also contributed. This allowed us a few extras and provided lunch on the beach for the Horry County participants and staff during the East Coast Lifeguard Competition. YEAH!! We came in 3rd!
We welcomed North Strand Community Church to the list of those providing suppers. They joined NMB Optimist Club, Buck Creek Baptist (Longs), Faith Baptist (Aynor), Wampee Baptist (Longs), Jamestown Baptist (Conway), and Living Water Baptist (Hwy 9).
Applebees Neighborhood Grill, Logan's Roadhouse, Outback Steak House, Sticky Fingers and The Grill House donated food. McDonald's and Chick-Fil-A each donated 120 coupons for meals or sandwiches of choice. WE had fun giving them away. This year, Ryans, Firehouse Subs, Sonic, The Shack and Cracker Barrel donated gift certificates. Thank you Damon's for a weekly gift certificate that went to the "lifeguard of the week" each week.
As always, we thank you Pastor John Gambrell and Gerald Smith for always being there with your support. We try to make these young people understand they are fed in Jesus' name. It was a wonderful group this summer...more than usual profess to be Christian and affiliated with a church. One night, as we were preparing to have our blessing, and the last one arrived and was signing in, I said, "ok, you're late so you get to bless the food." And, he did!! And what a beautiful blessing it was.
I thank many of you for your support and prayers for these young people. (We actually have a couple of prospects for our church. Be in prayer for that...where will I send them?) Thank all who took bottles of water and snacks to guards in your area or said "Thank you". They aren't appreciated for their job on the beach unless there is a problem. Supper at FBCNMB is one place they feel loved as well appreciated and it's the only place they ALL get to fellowship.
Oh, how He loves you and me,
Oh, how He loves you and me.
He gave His life, what more could He give;
Oh, how He loves you, Oh, how He loves me,
Oh, how He loves you and me.
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Remember the lifeguards, Beach Patrol and Beach Service in your prayers. Some we'll never see again. We planted seeds....our prayers will help water them!
Beady Moore
The Church Lady
North Strand Meal Coordinator
