Drumroll Please!

The Lord sure was smiling our way when he opened the door for us to participate at the Christmas Village in Birmingham this weekend. Click HERE for more details on that story. It threw a lot of unexpected work our way these last few days. It has been a bit of a three ring circus at times. At one point we were actually working three separate events simultaneously!

Was it worth it? Oh yeah! After all the paper beads were back in their boxes and the nativities were neatly packed away over $6,500 had been raised for the ministry! Over $5,000 of that income came from our five days of sales at the BJCC. November is off to a good start, y'all!

In addition to the funds raised, we met a lot of fantastic folks who encouraged us. Who knows what other doors will be opened thanks to this fabulous opportunity.

This simple little miracle enforces in my weak heart what I have known to be true all along...God knows our needs, manages the details and can make red seas part when we least expect it.

As we sing in Uganda, "My God is able. My God is able. We shall sing hallelujah, AMEN!"

Christmas Village: A Mini Miracle

The Christmas Village Festival at Birmingham's BJCC is one of the south's largest and most attended craft festivals each year. This event is HUGE. When we applied for a space back in August, vendor space was already sold out. But we placed the ministry's name on the waiting list in case there was a cancellation. We didn't have any real hope that there would be....or that we'd even be chosen in such an event. Well-much to our surprise-a MIRACLE.

Last weekend we were contacted by the coordinator informing us that Pearl Ministries had earned a spot at the show! Not only that-but the entry fee of $410 was waived. WHAT!?! Yes, we just got into the largest event of the season for FREE. God is so good.

Because we had very little hope of getting into the Christmas Village, we went ahead and booked a spot at North Shelby Baptist Church's Christmas Arts and Crafts Show this Friday and Saturday as well. But being double booked isn't a bad thing. It is just more opportunity to make contacts and raise some much needed funds for the children at Ranch on Jesus.

It is going to be busy, though. The Christmas Village at the BJCC runs this Wednesday through Sunday (see their site for specific times) and the Baptist church's indoor market is all day Friday and Saturday. In addition to this we'll be setting up a small table at Samford University this Saturday afternoon during their homecoming. Pray we have endurance, wisdom in coordinating our staff and volunteers and a lot of successful sales!

God often brings wonderful folks by our booths. It is a great chance for us to tell others about Jesus and meet fellow believers who have His heart of love for the fatherless around the globe.

Keep us in prayer, tell your friends and stop by and visit us!