I’m sitting here at in Mike Spencer’s house (Internet Monk) catching up on email etc…

Oneida Baptist School is probably one of the most unique places I’ve ever been. It’s a Christian bording school in rural Kentucky that has students from all over the US and international students from many, many countries. About half the kids are Christians.

In talking to a sweet lady, Mrs. Smith, on our way from the airport, she told me “most come in not Christians, and most leave as Christians.” I can see why. There are great kids here from all backgrounds. Everyone is exposed to many cultures. There are kids here from broken homes, missionary kids getting an American education, locals who don’t like the public schools. These kids are primed in many ways for an answer to lives where they can’t understand their pasts. Some feel stuck. Some will remain stuck for the rest of their lives. But, I can tell that the faculty and staff here take every opportunity for the gospel to work in these kids lives.

Three kids gave their lives to Christ after the service last night. Today, Noel and I talked to about five kids working through stuff in their past. Oh, and it’s not simple stuff like “my dad didn’t pay attention to me” (well I guess that’s not simple). But their problems are hard, it’s going to be a long road. Hopefully they will grasp onto what Mr. Spencer and the school here are pointing to, trust in Jesus.

Pray for the school here, the kids, our work etc… OBI is always looking for groups of volunteers to come here and help build stuff too. If you have a group that could help out, contact them on their website.