Wednesday evening, July 1 we went to the Baptist Church in Tracadie. We had a great worship time and testimony time. Kobee played the drums while Loren and Robert played guitar. Pastor Joel played the keyboard. We sang a few songs and shared testimonies.
Loren talked about the beginning of the mission till now and the vision the Lord had given him. Carmen said that when she heard about Loren’s plan she thought it was a bit crazy but the Lord told her not to underestimate what one man in a boat can do.
I shared that we had been many places in the world and that we have seen that the Spirit of God is alive and on the move. From China to Guatemala, from India to Honduras and now in Canada, God’s word is going forth and “it will not return void and it will accomplish that which it is sent to do and prosper where it is sent” Is. 55:11.
The believers were encouraged. I was encouraged because the pastor’s son, Mikal, is going on a mission trip to a camp this summer. He will be there several weeks sharing the gospel. I gave him an American PWT and a Canadian PWT I found at the church and shared with him how he can take and use the helps in the front and plan of salvation in the back to aid in leading someone to a saving knowledge in Jesus Christ. I am excited to see young people like I met in Honduras and here in Canada that are 13-16 years old and eager to go and serve God with their lives by telling others about Jesus.
Our camp for the night is at Val Coumeau. Misty took the boys to the camp store and bought Kobee some moccasins. She gave the worker ladies a Bible each. I gave several kids a Bible in French. There was a language barrier and we didn’t speak to much but they took their Bibles when they left on their bikes. We left the church service and grabbed a late bite to eat at Tim Hortons. It was crowded with lots of older folks. From there we went to our camp at Val Coumeau. It’s rainy and yucky.



Thursday morning, July 2 I helped Loren off. He had a bit of trouble getting into the ocean with the waves. It seemed as though the tide were running from him. He eventually made it in reverse and was on his way. We packed camp and got out by 11:00. I called Jay and we met him at their work and he led us to his grocery store. What a blessing. Man, this is so much like the church in Acts, believers helping believers. Each has different gifts, abilities and resources to help get the gospel out. It’s nothing short of a God thing for us to meet different groups of believers yet have the same bond of unity in Jesus.
We grabbed lunch at Jay’s grocery store along with lots of new food supplies to get us through the week. We drove on I-11 to Tabusintac. We made it to New Haven Campground. It’s still dreary and cloudy. I met with the owner of the camp and he asked what we were doing this far out and I explained about the prayer paddling and gave him a Bible. He said he was Catholic but accepted the PWT. His wife, granddaughter and another lady came into the store. I offered them Bibles and they said no. I asked if the little girl would like to have one and the grandmother quickly said no.
Anyway, we got checked in and set camp. Meanwhile, Kobee and John went to work spreading the Word. The little girl, Kayli, got a Bible from Kobee and John. You should have seen how happy she was and how proud she is of her little Bible. Kobee explained the Gospel to her. She put her name in the front and pranced about the campground showing it off and talking about it. She brought it to me to show it off. Other boys and girls accepted a Bible too. Kobee sat on a stage and explained the Bible to several guys. Unfortunately one of the boy’s grandmothers didn’t let him keep the Bible and made him bring it back to Kobee.
I got Loren to dock and up to camp. Later we dropped him off up river for him to paddle to another point. I got some good wild life footage of a beaver, a crane and a moose on the loose.
We had a real good campfire and got clean. We watched some movies from the camp store and hit the hay.



Friday morning, July 3, Loren, John and I went to a drop off point at a wharf called Wishart. There were some good ole boys there getting a boat ready for fishing. John tried to offer them a Bible but they were very short and gruff with him and said they did not want the Bibles. I tried a little later after sending Loren on his way and they were just as rude with me. We shook the dust off and went on back to camp.
While packing, Misty had a chance to talk with the grandmother and the grandmother had told the little girl, Kayli not to be reading or talking about the Bible with her because religion is a personal thing. Kayli said she would go to the restroom to be alone and read her Bible. The lady was a curt with Misty about us praying for them. She asked why you think we Canadians need prayer. Misty simply answered that all of us need prayer. Hey, they may not accept a Bible but they cannot stop us from praying for them. Pray for this grandmother’s heart to be softened to the gospel. Also, pray for these little kids that are hungry and thankful for God’s Word but are hindered by hard-hearted adults.
After pulling out of Tibusinac, we trekked on to Neguac. We found the main wharf and met two men and a kid loading lobster traps. We all walked over to where they were and they were very kind to show us how they set the traps. They answered a variety of other questions and the owner of the boat made a comment about how man is destroying himself. I told him I agreed and that was why we were there. I said we have the answer and the answer is Jesus. Oh, yes he replied. I offered them each a testament and they were happy to receive the Word of God. He told me he was Catholic but I told him that didn’t matter. All that matters is a personal relationship with Jesus because he has all the answers to man’s problems. I showed them the plan of salvation and after a word of witness I let them get back to work. I really like seeing the smile on the young and old when I look back.
What’s that? A Confederate Flag on a fishing boat in Neuguac , NB?
I met Talbott there. He is a Micmac Indian and lives nearby. The boat with the flag belongs to his brother. His boat was inherited from his dad when he retired from the fishing business. Talbott recognized how remarkable it is how I would be from MS, recognize the flag and come to inquire about it. Furthermore, it was interesting that he really didn't need to be there, he had just happened to come by to warm up his boat. God has been putting us in the paths of others and others in our path to meet spiritual, and physical needs.
I talked to Talbott and he said he hoped his eternity was secure. I pointed to scripture from Romans 10:9 "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." That is assurance we have as believers that the world cannot waver. We talked on more about how more is less and less is more when it comes to the eternal. The more stuff we have, the more we worry about that stuff and the less we are concerned about the eternal. He took three Bibles for himself and his family to share.
After speaking with Talbott, we went on to a Neguac public access area. We ate picnic style in a lighthouse that was under construction for use as a visitor center. I dropped down a picnic table and it gave us a chance to be out of the wind and mosquitos for a bit while we ate.
John found a chipmunk scurrying around trees. We teased it out of a hollow tree with some rice crispy treat. I got it on tape and some photos. John was also impressed by a seagull dumping down the side of the lighthouse and a dead rotting crab. Good thing we were finished with lunch.
There were some guys cutting grass at the area. When one got close enough I got his attention and he came over to the car where I presented him a Bible. His name was Francouis (sp?). He listened intently to the gospel and said he appreciated the Bible and that he would take time to read the plan of salvation and the Gospel of John. This was the only Bible he has ever been given.
We met with Lloyd Augustine and Mark. They both brought their kids so Kobee and John played with them and a puppy they brought. As the kids played we prayed.
Lloyd is a leader in the Micmac Nation of Native Indians. He knew Talbott and remembered him coming to Bible Camps. We prayed for Necuac, Burnt Church and the other communities nearby. We also prayed for the people who had received a witness and a Bible along the way.
Soon as we finished with the Amen, the bottom dropped out. Misty and I wheeled the car around and picked up the boys. Loren went off in the kayak.
During the rain we went to Tim Hortons. We had some coffee and donuts. Misty went to sleep at the table. John gave four Bibles to the counter worker and he took them to the ladies in the back. One of the ladies came out and said out loud across the restaurant, "Thank you sweetie!" That got John back on track. "Those are my first ones", he replied. Another lady came in and we gave her a Bible and another man came in. He looked a little rough around the edges but was very kind to receive the Bible. We gave it to him as we were on the way out. His car had bottle caps in the grill. I'll come back to him further on in the post.
We went out to Hay Island which is on the Micmac Reservation. Lloyd met us out there and visited a bit more with Loren while we set up camp in a pavilion. At least we have cover but nothing else. No water, no electricity, no toilets except for the pp tepee.
Kobee spent time on the water kayaking. He handled the boat really well. I paddled about for a bit as well.
Misty got a great fire started and cooked soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. MMMMMM, Jummy!
We sat by the fire to dry off and warm up until around 10:00 PM. It's still daylight that late.


Saturday, July 4, we slept pretty well. A few vehicles drove through but didn't bother us. I helped Loren off this morning. Before he left out he asked if we had met a hippy guy the day before. I said yeah, at Tim Hortons. Loren said his name is Zoel and he works as a night watchman at the dock. Loren met him when he went to charge his phone last night. Loren went to offer him a Bible and Zoel asked, "What, one of those blue ones like they gave me at Tim Hortons? I can't read."
Loren tried to share the Gospel with Zoel but it was difficult. Loren offered to send him some audio information from home later on.
Happy Fourth of July, ya'll!
After breaking camp and loading the car we drove through Burnt Church to see the burnt school. Their school burned this spring because of electrical problems.
We drove on into Miramachi and found a McDonalds for a late breakfast. We got directions from a very nice young couple to Walmart. The girl got so tickled at our Southern accent. We were disappointed however, when we offered them a Bible the guy answered and said, "We're just not in to that". Very well. We left for Walmart.
After Walmart we pulled over to check on a charger we bought. While sitting on a dead end road a car pulled up beside us. It was a Constable with the local police. He and his wife waited on us to get situated because I had to go in to return the charger.
They led us into the town of Chatham across the river bridge to a library. The library was closed but we can access the internet. He came to the car to make sure we were ok. When I offered him a Bible he said with excitement that he was a Christian and attended the local Presbyterian Church. He accepted the Bibles for he and his wife. I told him that the Lord had placed them in our path to help us and we were thankfull.