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MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

The Missionaries of the Month for May 2024 are Steve & Rhonda Ransom. Read about their latest update here!

ABOUT

Here is the latest update we've just received from the Ransom's ministry at Pioneer Bible Camp:

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Camp is just around the Corner

We praise God that so many of our staff positions are filled for the summer however, we still have a need for counselors. Will you pray with us about that? We are trusting God to bring just the ones we need. 

We are so grateful that this winter brought great amounts of snow but not so overwhelming as last winter.  It is melting fast and just in time as work crews will be arriving at the end of the month.  God has provided abundantly and we will be able to start work on the summer cabin for the Covers as well as the wing extension being added to the maintenance building.  Joe is coordinating the cabin and Steve is coordinating the wing extension.  Joe has scheduled 4 weeks of work teams. 

Our hearts are so encouraged as we see how God provides just what we need when we need it.  Would you please pray for productivity and safety for these work crews and projects?

 

The Main Story

A wonderful provision from the Lord is the Penner family.  Daniel & Nicole met at PBC years ago. They have been involved for many years as head cooks and recently as the "Food Safety Manager".  Daniel also serves on the PBC  Board of Directors. God put it on the Penner's hearts to get more involved with ministry (specifically PBC).

Daniel applied for an extended time off from work so they could serve at camp all summer.  His company said, "Yes!" so Daniel and Nicole will be doing an internship at PBC for 9 weeks this summer.  They will have various responsibilities and will be a huge help and blessing to the team. 


Speaking of joy...we are thoroughly enjoying a less hectic time in life. As our roles have changed at camp we are enjoying more flexibility in our schedules. In March we made a trip to Washington State and visited many friends and family.  Some who have been friends and ministry partners for years. 

A definite highlight of our trip was spending a weekend with our grandson, Lincoln who is stationed at JBLM. He is serving in the 20th Infantry and we couldn't be prouder.

Rhonda was recently able to bring a friend on a trip to St George. They drove a little over 700 miles round trip and were able to see many, many friends from years gone by. The people in this photo worked at camp many years ago, and what a joy to catch up with them. She also visited with the Lott's and the Liston's, more friends from the early years.

As this is Joe Baker's first year serving as the General Director of PBC, Steve offered to be gone from camp for a few weeks to give Joe a chance to get established as the Director.  The board agreed with that and suggested we be gone the first 2 weeks of camp.  So, we planned a family reunion!!  It has been a few years since our family has been together and we are looking forward to getting together in St George, Utah.  It is a combined vacation and celebration of Steve's 70th birthday.  What fun!!!

We are so grateful for each of you and your faithful prayers and support.  Please visit our website at: https://www.pbcutah.com to get more information about PBC.  

We would love to know how we can be praying for you as well.   

Gratefully,  Steve & Rhonda Ransom

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PRAISES & PRAYER REQUESTS

PRAISES & PRAYER REQUESTS

  • We are so grateful for God's provision of staff

  • We are thankful for God meeting the material needs for the Cover's summer cabin

  • We are so thankful for the work crews who are giving of their time and effort to build the cabin and extension on the maintenance building.

  • We are grateful that Steve has been able to get the water up and running at camp as well as install a new secondary pump. 

  • We are grateful for the opportunities we have had to visit friends and family.

  • Please be praying for our counseling staff.  We still need guy counselors. 

  • Please be praying for Allen to finish his job in Texas soon as he waits on contractors.

  • Please be praying for safety and good progress for the work crews.

  • Please be praying for PBC's marriage retreat

  • Please be praying for Joe & Anna as they take on their new roles and have to balance their time wisely

  • Please pray that we can be a blessing to Joe & Anna and the rest of the staff. 

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