The “YES” of Missions

by | May 23, 2011 | Going Deeper

Leaving at 6:00AM last Thursday morning, Mobberly Baptist Church of Longview Texas began to answer “yes” to the call of missions. When they arrived at our dorm just after 11:00PM, exhausted and road weary, they continued to answer...

Easter Campground Worship Services

by | Apr 26, 2011 | Going Deeper

As beautiful as the Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg was, so too were the campground worship services. I (Bill) led three services at Twin Creek RV Resort, Venture Out, and Outdoor Resorts of Gatlinburg. The first service brought two couples to the office...
Easter Sunrise Worship

Easter Sunrise Worship

by | Apr 26, 2011 | Going Deeper

Ober Gatlinburg hosted the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association’s Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Employees of Ober Gatlinburg worked through the night and all morning to host the event. Ministers from six different churches led in the...
In My Dreams

In My Dreams

by | Feb 27, 2011 | Going Deeper

“I only dreamed that I would play futebol against an American team… and on an American field!” It could not have been more perfect: the weather slightly cold, the field rain-soaked from the night before, and two teams ready to take on an opponent who...

Winter Mission at Ober Gatlinburg

by | Jan 13, 2011 | Going Deeper

On a recent Sunday morning at 7:00 as we gave out our donuts and worship sheets to employees of Ober Gatlinburg, one American lift attendant asked for prayer. We talked and then prayed together with him asking Christ into his life for forgiveness and salvation. We...