Scenes from Campus (Part 4 - Winter Texan Alley)

On the south end of campus there is a row of trailers and campers that house some very special people...the winter volunteers. Each Dec. through March or April, retirees from Canada, MN, IA, ND, WI, and other northern states spend themselves and their talents in the ministry here at RGBI.



During the winter months, the Rio Grande Valley swells with the gray haired retirees. Most of the winter birds around the Valley live a very selfish lifestyle...it's all about them, but the winter volunteers at RGBI choose to use their golden years serving and investing something eternal.

The winter volunteers have a faithful ministry of daily prayer for the language students. Some of them teach our children Bible stories and songs on Monday afternoons. The other day, a lady (winter volunteer) knocked on our door and gave us an envelope that contained a gift of money and an encouraging note. The ladies had divided up the money from a recent bake and craft sale and gave it to the new language school families. We are thankful for their sensitive and giving hearts, and we are thankful for God's perfect timing in providing for our family's needs.



One other example of kindness...yesterday a winter volunteer drove by on his bike while I was loading up our van to head to the beach with the whole family. He turned around and asked if we needed lawn chairs or a beach umbrella. He knew from experience that our family didn't have those things here at RGBI due to the fact we packed 90% of our things in a storage container back in MN.

If I ever retire (key word there is if), I would love to spend my life investing in the next generation of missionaries and BI students.

Don't Waste Your Life !