Annuals 2018 Annual Book | Page 22

Summer 2018 Wrap Up 1,310 Volunteers 53 Churches from 8 States Ocoee Outreach O2 65 Home Repair Projects 70 Professions of Faith 12 Baptisms Thank You for Partnering WITH Us - Your O2 Leadership Story 1: O2 Staffer, Ronny Rutherford while roofing on one of our projects was offered a cup of coffee by 54 year old home owner, Jimmy. Ronny, not being a coffee drinker politely declined and continued to roof… until the Lord got his attention. He climbed down the ladder and sat outside w/Jimmy, while he en- joyed his coffee. What started w/a few moments of casual conversation turned into a spiritual conversation. Ronny shared the Gospel which resulted in Jimmy surrendering his life to Christ! Story 2: O2 mission team, Egypt Elam Baptist, Guyton, GA has been serving at the same apartment complex in Cleveland the last few summers. Through the combination of building re- lationships and day camp ministry and community block parties, they had 7 people respond to Christ that were bap- tized by Pastor Paul the last week of June! Story 3: A Block Party w/O2 mission teams assisting FBC Charleston had no sooner started at Charleston Park when heavy rain and storms ensued. Amaz- ingly, approx. 200 people including vol- unteers stayed and huddled under the pavilion to listen to Pastor Mike from Bethlehem Baptist, Conway, SC share a story of hope and the Gospel. God qui- eted hearts and the storm as 21 people responded to Christ! 22