This week's Let's Fish is dedicated to a look at a Short Term ministry as it is happening.  The pictures in this publication are only hours old.

A successful short term ministry takes several ingredients achieve success.  Here are a few:

Planning:
El Faro BFC partnering with Cedar Crest Church has spent months working through the details of the Light in the Park Week being held this week at Roosevelt Park.   Permits, site development, program development and finances needed to be carefully planned to make this weeklong day and evening program a success.  Not only is there a week long sports camp and Vacation Bible School, but also planned is a very aggressive weekend block party.

Partnership:
Along with the members of El Faro, Cedar Crest has nearly 50 volunteers on site!  Other churches and organizations are also in partnership with this endeavor.  Terry Hill and Emmaus BFC along with Push the Rock and Fellowship of Christian Athletes round out the roster. 


Prayer:  
A prayer team is holding a 24/7 prayer vigil  asking for God's blessing on the week and the Holy Spirit's moving in the hearts of the kids.  

This three prong approach to ministry has reaped an attendance of over 100 kids during the day and an evening program for older kids averaging over 30 teens!  As the weekend approaches, the team is gearing up for record crowds at the block party.  

Urgently Needed:
Helpers are still needed particularly from 1-4 each day including today.  If you can help, please call Pastor Ron Erb at 610 392 7196 (cell).  The two requirements needed are a willing spirit to serve AND a Criminal Background Check document.  

Short term partnerships do work!  So keep on fishing!