2011 Fall Prayer Letter

Find our full Prayer Letter here.

2011-11-23

To our dear faithful supporters,

I have resigned from my position with Bible Impact Ministries and Whispering Winds Bible Camp. I’m sure you understand that this was not an easy decision.

It became evident during the most recent board meeting, that there are ongoing, apparently unresolvable issues between us and this ministry.

Every Christian must stand before God and answer for his or her actions. If Michelle and I have made wrong decisions we will give an account before God.

I do not feel that it will be beneficial to anyone to discuss details in this letter. However, if any of you, our dear faithful supporters, feel you need more answers, please call and we will do our best to answer any and all questions while following the biblical mandate to speak truth lovingly.

We have been given until January 31 to live on the property here and collect support through Bible Impact Ministries. We are continuing to live on faith support. We will continue seeking God’s plan for us and we will keep you updated as much as possible.

We beg of you to pray for us during this transition. Pray that: 1) we will be faithful to God in all respects, 2) God will keep Michelle and I faithful to our family in all respects, 3) we will not miss what God has next, nor jump ahead of His timing.

We love each of you dearly, and count on your support to help us remain faithful servants of our Savior,

Bruce Cook

2011-11-18

November 22, 2011

Dear Supporters of Bruce and Michelle Cook,

Bruce and Michelle Cook have been an important part of Bible Impact Ministries the last two years.

Bruce worked as the Outdoor Education Director, Resident Camp Director and Camp Crew Director. Michelle and the rest of the family have assisted him in his ministry.

The Cook’s have presented their letter of resignation to Bible Impact Ministries Board effective November 18, 2011.

Sometimes in ministry there are issues that become too difficult. Acts 16:36-41 describes one of those times for Paul and Barnabas, two dedicated servants of Jesus Christ. There had to be a parting of ways with both having very valuable ministries afterward.

We, as a board, commend Bruce and Michelle for their service at Bible Impact Ministries. We believe they will continue to be valuable in ministry in the future.

The Cook’s are scheduled to live on campus until January 31^st. Receiving support through this ministry will continue until that time. We urge you to keep on supporting the Cooks during their transition to another ministry.

Patrick Norris

Chairman of the Board

2011-11-07

Cook's Short Order Update

Genesis 1:15 "And let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth"; and it was so.

It seems to me that we all look at Nature too much, and live with her too little."

- Oscar Wilde

Prayer:

1. For God to lead many summer staff to us at ABC this week.

2. For God to provide our ministry with a General Director and Program Director.

3. For God to help our staff work as a team during this time without a Director.

4. For God to keep us faithful

Praise:

1. Great start to the Missions Conference at ABC today. We love it here!

2. Good time with our sending church, Mount Tabor, last night.

3. Encouraging word from a pastor from India last night.

4. Fun time surprising Nate yesterday. We hope to see Bryan tomorrow night!

Bruce Cook

for Michelle (my lovely best friend), Bryan (21), Nate (19), Caleb (16), Kaitie (12), Seth (9)

Outdoor Education Director

Whispering Winds Bible Camp

St. James, MO 65449

2011-11-02

Cook's Short Order Update

Genesis 1:14 "Then God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years;"

"I'm not limiting God to 6 days. He could have done it in 6 minutes. I'm just believing what God said He did! ~ Dr. Tommy Mitchell

Prayer:

1. For faithfulness among our staff and our family.

2. For a trip to West Virginia next week for ABC's Missions Conference.

3. Discernment as we begin the search for next summer's staff.

4. Servant hearts for upcoming retreats (next two weekends).

Praise:

1. For a wonderful week as a family!

2. For a fun day with our favorite 16 year old, Caleb!

3. For a great few days with a christian school from O'Fallon, MO!

4. For breath in our lungs!

5. For God providing a place to do rappelling and caving!

Bruce Cook

for Michelle (gorgeous to the end), Bryan (21), Nate (19), Caleb (16), Kaitie (12), Seth (9)

Outdoor Education Director

Whispering Winds Bible Camp

St. James, MO 65449