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| VBC 2001 |
At the time when we
bought the place, the Town of
Brownsburg began to insist that we bring the place up to code which
included drilling a proper water well and installing a commercial septic
system. We drilled the well (360’) and then proceeded with the septic system.
The Town required professional plans drawn up by an Engineer. The first set of
plans were unbelievable! It was a commercial system that would have cost us in excess
of $50,000. Holiday Inn style! And the weeping bed would have covered most of
the open area on the grounds. We were shocked! I pleaded with the engineer to
size the system down to something affordable.
Even then, with the plans, ground prep and installation, it still cost
us $30,000. This system operates with a pumping station containing two pumps controlled
by a computerized relay unit. The money to pay for this system required a great
deal of sacrifice! We are thankful for those who believe in this project and
helped contribute to the cause. We had paid for the majority of the system,
$25,000., with our own personal savings and outside contributions.
This story centers around one of those contributions.
We were down to the last $5,000. that needed to be paid. The
contractor that installed the system was wanting his money. He was very
patient! We had been earnestly praying, asking God what to do.
During this time we met a Pastor from Quebec who was
attending the same conference we were attending. One morning this Pastor, while
in conversation with my wife, asked Esther how we were doing. My wife began to
explain the situation with our septic system at the campground. The Pastor said,
“You should know that we were just getting ready to send you an offering that
we have of $5,000.!” She explained that it is money that is going to be
released very soon and it has been designated for your campground. My wife was ecstatic!
And then the Pastor explained where the money was coming
from.
The Pastor told her about a lady in their church who had
been saving money. She was setting money aside specifically for her future wedding
day. Not long ago she came to this Pastor and said that God definitely spoke to
her and specifically said that she was to give $5,000. to the Roaches and their
campground. It was the money that she had been saving for her wedding! Strangely,
just a short time after she made that commitment, she was driving her car and
hit a patch of black ice and lost control of her vehicle and was involved in a
head-on collision. She died in that car accident!
I’m sure you can understand why this campground is so close
to our hearts today! We feel incredibly honored that this precious lady had
given that money to Victory Bible Camp!! We honor her for investing in the
lives of people who benefit spiritually from VBC!
We do not understand how God works at times but we have to
trust His divine providence and take comfort in the scripture that says, “We
know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who
are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
So, don’t despair when it seems like you have prayed and
prayed about something, and the answer is not surfacing. I can tell you with
calm assurance that the answer IS on its way. God is faithful, and He is
working behind the scenes on our behalf. He is for us – not against us. Jeremiah
29:11 says “For I know the purposes which I am purposing for you, says the
LORD; purposes of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
(MKJV)
To the family of this dear lady, we say thank-you and may
the God of all comfort be your portion today!
Jesus said, “Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your
reward is great in heaven:” Luke 6:23 Most certainly this lady is receiving
her reward for being so faithful!! SRR
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