In His Steps partners with local churches and organizations to offer families in Canton, MS an opportunity to purchase Christmas presents at a 75% discount at our Compassion Store.
We are grateful that God continues to allow us this opportunity to bless these families during this season. Please continue to pray with us as we continue to fulfill God’s mission for the ministry.
In His Steps Ministries is excited to announce Phase 1 of the IHS campsite development. The Phase 1 development is meant to improve and expand our Agape Christian Campsite and Training Center. The Agape campus serves as the location for IHS day camps, summer camps, retreats, and Christian conferences. Our half-day camps so far have introduced students to activities like horseback riding, archery, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Our goal is to develop the space to encourage cross-cultural relations, familial relations, and build healthy Christian community for the Glory of Jesus Christ.
Our needs to complete Phase 1 of the Campsite include pond renovation, cabin construction, a multipurpose building/cafeteria, and the general utilities to accompany this development (plumbing, utilities, electricity, etc.).
PROJECTED EXPENSE ITEMS
1) Infrastructure (additional utilities and water sewer)
2) Topographical study
3) Major pond renovation
4) Addition to the patio on antebellum home/training center (more covered areas needed for group sessions)
5) Four electronic automatic gates
6) Extension of security fence (north, south, & east side)
7) Construction cost for 3 cabins with heating & cooling units
8) Three split units for antebellum home/training center
9) Part-time camp coordinator, activity coordinator, & custodian
10) Construction of driveway
The estimated cost for Phase 1 is approximately $350,000.00. The land which costs approximately $400,000.00 has been paid in full.
If you are interested in learning more about our campsite development, please contact Jasper Bacon at 601-859-5708 or jbacon@inhissteps.org.
On December 2, 2021, In His Steps held its Annual Vision Dinner at Madison Heights Church (MS) at 7:00 p.m. The opening scripture was I Chronicles 29:10-13 – David’s Praise to God.
Our Media/Communication Specialist, Ms. Sophie Abuzeid, shared a recap video on ministry updates.
Next, our S.P.A.S.E. students gave special testimonies led by special testimonies from our volunteers.
Jasper and Carolyn followed with a presentation on “Where Do We Go From Here.” They shared awesome testimonies of how God miraculously positioned them for this time in history and all the wonderful things He has done for the ministry.
Mr. Rod Henderson closed out with ‘Ways to Partner’. These included praying for the specific needs of IHS, presenting the ministries, and participating with IHS by various means.
Romans 12:13 encourages us to contribute to the needs of God’s people. In collaboration with Two Men and a Truck, we were able to provide food to families in need for Thanksgiving. We are grateful for this opportunity to give back to our community!
The families were grateful to receive the meals in their time of need.
Community partnerships are very important to In His Steps Ministries sustainability. For the last six years, the Junior Auxiliary of Madison, MS has provided volunteers to assist IHS with onsite projects. This year they were assigned the task of decorating the IHS Agape Training Center. Thank you Junior Auxiliary, for your festive and decorative touch and for serving with us.
IHS extends an invitation to like-minded churches, civic and business volunteers to come and partner with us. Together we can achieve more. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, contact Carolyn Bacon at cbacon@inhissteps.org or 601-859-5708. It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).