Dear Family & Friends,
It has been eight weeks and we still mourn and are saddened with the loss of Tommy Newberry as a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Yes, we know that he is where he longed to be. Tommy worked hard for others to know Jesus Christ as Lord. We will see him once again. More importantly though, is that we will see our Lord and Savior…how sweet that reunion will be!!!
Many have asked us, “What will happen to Burning Bush?” Well, the months of May, June and July have ben unusually busy at The Bush with church groups and family reunions. Recently a church utilized The Bush for a Vacation Bible School for the 10th year! The Bush is booked up until December.
Burning Bush was born of a vision given from God to Tommy and confirmed on more than one occasion. That vision was simply that the Lodge would be a place where God’s people would come and be apart from the world and hear from God. This place would be called Burning Bush! Burning Bush will continue to provide a quiet place for fresh encounters with our Lord and Savior. Of course, the very existence of The Bush is a testament to God’s people responding to what God placed on their heart….and that in itself also confirms that the vision will continue to grow and become exactly what the Lord has in mind.
The Bush and the family have heard from many of you over the past few weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by so many acts of kindness. These acts are just an extension of God’s love and you have been instruments He has used to give us comfort, strength and direction when we could not find our way. We are humbled by your calls, cards, gifts, visits and prayers. Our family has had many encounters with God through you during this time of sorrow.
A Burning Bush newsletter will soon follow providing updates on activities at The Bush as well as the on-going renovation & projects! The BBM Board will provide details on the memorial project for Tommy that will be funded by your generous gifts to The Bush in his memory.
Please continue to pray for the family and for The Bush as the vision is fulfilled.