Walking On Water Newsletter

Personal Story with Buck Waters

Buck Waters has been a long-time friend and supporter of Walking On Water over the past eight years. Buck came to us through our Director of Outreach, Mike Doyle in Pensacola, Florida. Before Mike Doyle came to Walking On Water, he and Buck would set up premieres and outreaches for the surf and skate community in Florida. When The Outsiders film started touring both Mike and Buck started planning the Pensacola Premiere. It was an incredible event with over 2,000 people in attendance. After this event, Buck along with Walking On Water, began planning tours and outreaches in Texas, Florida, and through out Central America. As Buck states, “these premieres and tours have been the richest and most fruitful times of ministry in my life. God’s hand is upon Walking On Water and they have an integral part in reaping a harvest of followers of Jesus Christ, especially through the surf and skate world.”

Over the past few years Buck and his wife had been praying for God’s direction to work in the mission’s field. Through prayer and research the Lord has led the Waters to Portugal. Western Europe is the most Godless corner on the planet and is said to be the deadest and most desolate for Christ. On the other hand the surf and skate industry have been booming which creates a unique opportunity for outreach and surf film premieres. God has opened the door for Buck and his wife to move to Portugal to minister to the surfers and skaters and be a representative for Walking On Water. He will also be assisting Mike Doyle with the Walking On Water Europe Tour later this year. Please keep Buck and his wife in your prayers as they enter into full time missions and please pray for revival in Europe!

U.S. Open of Surfing Outreach

We are preparing for the 4th Annual US Open of Surfing Outreach in Huntington Beach. We will again be partnering with Christian Surfers Huntington Beach and various other ministries to spread the love of Christ at this year’s U.S. Open. The Lord continues to open the door to evangelize at the biggest surf contest in America with thousands of people coming from all over the world for the event’s festivities. The contest provides a venue to reach the lost with the hope and love of Jesus. Please keep this event in your prayers. If you would like to be involved or support this outreach visit our website or send us an email to info@walkingonwater.com.

2008 Walking On Water Dream Surf Camps

Summer is upon us, and that means it’s time for surf camp. We are excited about what the Lord has in store for this year. We know prayer makes a difference in the success of these surf camps, so please pray for the following: for the Lord to bring every person He wants at camp, that He does a mighty work in the camper’s lives, for the safety of the camp, and for the summer staff. There is still room available this summer, so keep spreading the word and help us fill up the remaining spots. Thanks for your continued support. It’s sure to be a fun summer of camps. For more information or if you would like to sponsor a camper, visit www.walkingonwater.org/camps/

North East Tour of Walking On Water – May 28th – June 3rd

Walking On Water recently toured through the North Eastern United States with the band the Noah’s featuring three-time World Champion Tom Curren. Walking On Water’s Director of Outreach Mike Doyle along with Tom Curren, Chris Swann, and Marco Wood did a six stop tour through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. The team did four concerts and four premieres in six days. The tour started off with an awesome concert in Manasquan, NJ then went on to host amazing premieres in Philadelphia, Newport, RI, Exeter, NH, and Portland, Me. God moved in amazing ways and hundreds of people prayed to received Christ. One of the highlights of the tour was the sold out premiere in Newport, RI. The premiere was hosted by Christian Surfers Rhode Island chapter directors Chuck and Ana Barend and supported by local legend Sid Abruzzi. The team was warmly received by the Newport surfing scene and the night was an amazing success with a huge turn out and many people praying to receive Christ. It was a night to remember. We would like to extend a special thank you to The Whiting family in Pennsylvania and all the other people who worked hard and supported the tour.

New Zealand Tour Comes To An End

Walking On Water Missions Directors Todd and Renae have been touring through Australia and New Zealand over the past five months. Over the past month they have been touring through the South Island of New Zealand. Each premiere has brought an unexpected crowd of believers and non-believers from all over the world. In New Plymouth, NZ they hosted two sold-out premieres to a theater filled with local surfers. Here is an update from their latest premiere: “On June 25th we hosted a premiere in Wanaka, NZ which is a little town nestled in the mountains where snowboarders and skiers from all over the world come to hone their skills year after year. Since we’re on the other side of the hemisphere it’s now winter and the backpackers and hostels are filling up for the start of the snow season. While in Wanaka, we had a really neat opportunity to take part in THE BIG FEED. This is an event hosted by the churches of Wanaka where they put on a free dinner to anyone in the community. We partnered with the BIG FEED and were able to show Walking On Water soon after everyone ate. With close to 200 people from over 20 different countries, God’s love was shown through us and other volunteers as we served the Wanaka community and got to show them a film that sparked excitement and conversation about God’s goodness. Please continue to keep these events as well as Todd and Renae in your prayers.”

Todd & Renae surfing Kaikoura

Renae braving the cold

Sold-out show in New Plymouth

Movie Night at the Big Feed

Gospel Message by Nic McLean

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