I want to update everyone from our trip to Mississippi and praise the Lord for such a wonderful time. Even though it was not smooth and easy the Bible tells us in Romans 5: 3 that we should "glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope."
We did have some van troubles as soon as we left Rochester and they continued to get worse as were traveled. When a vehicle sits for long
periods of time mice like to nest in the engine compartment and feed on whatever they can find ie; wires. The Lord brought us to Colombus, OH, to stay with our long time friends the Burts. What a blessing it was to fellowship with them again.
We then made it to Decatur, Alabama, where the DBC family loved on us and took care of us and our car troubles. Praise the Lord for such faithful servants.
While in Mississippi we visited twelve churches and presented the ministry that God has called us to in Zambia. The Lord is always faithful and saw that we were taken care of where ever we went. The Word of God was preached, the Lord
was magnified and the people of God were challenged to do more for the Great Commission of our Lord.
We were able to spend almost two wee
ks with Kevin and Savannah Pestke while we stayed at BEAMS in Gulfport, Ms. What a blessing to catch up on all the lost time and encourage each other in the Lord and pray for the future work in Chipata.
One Particularly Beautiful Evening at BEAMS
While at BEAMS the boys and Savannah did school in the morning and in the afternoon we worked packing Bibles for those in need to the Philippines as well as Honduras. We also helped around the complex fixing and cleaning anything that stood still. What a blessing is was to be able to stay there and help them in the ministry. Thank you Dr. Freret, Tommy and staff.
Our return trip brought us to Knoxville, Tennessee to stay with some dear friends. The Lord moves people away from Rochester but to be used of God in a different "state."
We then headed to Pennsylvania to stay with the Swinks. While there were able to meet with two pastors in that part of Pa. to schedule meetings for next year. Praise the Lord.
We arrived home safely and are looking forward to what the Lord would have for us next.
Since there are many things that go into a trip like this we'd like to thank all those who helped in some way, whether it was by prayer, financially or using your gifts and talents.
A special thanks to Ms. Vicky for all the work in phone calls and encouragement. What a blessing you are.
Let me leave you with something from my reading this morning. 1John 1:3-4 "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full."
God has called everyone to a ministry, be strong and of good courage. As Paul said in the book of Colossians in 4:17 "take heed to the ministry which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it."
