Day 1 - we started our first day with key meetings with potential partners for future work. Both meetings went well and we look forward to seeing how God uses these connections for kingdom growth both here and back home with this people group.
We used the late afternoon and evening to rest after our long journey over. We know that we will need to be rested to be productive for the balance of this mission.
Day 2 - most of this morning was spent meeting with a local church pastor and his family. The pastor is a medical doctor and his wife is a dentist. We were most impressed with their hearts for evangelism and to hear how they have been engaged in church planting. We made arrangements to attend their worship service tomorrow.
The balance of day 2 was directed at connecting with one of our team member's family with the hope of engaging in spiritual conversations. We were hosted by four different families and were treated to amazing hospitality at each stop!
We also visited with the sister of our team member who had just been hospitalized the night before. She had recently suffered a stroke and was not doing well. We prayed for her and with other family members. These are special opportunities to connect with those who are suffering.
Day 3- left early to make the long drive for Sunday worship service but it was definitely worth it. These times just remind us that though our countries are so far apart, in miles and culture, we are strongly bonded as Christian brothers and sisters in Christ!
The church provided lunch for everyone and we had a wonderful time of fellowship. We were also able to tour the building next door that is used by the church to provide free medical and dental care to their poor neighbors. This pastor and this local church are making a significant impact in their community!
We are now waiting to make the trip to our next city, the Capitol of the country. We will be there for the next four days before we travel to a remote part of the country. Please continue to pray for safety and good health for our team as well as divine opportunities to share Jesus with the unsaved with whom we continue to meet.
