UPDATE #3
We finished yesterday (Saturday) with a wonderful time in worship with a local house fellowship! It was a sweet time together as both groups were encouraged through joint praise and worship. We sang songs in both languages and testimonies were shared by individuals from each country.
Then it was back on an overnight bus trip to a neighboring country. After 12 hours, we finally made it to our next destination and were able to join another local, house group in their Sunday time of worship. Even though we had traveled to a different country, we were still blessed with sweet fellowship and wonderful hospitality.
There were seven baby dedications in today's service and one, especially special dedication. I have to offer a little explanation for this story. In January, we had finished a service and was headed down the road when a young woman ran after us and asked for prayer. She had three previous miscarriages and was quite discouraged. We prayed for her that The Lord would show favor on this young couple and bless them with a child.
Well today, this woman came up to have us pray over their newborn son. Our interpreter shared that this was the young woman we had prayed for in January and she and her husband had not named the child and wanted me to have this honor. It is hard to put into words the emotions that came over me with this request. This was truly one of the most humbling experiences in my life.
We have a busy day tomorrow spending time with our unreached people group family. Then tomorrow evening we have an overnight train ride to the Capitol city where we will spend two days connecting with university students - both old and new friends.
Please continue to pray for open doors with this minority tribe as well as the students. Also pray for safety in travels and our physical health. Everyone is doing extremely well despite a challenging travel schedule.
