We arrived safely at our northern destination, met our guide
and continued our long, winding voyage up into the mountains.
Our Father is incredible. The views across the valley were
breathtaking and only increased in magnificence as we traveled higher.
We explored the city the remainder of the afternoon and
rested up for the 4 hour trek that awaited us the next morning.
We woke early the next morning and trekked
along various roads and mountain paths, passing all kinds of animals,
fauna, and natives as we wound our way down the mountain into a small farming
village. We met up with several families our group had made connections with in
the past. Unfortunately, the matriarch we were looking forward to talking with
was temporarily living in another village while her home was being renovated.
Nevertheless we got to spend time with several of her family members, helping
them with their English and giving the daughter a copy of the JC movie in their
native language.
Please pray that despite traditional and political
roadblocks, the HS would radically move in that village and that its
inhabitants would carry the Message to their own families in other villages.
Please also pray for the leaders of HCs in the area. Pray that despite
persecution and financial pressures, these men would continue to study and
teach according to Father's Word. The HS doesn't need human literacy,
wealth, or freedoms in order to do its Work, but please pray that It
will sustain and protect Its people on the long roads ahead.
During our last day up north we had the privilege of dining
with our guide and her husband in their homestay. Her husband is studying to
open his own HC and Father is working in miraculous ways. We also got to leave
thick blankets and mosquito nets with two young girls we met several years ago.
Please pray that their families will be blessed by these gifts and that they
would come to know Father very soon.
Even though our initial plans changed every day we were
in the villages, we know that our steps were guided by the HS and that nothing
He does is done in vain. We boarded the overnight train back to our original
city and arrived back safely very early this morning.
Day 17
We're currently resting up for our last three days in
country. Each day is full of meetings with students and M friends from the
States. Please pray that our team would continue to regain strength and that
our minds would be locked on His Face.
We'll be in touch again soon!
Southeast Asia Team
