Wednesday, February 06, 2008 – From the Helm
It’s 2 in the afternoon and we are tucked away in a cove waiting out a heck of a storm that began blowing through a couple of hours ago. Our team is just relaxing for a bit before returning to shore.
We arrived in Aru last night in time to have a service. The homecoming was beautiful for me. I have developed many friendships in this place over the past several years. A couple of men from here have even taken part in the River Bank Bible Institute – such a good thing. Three people accepted Christ at the close of the service.
- We came ashore this morning early and set up all stations, including the well equipment. The Arkadelphia team drilled here this past summer but the well was a bit too shallow to hold through the dry season. So, here we are again, going deeper. Once again, the “water” ministry is becoming a regular part of what AMOR teams do on location. We had stopped for several years due to equipment failures. In May of last year, Dwain Bell brought a newly manufactured clutch unit to us – we have been digging ever since. Thanks Dwain and Murray, Kentucky!
- I call back home each morning to check in with the parents and boys. Today, I found that a small town near home was completely destroyed by tornadoes last night. The death toll in Gassville, Arkansas is up to 37. My heart goes out to them. I know many who live there. May they feel God’s presence and comfort at this time.
- Back on shore, the villagers caught a 6’ anaconda this morning. Pretty cool for the group to see, hold and take a few pictures. Those of the team that went gator hunting last night will have this to add to the tales that will spine when they get home!
The trip is progressing just as God intended. Our plans have changed at almost every bend in the river. By the results of the work though, it is obvious that we are always in the right place at the right time. God is good to do that when we but follow His lead and live the day He has given us, His way. Humbling to watch it all unfold effortlessly…
If all goes according to “plan”, we will be holding services again this evening. If something else takes place, it will be better that the current “plan”, for sure.
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