From the Helm – Friday, October 23, 2009

The AMOR/Lori is still in the “process” of recuperation.  We were a bit under in our estimations of costs.  We are still about US$ 4,700.00 short due to some fiber-glassing and additional siding that must be repaired.  So, if you were planning on helping and felt (due to my last email) it was already taken care of, please send your check today.

RBBI has their opening ceremony this evening.  Everyone is excited.  The Amazonas pastors are already in Parintins with the Para teams arriving this afternoon.  Luiza is experiencing a relapse of pneumonia.  Please pray she takes the time to rest in the midst of hosting the RBBI.  She and Pedro are wonderful.  Please pray for them over the next week.

Our trips for December and January to the Wai-Wai Nation are set and ready to go.  There is still room for several to join.  However, the airfare is getting more expensive with each passing day.  If you would still like to join one of the teams, please contact me immediately.

I continue to be awed by God’s dealings in my life and the life of AMOR.  Especially in these recent times of challenge, He has continued to provide the direction, wisdom and provision needed to take the next step before us.  I’m grateful for the people He has place in my life.  The encouraging emails and phone calls have been a calming blessing. 

I’m grateful He’s allowed me to live as I live and do what I do.  I recognize how privileged I am to be able to see, touch and feel the places He’s graced me to explore and experience. How indescribably beautiful it is to serve the peoples of these remote places.  Thank You, Lord, for every moment of life You’ve given me.  Thank You for the comfort of knowing that any further moments that may remain are ours to live together, as You lead and I follow.  Thank You for it all…