From the Helm – Wednesday, July 21, 2010

After a long, eventful day and evening in Sao Paulo, we are now pulling away from Sao Pedro after a brief visit this morning.

Yesterday was a day spent revisiting those we met last year in Sao Paulo.  They are an exited people, awaiting the construction of their new meeting place.  Money for most of the materials was given last year by team members.  Unfortunately, the land that had been provided by the community fell through due to a bit of local politics.  The materials are all together.  The land will be purchased as soon as a piece becomes available.  Edno is patient.  He knows the right parcel will be available when God makes it so.

This has been a good trip for us all.  We’ve been blessed to come to know two new communities and a new river.  I’ve seen that much is yet to be done in reaching the Valley with the Word of Hope we know so well.  I’ve revisited the awareness of my own limitations and the need for the limitless wisdom and resources only God may provide.  The magnitude of the need is great.  I understand I’m only to do what God allows me to do.  I know my desire is to somehow do more.  My joy comes from knowing it’s not up to me to determine neither quantity nor results.  Mine is but to do as I’m led to do and all else will care for itself.

Midnight – Parintins is an hour away.  We are nearing home.  The team is set to travel Friday morning for Manaus and home.  The Beatriz and Lori will be turned for our venture to the Maues region by the end of the day, tomorrow.  Much to do…