Let There Be Light!
Our biggest praise for the day is that the last two missing bags arrived last night! This means that we now have all the necessary LED lights and solar panels for John to build the remaining solar systems for the pastors. The solar systems have been a big blessing to the pastors and there families, so we are so thankful that the bags arrived and the project could be completed before our return home. Thanks to all who having praying!
As for John, he is truly our resident “Macgyver.” It seems like every time I see him he’s either soldering some wires, troubleshooting the solar systems that pastors may have damaged over the past year, or building other contraptions that are way beyond my IQ to even be able to identify. He has also exhibited gentleness and patience in training the pastors how to use the solar systems. He is a humble and skilled servant, who is truly the unsung hero of our team.
Finally, today was another rewarding day of teaching and Q&A with the pastors. I taught John 9-12 before lunch, and Neal worked through 13 and 14 after lunch. The Lord really used this time to speak through the teaching to provide understanding. The pastors continue to amaze me. They remain engaged, with many taking copious notes, and ask good, and sometimes “interesting” questions. The teaching time ended today with Christina sharing graciously with the pastors about practical ways that they can love their wives. Christina has spent much time both teaching, and learning the needs and struggles of the Christian women here. Healthy, godly marriages are a challenge in this African culture, so Christina words were very timely. By God’s grace, they received challenges were great applause!
God to continues to bless our time here. Though each day is long, and sometimes draining, I find myself waking up each day with great joy at the privilege it is to be here serving and fellowshipping with these brothers and sisters in Christ half a world away.
Blessings,
Shane Colwell
The Market: 100's of vendors side by side.
The Pastor's pick out their reading glasses.
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