Sunday

Sunday, May 26th

After a good (but short) night, we got ourselves together this morning to head to the BCC. The only real hiccup so far is that 5 bags only made half the trip and were stuck in Europe. Jan, Lisa, and Abbey’s were missing. The positive is that it gives our group the opportunity to imitate the first century church. As it says in Acts: “They were sharing with all, as anyone might have need” (Acts 2:45). For example, this morning Abbey came to breakfast in the only clean shirt she had, a Dirk Nowitski jersey. After breakfast, someone had donated a men’s polo shirt. By the time we left for church she had a fully coordinating outfit. (P.S. Four of the five bags made it this evening, and the other should follow shortly.)

At the BCC we had a great worship service at the chapel. Pastor Richard, who leads the congregation, preached from Psalm 139. His sermon carried a special poignancy as he shared about the recent death of his 9 year son, killed by a car while he was walking across the street. Please pray for him and his family.

After lunch we set up the medical clinic and organized the VBS material. We have fewer children this year as the orphanage currently has 28 children living there (down from 48 in the past). While its disappointing for us not to get to see some of the children from the last few years, its really good news for them. Buckner’s philosophy is to encourage foster care, and the children are living with families now.

We’re looking forward to ministry tomorrow. We’re feeling good and ready to work!

Blessings,

Jeff