Friday, October 24, 2008 - News from the jungle...
We just thought we should tell you that we arrived safely with absolutely no problems. We did not get a flat tire, or run out of gas, or get buried by a landslide!! It was amazing. (Our camera broke, Mya´s diaper exploded and the kids were wrestling in the back seat for 2/3 of the way... but that´s besides the point. We´re here now, and happy :)
So, thank you for praying for us!
Last night, Micah met the group of believers here, that have relocated to the city from the churches along the river between here and Yurimaguas. They are a small group of 6 adults and 16 young people and meet in a really small house on the outskirts of the city. They are badly in need of another meeting place where they could meet more comfortably as well as add to their number.
In consideration of moving here, we´re trying to get a good look at the city. Today we´ve gone all around looking at different places to rent to get an idea of what there is around here and for how much. We´ve been pleasantly surprised to find that there are in fact many options. There are lots of houses to rent but strangely it seems to be a lot more expensive than in Trujillo. In our search we´ve found a property/building that would be PERFECT for a church really close to where they are already meeting on a main road and 2 blocks away from a really cool house for rent. The property has a huge open building and room for a soccer field, and the house has a huge mango tree, an avocado tree and a lime tree... what else could we ask for?!
We are seeking the Lord´s leading. We are strangely beginning to think that He must be leading us to win the lottery!! hahahah! We are convinced however that our God owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and if He leads, He will provide. And we would maintain that He is unaffected by economic recessions! Please continue to pray with us!
Since we are sitting here, just 24 hours away from moving into our dream home that God has orchestrated us living in all I can say is GOD IS ABLE!!!!! We got the keys this past Friday and have been cleaning and getting things ready to move in for the past two day. It still feels like we are living in a dream at the moment. God is soooo good and if this is where He wants you to be - you will be there! Never mind prices, recessions, or landslides! LOL! I'll be praying.
What a positive and inspiring post this is! I'm glad to hear you arrived safely! A soccer field in addition to mango, lime, and avocado trees sounds fabulous! :)
I will be praying to our abundantly rich Heavenly Father for His miraculous provision. If I played the lottery, I might be tempted to buy a ticket and mail it to you. :P Somehow I think He'll provide in an even more phenomenal way. ;)
