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The trip back to the village recently was really encouraging. It was a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the church leaders. They were excited about receiving the newly revised Phase 1 lessons (Creation through Christ). Together we talked about the need to start a couple of outreaches nearby and it was a blessing to hear that they plan to use this time to train new Bible teachers. They are now asking God to show them who should go and who should be trained. During our time, we also discussed the direction the Lord has lead us for this coming school year. They were understanding and supportive of the need for us to be in the dorm another year.

The families there were thankful for the much needed medical supplies and it was to spend some time working with the guys who oversee the medicine in the village. They are so far from any kind of medical help, it is good that these men now have a basic understanding of some medicines and if needed they can seek further help via radio.

On Sunday the main Bible teacher taught from Ephesians 3. It was great to have the opportunity to support his teaching with some more examples from the Word and the importance of each one of us walking daily by faith. The timing was right for me to explain that God has temporarily moved us to another ministry. How I pray they too will understand the importance of following God wherever He leads and the peace we can have from just being right where He wants us to be.

Maintenance on a house in the jungle can be challenging, it’s more that fixing a couple of rusty pipes! Thanks to some very hungry termites. What used to be plywood on a wall in the teacher’s office was only nails and paint. Inside the house Ryan and I replaced many termite infested boards in the floor, a couple support posts inside our house and one of the main beams under the house. Outside the house, three groups of men willingly helped by digging a new septic hole. Our old one had caved in and tree is growing out of it. We are so thankful that the Lord provided the opportunity and the help to get these big jobs finished on our house in the village.