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Though our plan is to use this vehicle for traveling to the tribes, it had never seen mud before in all it’s 9 years. After we built it up, it seemed like a prudent idea to field test it. Good thing we did because we blew the hose off the power steering reservoir since it was pulled to tight with the lift, realized we can’t fill our fuel tank all the way because the hose was torn, and heard the engine fan hit the shroud every time we went up a steep hill. The engineer who built it was riding in the truck behind and was able to see what was going on. We realized we need a winch real bad, and will have to build a new bumper on the front to accommodate it. We also realized we need two batteries. We had to keep the truck running all day because the battery was junk. If for some reason, we ever kill our battery on the trail, we’re going to be very glad to have a back up to get started again! Besides getting an idea what we would need to adjust, it gave Jonie a chance to drive so that she would become more comfortable with it. And lastly, and very importantly, we made some priceless friendships. These guys are just as in need of a Savior as the tribal people. To have this truck and be able to be involved in their lives and interest, will give us an inroad into their hearts.
I Corinthians 9:19-23. Read the whole thing, but the gist of it is in verse 22, “I have become all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.” Thank you for giving us another tool to reach, with the Gospel of Christ, the Filipino people of a different class and social status than the very poor tribal people that we are striving to reach.