Tel God Tenke

I've been meaning to write this post for over a week now. Its just that our internet connection is so hit and miss most of the time.

The end of our third week here, God MOVED in big ways for us! And all at once I might add! :) ...

We'd been struggling with getting our containers cleared through custom. Its just a SLOW process here, one thing after another. Many items on it, like a BIG refridgerator, were greatly needed. Not to mention how it would make our lives so much easier. :) We'd also been needing a very important document signed by the V.P that would ease cooperation from the different governmental bodies, allowing us to move forward in many areas. Unfortunately, however, it wasn't appearing to be a priority (according to OUR timeline, I should say). In addition, we had our eyes and hearts set on the PEFECT location for our hospitality center and dental sites. But, were meeting some resistance and unrealistic demands. Oh how we desperately need, and must depend on, HIM!!

On Thursday we sent an email to our entire ship family, sharing with them the above challenges and ASKING for PRAYER!! And they did just that. They spent a special time in prayer over these requests. The next morning we had our first weekly prayer meeting with some local pastors to lift each other up in prayer. Again, we shared these needs. What a sweet time of fellowship and prayer together! These are godly men, the church, who want to serve along side us and help in any way. I was so encouraged by this time with our "brothers." The Lord was already at work...

From our prayer meeting began the day that just wouldn't seem to END! :) We joined Tim at the port, where he'd been coordinating all morning with the port and customs' officials to get our containers out. But first, we met with a certain powerful individual who basically said the site we were wanting was ours! Two hours later we heard that our letter of cooperation had been signed! TWELVE hours later (since Tim arrived), we drove out of the port followed by the truck carrying our CLEARED container!!

Yes, the day that never seemed to end. But it did. And with blessing after blessing.

The. power. of. prayer.

AND, I'm not even done yet :) Just TWO days later I spoke with my family and learned that we have new RENTERS!! Our home had only been vacant by a matter of WEEKS!! Oh, the Lord is so good to us!

Just thought I'd let you all know the FRUIT of YOUR PRAYERS!!! Thanks for being such a CRUCIAL part of what we are doing here. xoxo

Tel God Tenke!! (Thanks Be To God! in Krio)