It is Sunday morning here…Saturday night back home. We are getting ready for a very busy day. Two services, dedicating babies, baptizing 4 people, and Holy Communion…all before 1:00 p.m.

The baptism should be very interesting. It will be held in the “dam” (read small pond) just down from the church. Gotta tell you…this American likes his cleanliness, but is willing to creep into this dirty water where many things happen (washing clothes, bathing of bodies, other bodily functions) to take care of God’s business.

The people in the slums here struggle with the things we take for granted. They can’t afford doctors visits so they go sick for long periods until God heals them. We have prayed for people with Aids, high fevers, and many other ailments. They are such wonderful people and we are desperate to see God continue meeting their needs.

Interestingly enough, before the crisis broke out here on the 27th of December, God spoke to me about bringing a message of hope and healing. I didn’t understand why until I started to see the chaos and the tribal war that was breaking out. God made it clear that hope and healing was what was needed. Pastor David told us that two nights ago he received a phone call from one of his intercessors in India. She told him that the theme of the conference needed to be hope and healing. He was able to tell her that is what was happening. Praise the Lord…He is spot on isn’t he? He knows what he is doing.

So many things that I could tell you. I have tried to email pictures back home to get them put on the blog, but have been unable, so that might have to wait until Thursday or Friday.

Pastor Earl and I are both missing our families. We love doing what we are doing, but it is hard on us emotionally and physically. There are needs attached to every person and horrible stories as well. One of the pastors has lost his wife and six kids in the last 10 years. He thinks witchcraft had something to do with it. Another woman we met has a husband in the hospital recovering from losing his arm in the riots. They are such a sweet people, but such a needy people. We are offering them encouragement and strength through our Savior, and assisting financially when we can, but there is so much more we wish to do. But, we just have to trust God knowing that He is able, capable, and cares more than we do.

Thanks for your prayers. We can sense God moving and know that it is because of them.

Love to all of our friends and families. Can’t wait to see you again.

Sean