Back In

After a short trip to the city, Im back in the jungle now. We got some serious rain goin on right now, which has brought the river to an all time high for my eyes. The villagers have told me the water can get even higher, but we’ve been praying that doesn’t happen. Several families from many villages have had to relocate until these high waters recede. Please be praying with us that the Lord lower the water levels.

If that wasn’t enough, the horrible plane crash has many families in some painful morning as well. As most of you know, a plane crashed in the jungle only a week and a half ago, which lead to a 400 man search party hacking its way through the jungle, only to find little pieces of the plane here and there. Needless to say, it was next to impossible locating and identifying the 6 passengers and 2 pilots on board.

Charles and I split up upon return to the jungle and were able to visit with all the families to let them know we were there and praying for them. Although they know exactly who was on board during this travesty, families have been crushed after finding out they do not have a loved one’s body to bury. With their spiritual beliefs, it’s very important to give the dead a proper burial. Without a body, they are unable to give a normal burial, which leaves the family in more pain than they already are.

Please be praying for Ma M, an elderly women in my village who lost her son, Ba Y in the plane crash. We went and visited her in her home a few days ago, and her heart was broken into pieces and seemed to have no hope. Pray that she come to find the living hope found in Jesus Christ.

On top of all this, we just saw the end of election day here in the jungle. Yes, voting in the jungle is a reality. They fly in police and set up in certain villages to take votes. It was a crazy day for sure. Funny seeing villagers walking around with bullhorns they bought in the city, parading around pushing for
their “political party”. Amusing to say the least.

So, its been really busy at certain times, until the rain comes, which seems to put anything and everything on hault. We’ve been able to get on the radio and started sharing during the Bible hour again. The guys are meetin back at the house already which has been sweet. One of the young fellas name Poekpoek, who recently prayed to receive Christ, now wants to be baptized.

I was able to pray with him and his aunt last night in their home and we talked about Poekpoek getting baptized. Praise the Lord, his aunt said it was ok and we are now gonna try and set a date for Poekpoek to be baptized! Super excited about that.

Please continue to be praying for the villagers here who are in the midst of painful times right now. Pray that they see that Christ has the power to heal, restore, redeem and rescue them from any and every pain that they encounter.

Also, please be praying for our team right now, as we are all split up and all over the place. Charles is about to leave for a meeting in another country. Brittany and the kids will be in the city. Ryan is in the States right now visiting family and friends. And Jared and Wendy are in the city and they are expecting a baby any day now. For me, pray that I keep my eyes fixed on Jesus above all else and that I keep in step with the Spirit each and every day. And, as always, be praying for more lost souls to be saved!

Thank you for the prayers. God bless.

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