Sunday

This morning we attended church at the Yembi Grace Brethren.  We arrived about 7:15 when the service was supposed to start - it actually started about 7:45 - TIA - this is Africa.  At the end of the service, a deacon got up and told them to shape up and get to church on time, so next week the service will probably start closer to time :)
One of the highlights of the morning for me was seeing Theodore, who works at the Seminary, and has been one of Jason's translators.  I was also able to meet his wife, Angel, who was very nice.  Theodore was in a motorcycle accident on Thursday on the way to the Pastor's Conference that Greg Burgess was organizing.  He was very blessed that he only had minor injuries.  A metal bar from the cart that hit him punctured his shoe, but only grazed his foot.  He was praising the Lord for his safety.

We are continually reminded of the hard life that these people lead here.  We have been told of 3 deaths of orphans in our program in the last few months.  All three of them could have been treated in the states with good medical care.   As a team we keep reminding ourselves that God is here - He is watching over these kids, orphans, and people as a whole.  He alone chooses what parents we have and where we are born.  He is working out his plan to redeem.  We pray that our small part is used for His glory.