Day 27
This has been perhaps the most incredible week of all.... God is so incredible and so perfect with His power and timing - was there ever a doubt??
Kathie Endler has been energized by the Holy Spirit and is cooking up a storm in the Kitchen all week. The head chef, Vixie from Arkansas, told me that Kathie has assumed the lead cook position in the little kitchen. Kathie says cooking for 100 people is pretty far out of her envelope, but if that is what God wants - then it is what God will get. When ever I look into the kitchen, I see Kathie smiling and dashing about, letting the Spirit guide her.
Photo to right: The Fortin Family. ->
Also this week- -I have been given a team from Lima, Ohio to work with. We were blessed to help the Fortin family who lives ('did' live) in East New Orleans. They fled the area during the hurricane, but their home remained under 5 feet of water for nearly 3 weeks. They worked alongside us each day helping remove item after item from the home to the curb for the trash man. They are a wonderful deeply Christian family, and their cheerful attitudes -in spite of their circumstances- encouraged each of us. We worked with them several days, and they will remain in our hearts for a very long time.
Repeat Business: For the men's team who came down last week, they will remember Steve & Millie. Or perhaps you may remember me writing about them. We were at their home, fixing their roof which leaked (like a strainer) after being completely replaced by a non-reputable company. After the first long day, we had to return a second day to complete our job. Unfortunately, there was an area of leakiness (sp) which avoided our detection until late the 2nd day, so two men returned a third day to finalize the repairs... a long story right? No, it's only getting started. The roof began to leak again >Two more times we had to return to fix Stephen's roof. Last night I believed it was finished... until it rained again early this morning.
As my phone rang, and the called ID said 'Stephen', I prayed hard that God had something special in mind, and he did... Another leak! BUT - God is soooo good! After all our visits with Steve & Millie, we have built a very deep relationship. And the relationship has led to trust, and that trust has led to Steve confessing many things & asking God for forgiveness from his past sins.
Today was a turning point for this family. We drove to his home thinking we would be greeted by a sad man with lots of water on his floor, but instead we were met by a man eager to talk and serve us a homemade breakfast before getting to work on the new leak. God has already performed a miracle on Steve's heart, it is growing softer and more gentle each day. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to lead Steve to know Jesus very soon! We will return to fix their chiminey flashing next Tuesday (also to have more fellowship and sharing!)
Other Happenings: Yup, that's Mark trying to pull the 'Pot o' Gold' truck out of the sand behind the church. 1 tow strap and 4-wheel low gear didn't budge it an inch. A big wrecker pulled it right out.
Life alone:
Cathy returned home about 2 weeks ago, and I remained in Louisiana to continue the work God placed in our path. The work is gratifying, but even with HUGE victories for the Kingdom, there is still an emptiness that only my wifey can fill.
To Cathy; "I miss you greatly. Build a fire in the woodstove, snug the kitty and pray for me... I'll be home soon."
As for the photo to the left, it was taken in the Compassion office about two days ago, when I was talking about missing Cathy. Someone said my sad face looked like "Shrek", so they stuck paper in my ears an snapped this photo... They laughed all day - I was still lonely,... silly-looking, mildly embarassed and lonely. Such is my life... (haha)
Today I got news about the Team which returned from Peru. I understand over 500 people were introduced to and ACCEPTED JESUS as their Lord and Savior. I have only one word to say to them.. "AMEN!" I praise God for your dedication and devotion to His word and His call on your lives. My your time at home be as fruitful as your time in Peru! *Amen*
-mj
Kathie Endler has been energized by the Holy Spirit and is cooking up a storm in the Kitchen all week. The head chef, Vixie from Arkansas, told me that Kathie has assumed the lead cook position in the little kitchen. Kathie says cooking for 100 people is pretty far out of her envelope, but if that is what God wants - then it is what God will get. When ever I look into the kitchen, I see Kathie smiling and dashing about, letting the Spirit guide her.
Photo to right: The Fortin Family. ->
Also this week- -I have been given a team from Lima, Ohio to work with. We were blessed to help the Fortin family who lives ('did' live) in East New Orleans. They fled the area during the hurricane, but their home remained under 5 feet of water for nearly 3 weeks. They worked alongside us each day helping remove item after item from the home to the curb for the trash man. They are a wonderful deeply Christian family, and their cheerful attitudes -in spite of their circumstances- encouraged each of us. We worked with them several days, and they will remain in our hearts for a very long time.
Repeat Business: For the men's team who came down last week, they will remember Steve & Millie. Or perhaps you may remember me writing about them. We were at their home, fixing their roof which leaked (like a strainer) after being completely replaced by a non-reputable company. After the first long day, we had to return a second day to complete our job. Unfortunately, there was an area of leakiness (sp) which avoided our detection until late the 2nd day, so two men returned a third day to finalize the repairs... a long story right? No, it's only getting started. The roof began to leak again >Two more times we had to return to fix Stephen's roof. Last night I believed it was finished... until it rained again early this morning.
As my phone rang, and the called ID said 'Stephen', I prayed hard that God had something special in mind, and he did... Another leak! BUT - God is soooo good! After all our visits with Steve & Millie, we have built a very deep relationship. And the relationship has led to trust, and that trust has led to Steve confessing many things & asking God for forgiveness from his past sins.
Today was a turning point for this family. We drove to his home thinking we would be greeted by a sad man with lots of water on his floor, but instead we were met by a man eager to talk and serve us a homemade breakfast before getting to work on the new leak. God has already performed a miracle on Steve's heart, it is growing softer and more gentle each day. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to lead Steve to know Jesus very soon! We will return to fix their chiminey flashing next Tuesday (also to have more fellowship and sharing!)
Other Happenings: Yup, that's Mark trying to pull the 'Pot o' Gold' truck out of the sand behind the church. 1 tow strap and 4-wheel low gear didn't budge it an inch. A big wrecker pulled it right out.Life alone:
Cathy returned home about 2 weeks ago, and I remained in Louisiana to continue the work God placed in our path. The work is gratifying, but even with HUGE victories for the Kingdom, there is still an emptiness that only my wifey can fill.
To Cathy; "I miss you greatly. Build a fire in the woodstove, snug the kitty and pray for me... I'll be home soon."
As for the photo to the left, it was taken in the Compassion office about two days ago, when I was talking about missing Cathy. Someone said my sad face looked like "Shrek", so they stuck paper in my ears an snapped this photo... They laughed all day - I was still lonely,... silly-looking, mildly embarassed and lonely. Such is my life... (haha)Today I got news about the Team which returned from Peru. I understand over 500 people were introduced to and ACCEPTED JESUS as their Lord and Savior. I have only one word to say to them.. "AMEN!" I praise God for your dedication and devotion to His word and His call on your lives. My your time at home be as fruitful as your time in Peru! *Amen*
-mj
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