What an incredible day Monday was as we witnessed God opening several doors for us to take the next step with our friends here in Cabana. Our team is doing well at staying “on task” in building on the trust that has been established by past teams and missionaries.
We met with the mayor yesterday – it was awesome. He told us that all of our teams have done a good job at coming into the community and treating the people with respect. He said that he felt comfortable with us and appreciated that we did not come here acting like we were any better than others but simply came into Cabana as regular people. He said that most outsiders come into their town and act arrogant while looking down on the people. He said Cabana was our home, too. We will meet with him tonight to begin telling him why we are different. He knows that we are here to share spiritual knowledge based on the Bible but tonight we will begin sharing with him how our relationship with Jesus differs to the religion that he knows. Please pray for Octavius.
We will also meet with Wilder and his wife Elva. Please pray for them as we try again to help them realize the difference between what they believe and what the Bible says about their need for a relationship with Jesus.
The summer missionaries did an incredible job with this community. They are loved with a deep love by the people here in Cabana. More than once yesterday I heard them referred to as family. Way to go Shane Hess, David Jacola, Kelly Pajar and Kim Hiser! You have impacted their lives as they saw a difference in you.
We appreciate your partnership with our team! We are grateful to be part of a church that believes that we are to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Your prayers and encouragement are making a difference that can be identified by the response of the people here in Cabana.
We are also grateful for our families! We love you and miss you. It is awesome to hear how much our team talks about our families during the day.
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How exciting about meeting with the mayor again this evening! I will be praying for you all and Octavius!
As well as Wilder and Elva. Sometimes tradition and culture makes it so hard to see clearly. We will be praying that the veil is lifted for them.
Adam - Aunt CL, Aunt Gogie and Benie made it to Inverness safely last night. So we are headed down for lasagna and fun.
Miss you all. Hope today is wonderful.
Much love,
Allyson & Aaron
Loving your updates team! Neat to hear how the past teams have been a blessing to the community already! Take care. Praying for you all still.
Shannon
If Adam gets time in the morning, please ask him to call home. Everything is fine. We would just like to talk with him. Not sure we are patient enough to wait until thursday :)
Thank you all for your sacrifice for such a worthy and needed trip. We are praying for your safety and your effectiveness in your mission there. May God's face shine on you and the people with whom you come into contact.
I was happy to hear that your arrival went well.
Adam - I am hoping that the Lord would show you something that would make a lasting impression on you. We love you and are continuing to pray for all of them.
Mom (Nancy)
As I read your comments, a picture of John 8:12 and 7:38 fill my heart for you and the people you are living amongst and loving! "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." Your faith in God, your faithfulness in following Him, the love that you are pouring out into these people is not returning void! We pray with confidence that God's Word is going forth from your hearts, and that God is meeting every need you and your family have. God bless you and your families richly as you sacrifice and serve!
Jana
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