Well, apparently, this time, the good things come in threes.
On Friday, our support-raising for Hand-in-Hand orphan schools approached the amount needed to support a third school. I received an e-mail from a friend in our church saying, "If we decide to go for it, I will help us get there." And so you have it. Three.
At left, meet some of the children from Bossembele. Our third orphan school in the Central African Republic, Bossembele Centre 2. I was thrilled to find out that our Africa trip will visit this previously unsponsored school and church on Tuesday, November 17th.
Yes, I can't wait to meet them! We announced the good news this morning at our worship service, and the place erupted in applause. Praise to God and His generous kids here in Delaware - we are excited to help make a difference in the lives of so many in Africa.
Three partner churches. Sakpa, Bossangoa, and Bossembele.
Three orphan schools. Three teachers - Hortence (Sakpa), Jonas (Bossangoa), and Girard (Bossembele). This link has a profile of Girard and our third school at Bossembele Centre 2.
Several friends here at Delaware have gone shopping to get gifts for these school teachers. We put their backpacks full of gifts on the stage for second service this morning.
Thanks to many of you for praying. Tomorrow, as I leave, it represents the chance to meet 150 orphans that our church has set out to help - education, supplies, teachers, equipment, food, and most importantly - CHRIST JESUS! These kids are learning the three "R's," but also the truth and love of Jesus.
Does it get any better than that?
I submit that it does not.
Then again, as God continues to bless, and people continue to respond... I believe it can get even better than this. Don't let anyone tell you that following the adventurous life and leading of God's Spirit is a boring deal. It's not. It's a wild, wild ride.
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