Wednesday

Clearing land for the pond

Well our last two days have been filled with work on the pond.  Nothing really exciting but digging as fast as we can because we all wanted to leave with the pond at least functioning.  We worked long hours both days to reach the point where the pond is ready to be filled by a small stream.  We faced challenges with some of the equipment but our team remained positive and did the best we could to keep the project moving forward.

Today was our last day of project work so we took time at the end of our day to say our good byes to the group of guys who we worked with from ICDI.  Through our translater we expressed our joy in serving along side of these men and their hard work to help us.  We also spent some time in prayer committing the work we accomplished together to God.  We also prayed for God's blessing on the continuing work both with the water well drilling compound as well as the agricultural work.  We prayed for the men and their families.

Pond is ready for next phase

It is wonderful to know that our partnership with ICDI will continue with the goal not only to provide for the physical needs of Central Africans but to tell them about the "Living Water" and the "Bread Of Life".  Spreading the love of Jesus is why we come all this way, sacrificing vacation time and time with family. While the projects we accomplished encouraged and inspired those working with us and observing us,  we want them to see Jesus in the way we live our lives. 

It is always hard to convey to you on the blog how God works in each one of us when we step out in faith and watch God do His projects through us, so I encourage you to ask us.  Please be patient with us however, it takes a while to process everything we have experienced but I can promise you each one of has seen God work during our short stay here in the CAR.

Tomorrow is a fun day so we will be visiting the orphan care center as well as touring Bangui.  We will begin packing and be ready to begin our journey back home Friday morning.  Please continue to pray for us and all of our flight to come.  We arrive in Cleveland around 2pm.

To God Be the Glory
Tim

Bloggers NOTE: the team got their flight canceled in Wash DC. No flights to Cleveland for two days. So team is driving home to OH from DC. Pray for safe travels.