Dear Praying Friends,
I can't stop praising the Lord. He has been so good to me and I can't even really find the words to express my thankfulness to Him. God bless each of your for praying for me throughout my 20 day adventure in Romania and Egypt. The challenges were great, but God blessed in big ways.
I had several challenges with my flights (late/missed flights, rerouting, etc.) and this may have been the reason my luggage was lost in the process. I was without my luggage for the entire trip. I actually received it the day I returned, just hours before departure from Egypt. However, I was just like a little bird. I opened my mouth and God provided all I needed each day...and in some pretty miraculous ways. It was pretty humbling to be the receiver, but it was a great lesson for me concerning what I REALLY need to survive.
So many of you have prayed about my health issues. Thank you!! God answered in amazing ways each day. Throughout the trip, I felt God strengthening me when additional strength was needed and giving me windows where I could rest and recharge when that was needed. I only had 2 days where the extreme fatigue I'd been experiencing surfaced and caused a problem. Here's just one example of God's provision...
One day, while in Egypt, I was in the middle of teaching the children and the fatigue hit me out of nowhere. It was just like a wave that knocked me for a loop. I wasn't even sure if I could finish my lesson, but kept pressing on, doing the best I could. While I was teaching, someone came to the stage and whispered, "We just found out there was a miscommunication and the kitchen has been waiting to serve us for over 30 minutes. Is there anyway you can quickly wrap up your lesson and we can give you time later to continue?" God allowed the need and provided the solution, all within minutes!
I can't stop praising the Lord. He has been so good to me and I can't even really find the words to express my thankfulness to Him. God bless each of your for praying for me throughout my 20 day adventure in Romania and Egypt. The challenges were great, but God blessed in big ways.
I had several challenges with my flights (late/missed flights, rerouting, etc.) and this may have been the reason my luggage was lost in the process. I was without my luggage for the entire trip. I actually received it the day I returned, just hours before departure from Egypt. However, I was just like a little bird. I opened my mouth and God provided all I needed each day...and in some pretty miraculous ways. It was pretty humbling to be the receiver, but it was a great lesson for me concerning what I REALLY need to survive.
So many of you have prayed about my health issues. Thank you!! God answered in amazing ways each day. Throughout the trip, I felt God strengthening me when additional strength was needed and giving me windows where I could rest and recharge when that was needed. I only had 2 days where the extreme fatigue I'd been experiencing surfaced and caused a problem. Here's just one example of God's provision...
One day, while in Egypt, I was in the middle of teaching the children and the fatigue hit me out of nowhere. It was just like a wave that knocked me for a loop. I wasn't even sure if I could finish my lesson, but kept pressing on, doing the best I could. While I was teaching, someone came to the stage and whispered, "We just found out there was a miscommunication and the kitchen has been waiting to serve us for over 30 minutes. Is there anyway you can quickly wrap up your lesson and we can give you time later to continue?" God allowed the need and provided the solution, all within minutes!
The children at the camps filled my heart to the brim. I couldn't have even anticipated how they would minister to me. The teachers were a huge blessing as well. Our EGM staff members and the American team members all worked together in such a seamless way. Although we missed each other (especially on Father's Day) our family survived the trip well and we ALL felt God's sustaining grace. It is a thing of beauty to watch God at work.
Your partnership through prayer has been a wonderful example to our team around the world. When I tell them about you they are amazed that I have a team who is so faithful in prayer. I'm trusting God to bless you big. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Joe
Your partnership through prayer has been a wonderful example to our team around the world. When I tell them about you they are amazed that I have a team who is so faithful in prayer. I'm trusting God to bless you big. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Joe
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