Answered Prayers!!

Dear Praying Friends,

Hello again. I hope I'm not jamming up your inbox too much. For some, a little info is plenty and for others, no amount is enough! Thanks for praying either way!

Our teammate, Krysten Norkaitis, arrived today in Santiago from Lima, Peru. We had been told the airport would not be open but they surprised us and she arrived safely today. She took her luggage plane-side and dragged it all the way to immigration, which was also outdoors, on the sidewalk, as the building is damaged and unsafe. We are glad she's here!! Also, an open airport means we will most likely be able to return on time to the States. Please keep this in your prayers, especially as our departure date gets closer.

Our coworker, Daniel Gonzalez, who was trying to get to his family in the South of Chile called a few minutes ago to let us know that he has a ticket for the morning to Santiago. He found some friends in Santiago who opened their home to him while he waited. He is fatigued but relieved. We are happy for him. We told him how many were praying and he was so very thankful for each prayer offered on his behalf.

We have just been told that we will have no running water for the next two days. Water supplies are being shut off in three major cities (including the area where we are) so that repairs can be completed. It is strange to us but to everyone else around us, it seems to be an acceptable way to proceed.

I had shared in an early email that the EGM office here had survived the earthquake without harm, but we went to the office after that and found things to be very different. The officials have ruled the highrise building where the EGM office is located to be unsafe. Though the building was taped off with caution tape, we were given a full tour and even had a meeting for a few hours in the building. The aftershocks continue and it was interesting to be on othe sixth floor of an unsafe building during a strong aftershock!

The EGM ministry was in the process of moving to a new facility but had been held up with government red tape. Now, rules are being bent everywhere and it appears that they may be able to move right into their new building and we may be able to help with the move the day before we depart. God is so faithful. Please pray everything will work out. They are temporarily officing in a Sunday school classroom in one of the local churches, but it is VERY temporary.

Julie had a wonderful meeting with a big group of women today and her message of hope was so very well received. The leaders told us afterward that everyone was buzzing about her talk and that it had really touched hearts. We also met with the team that is working on the EGM Chile curriculum project and we were so encouraged with their willing hearts and determined spirits. The ministry here in Chile will not be stopped....Praise God!!

Bless you for standing with us in prayer!!

Joe