Things started out pretty good this morning. As we were sitting at breakfast getting ready to get going with our day, a warning came over the radio. Heavy rain, flash flood, and cyclone warnings on the island. All schools were shut down and they highly discouraged any travel along the coast. Well, that put a pretty big damper on our plans being that most of the travel on the island is coastal and one of the flash flood areas was right were we were supposed to work. So, needless to say, work was pushed off another day.
The winds were high and the rain came down hard for about 6 hours straight. It was a pretty amazing sight to see and we are glad that the cyclone did not actually hit the area. When it was all over, it was beautiful to see the mist covering the mountains and the wild chickens come out for food. That was the moment when I realized that I am definitely not in Kansas anymore.
At this point, things look pretty good to get the project started tomorrow. The best thing about the delays is the relationships we have been able to build with the team here at the church and the other team here from Alaska. They have been able to share some amazing testimonies that are really encouraging. Especially being that we have been frustrated at times with not being able to get to the job. It has helped me keep focused on the real task at hand and know that God is in control.
We attended our first church service today. The Wednesday evening service is not well attended by the locals, but between us, the Alaskan team, and the volunteers on site that work at the school, we had a great time of worship. Although things have been slow going, we really feel that God is doing a mighty work here and that the next week and a half will be great. I am sure we will still run into some road blocks, but God will work them out as He sees fit.
I hope to have some pictures of the house we will be working on and look forward to updating you on the progress. Thank you all for your continued prayers. The evidence is seen everyday and I appreciate your continued support.
God Bless.... until next time... Billy
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Hey Billy,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you are having time to build relationships as well as building homes. I know both will be accomplished and both will be of great value. God is at work in all things, including cyclones. We are praying for you daily and look forward to reading your posts each day.
Blessings,
Mike
Hey Billy, It's been fun following the "Wayfaring Pilgrim" and a great way to start off the day filled with THE Spirit at 6am. Seems you have a good perspective on the situation by not getting frustrated but by respecting GOD and HIS timing. I noticed there are 5 or 6 followers and a few others who have left comments but in reality there are probably 7 times 70 more reading and following. Sure sounds like a beautiful place. I found American Samoa on Google Earth and am so amazed at how isolated this island is. I just want to keep you company and encouraged. Sunny and 65 in Wickenburg. Send me the High Chief's #. I would like to talk with him.
ReplyDeleteSweet update. Cyclone! Whoa! That must have been some expectancy. I'd like to see that mist too. It sounds encouraging that you were rained out of one building project just so you could build one another, God Bless Bro. Today is the day for Salvation!!
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