Well, our faith was tested! We were looking at the possibility of running out of funds and still needing to purchase more supplies to finish the projects we were designated to do. Marty told the group, "Have faith! The Lord will provide!"
This is how the Lord provided and encouraged the whole team! While at the Peach Springs Lodge,Fran was approached by this Hualapai member named Walter, asking if we needed help with the project on the church? Fran said, "Sure, but we can't pay you for your work." That was fine with him. Asked if we needed an electrician, which was his trade, and Fran said, "Yes!!" Well, he showed up and was a tremendous help to the men and we were able to have a stove to cook dinner on!
The team was also blessed when 3 men drove up in a truck and asked we needed some wood, some 4 x 4's??? Of course we did, they unloaded their truck with the wood they have and then drove off. (angels??)
In the evening, we got to sit and visit with the Pastor and his wife and sister and 2 others that came. Melody got to work with 2 of the women on their crocheting. I was willing to give Edison (the Pastor) his first piano lesson, but he seemed to be content to just sit and chat.
The Trusses are almost all up on the roof!
I am presently at McDonalds again taking advantage of their Wifi, while Melody and Austin are at Home Depot getting much needed building supplies. I wanted to post a photo of Walter on this blog, but having trouble doing so. I will, Lord willing, post his photo on the next blog! I even tried to post it on FB and hoped to transfer it to the blog. Have patience with me!!!
This morning at breakfast, we prayed and thanked the Lord for Him blessing us with these examples of His provision and encouragement. Marty was correct, "Have faith! The Lord will provide!" He absolutely did!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and he WILL direct your paths!" Proverbs 3:5,6.
Oh, and can I just throw in this chuckle about Marty when we were at the Hoover Dam; I wanted to get a photo of the sign saying Hoover Dam, this is how it turned out!
LOL!
In Christ,
Jan Vogel-Manz for the Davisville Arizona Team!
A great adventure with God. Love the stories.
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