Despite Sal's stubborn chest cold, we attended church today in Mavanhalla. Sal was to preach there but did not feel his voice would hold out for an entire sermon. There was another man there who is in ministry in India and so he was happy to fill in with an impromptu sermon message. I love the way bumps in the road are taken in their stride.
Sal was taken to see the government doctor in Masanangudi. The doctor immediately recongnized us from last year when Elena was taken to the hospital. Now it was Sal's turn. He was diagnosed with an allergic bronchial inflamation. He has been put on three different meds. Please pray this will do the trick.
The prayer summit begins tomorrow. Sal will be in meetings with the leadership for the upcoming Pastor's Conferences. The summit opening session is 6 PM. People from all over India will be checking in at Quiet Corner all day long.
Elena will be off to the market with Viju to buy the needed vegitables and meats to serve the crowd for the next four days. It should be quite a shopping list.
The most precious hour of this day was a stop we made at the home of Pastor Benjamin. Ruby, Benjamin's daughter, had come with us to the clinic. She insisted we come in to see her parents. Even though Sal was not feeling all that good, we did visit. As we sat sipping tea, we were humbled by the hospitality and genuine love these people showed to us. There home is a small two rooms that have been added to the home of Benjamin's mother. They have very little in terms of furnishings. The double bed he and his wife sleep on is in the kitchen. And yet, they are filled with a contagious joy and love for God. They are faithful pastors to the little Bible church in the village. And before we left, Benjamin prayed for Sal to be healed with such an assurance of faith in God's healing power. His prayer was met in the heavenlies by the prayers of many others who prayed for us today in our home church. . .all of them laid down before the feet of our God and King. Surely He will answer and receive the glory!
Sal was taken to see the government doctor in Masanangudi. The doctor immediately recongnized us from last year when Elena was taken to the hospital. Now it was Sal's turn. He was diagnosed with an allergic bronchial inflamation. He has been put on three different meds. Please pray this will do the trick.
The prayer summit begins tomorrow. Sal will be in meetings with the leadership for the upcoming Pastor's Conferences. The summit opening session is 6 PM. People from all over India will be checking in at Quiet Corner all day long.
Elena will be off to the market with Viju to buy the needed vegitables and meats to serve the crowd for the next four days. It should be quite a shopping list.
The most precious hour of this day was a stop we made at the home of Pastor Benjamin. Ruby, Benjamin's daughter, had come with us to the clinic. She insisted we come in to see her parents. Even though Sal was not feeling all that good, we did visit. As we sat sipping tea, we were humbled by the hospitality and genuine love these people showed to us. There home is a small two rooms that have been added to the home of Benjamin's mother. They have very little in terms of furnishings. The double bed he and his wife sleep on is in the kitchen. And yet, they are filled with a contagious joy and love for God. They are faithful pastors to the little Bible church in the village. And before we left, Benjamin prayed for Sal to be healed with such an assurance of faith in God's healing power. His prayer was met in the heavenlies by the prayers of many others who prayed for us today in our home church. . .all of them laid down before the feet of our God and King. Surely He will answer and receive the glory!
Praying for you every day. Rest and enjoy the presence of the Lord.
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