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July 25, 2010
Update
Hamjambo,
It rained last night, the first good rain we've had in almost three
months, so we weren't sure what to expect today at Tassia. Not to worry,
attendance was back up to 94. We studied Job 37 and 38 in our Adult
Bible study. The children sang two songs for us in church, Jesus Loves
Me, and The B-I-B-L-E. The message was on Romans 8, "The Christian
Declaration of Freedom:" 1. Freedom from judgment, 2. Freedom from
defeat, 3. Freedom from discouragement, and 4. Freedom from fear.
Yesterday on visitation we brought Hannah and Ethan along. The
ground is dry, hard, and uneven in the plantation housing areas. Twice
Ethan fell down and skinned his knees and bumped his noggin. Between
tears he got to pet one of our member's rabbits, and that made him feel
better. We had a nice time of fellowship with several and were able to
pray with Joshua, our oldest member, who has been discouraged and missed
the last two weeks. He's been working at the plantation for 20 years and
now he's facing an uncertain future. He was back in church today.
Today the people seemed a little more upbeat than they have been
lately, but they are still concerned. Some are asking for work or help
finding a place to stay. One even asked if he could move his family into
the married dorm on the college campus. I had to tell him only if he
decides to become a student.
I asked how many thought they would
still be here in September and almost all the adults raised their hands,
so we're proceeding with plans for our one year anniversary on September
12. My uncle is going to be here and we're going to have him be our
guest speaker. Please continue to pray for the folks at Tassia
Plantation Baptist. Their future is uncertain, but they serve the Lord
who knows the future.
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