monday

What a day. We serve an amazing God who uses amazing people. We had the
honor of talking to Jane - the founder of Beacon of Hope - for a few hours
and touring their facilities. I never knew how complex it is to weave -
much less prepare the wool. It is so clear how God has prepared Jane to
launch and lead this ever expanding ministry. We are all in awe of her and
what the Lord has done in the three short years of Beacon's existance.
There are many stories to tell upon our return. There is already a deep and
trusting relationship forming.

We also went with two women - Patricia and Therese - who work at Beacon to
a small slum called Bangledesh to do home visits - checking up on people
who had recently come to the clinic at Beacon. Each of the people we
visited had just found out in the last week that they are HIV positive. We
talked and prayed with them and delivered some food. Each lived in a space
that was about 8'x8'. We saw poverty. But we also saw the face of God -
especially in the faces of those with whom we were working but also in our
brothers and sisters of Bangledesh. We saw hope, faith, and love.

We have been encouraged, humbled, and challenged by the people and the
circumstances. We have been drawn to the Lord in prayer. What a day. We're
excited about what each new day will bring. God is good.

Rich

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