Delivering food parcels in the snow

God is good and we give thanks every day for his love, strength and the way that He equips us to go about our daily work. We must never forget that this work is His and we are merely His humble servants.  We also give thanks for those who come alongside us in His service.

Today we set out with 3 vehicles on route for Vinga loaded with Christmas food parcels, costumes and a set  for the dress rehearsal for the Children's Christmas program at the Church tomorrow.  I have never known such icy winds and our team were wrapped up in layers with hats, scarves and gloves.    Despite the weather whole families suddenly appeared alongside the frozen snow covered dirt roads full of potholes waiting for their food supply.  All were grateful to receive a parcel of food sufficient for making a delicious Christmas dinned and more.   The rehearsal went well and we returned to Pastor's Jackie's house late afternoon dropping off a few more food parcels for poor families on route.

Our good friend and fellow missionary, Walter joined us at Pastor Jackie's for a delicious dinner tonight followed by some prayer time which we all felt the benefit of.  Several inches of snow had fallen by the time we set off back to the city.  We give thanks for Walter, who is from Colorado and is used to driving in such conditions.  It has been a blessed day and I give thanks for our quiet intimate prayer time.  I used Pastor Jackie's camera today and so am not able to download pictures tonight.  You may have to wait for a few days for me to insert them.