Ticket to Somewhere

I found out this morning that because of some extenuating circumstances I am needed to travel with a construction team out on the Amazon River.  That was three hours ago, and one hour from now we'll be taking off!  I'm not sure where (some indian name that I can't pronounce) but I know it's a 7 hour boat ride up the river and I've got a ticket.  All I know as of now is that the village has started to construct a church and that our team of four Americans, another missionary and I, and some brazilians will see just how we can contribute to their efforts in 4 days.  I know they'll be blessed as will we.  We will serve, they will serve.  We will worship our God, and they will too.  And we'll lift up His Name to the Glorious positions, high and exalted, that it deserves.  But not because we're required too, or someone asked us to, or we want to feel good, but because disciples are being made, cell groups are growing, and The Lord is working in a small village on the Amazon River.  Most importantly, we will encounter the evidence of GRACE.  Faith, perseverance, love, joy, and hearty smiles is the fruit of a HOLY SPIRIT filled life.  Oh, but don't try to find me on the map, because you won't find it....


Also, please pray for Silvia as she travels for a few days on the Tapajos River to the village of Piquiatuba to aid with a PAZ project and support the church supervision there.


For His Glory!
John

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