Monday, August 10, 2009

Visiting Friends

It is early in the morning on Monday, August 10. I am in Anchorage and enjoying the hospitality of the people of Trailside Community Church. This church has supported us for 25 years and the encouragement from them and other friends here in Alaska is greatly appreciated.

But this is not the only place that Carol and I have experienced this. We have eighteen supporting churches and 60 plus individuals who monthly, quarterly give generously to make it possible for us to stay in the Philippines. These churches and individuals, many for the entire 25 years, have faithfully contributed. The total amount contributed is in excess of one million dollars.

This makes me both humbled and encouraged. Humbled by the large trust lavished on us by these generous donors and encouraged by the fact that they do not quit.