The team is currently safe and healthy and the Lord is using the team to meet needs in an amazing way. They have, however, encountered one challenge after another to the point that they are exhausted beyond words but they are doing their best to make thoughtful, savvy, prudent decisions regarding all of their resources. The heat has been scorching, horrendous rain storms with no protection, and the electricity is out at the camp, bug infestations - one challenge after another. 100 people tried to take shelter under a small tin roof yesterday during a terrible storm. Last night they paid a $300 electrician fee for the camp to fix the electricity and they still don’t have electricity.
With the electricity out, the water pump does not work, the kitchen is down and people are not able to shower or have a good meal. She has made the decision to move to a Best Western in Managua for safety and health reasons, however the hotel does not have space until Friday so the team will tough it out until then. At the hotel, they will be 30 minutes from the work points so will travel back and forth each day. People need a shower and a meal as soon as possible.
She is further asking that we mobilize prayer for the release of the container, the health and safety of the team, the release of nutritional products, protection against dehydration and heat exhaustion and the elements. She is hoping the SS classes will mobilize for prayer for the team. The team wants to be found faithful and serving as best they can. They obviously need our prayer and support now.
Wow - beyond words - praying now.
Posted by: lori | 07/27/2011 at 05:12 PM
Praying
Posted by: Julie Keith | 07/27/2011 at 05:50 PM
We are praying hard; Shelby has all the Idahoans praying too.
Posted by: Yukiko | 07/27/2011 at 06:04 PM
I think tomorrow will be a better day. "Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; the Lord protects him..." Psalm 41:1,2
Posted by: lori | 07/27/2011 at 08:19 PM
I will let New Vine know and post on my facebook. Wow you guys are really working through some tough stuff this time around. Hang in there we love you all and are praying. Give my kid a hug or a smack in the back of the head. Stay well and drink drink drink water.
Posted by: Karen | 07/27/2011 at 10:31 PM
The Vitkos are praying....
Posted by: Lisa Vitko | 07/27/2011 at 10:31 PM
Louise and Spencer ..on knees everyday and night.
Posted by: louise warner | 07/28/2011 at 06:23 PM
Lord, thank you for hearing the earnest prayers of your people.
Posted by: Kim Newton | 07/29/2011 at 09:46 AM
Many prayer groups are praising the Lord for hearts of mission & a safe & healthy trip home.
Posted by: Anita Halbert | 07/30/2011 at 09:15 AM