We have finished orientation. Our Hands On coordinator has been awesome! Her name is Emily and she has made a great effort to make us feel at home. It's time to head out to Conakry now. We leave tonight our time and will arrive in Conakry at 5am our time (5pm HI). I am looking forward to seeing the Logerstedts (our host missionaries) again. I am also excited to meet up with the Waialae team (Ken,Carol,Ed,Joy,Nick,LaTesha)who has been there for the past two weeks!
Yesterday we went prayer walking. Here's a quick picure =) It was great the Lord really opened up doors to pray for certain people. We walked through a small town part of the city of Niamey and just cruised in there. We stumbled upon a bunch of kids and I was able to practice my french. It was really fun to play around with them.
Alot of them jumped out of the way when we took the picture because some believe a camera can still a soul. It was interesesting b/c all the mothers grabbed the younger ones and pulled them out of the way. It was just good to get out and walk around. It was cool because while we were prayer walking i just felt encouraged b/c i knew we had people praying back home that very moment, over that very situation, so thank you. Most of the people are extremely friendly. Please continue to pray for the people of Conakry, that God would reveal Himself anyway possible.
I also have the tendency to write everything the Lord is teaching me through His Word and just different things but I can't because it would take forever, God is so faithful! So just pray that we continue to Dwell in Hm.
"One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the Beauty of the Lord and to meditate in His Temple." Psalm 27:4We gotta abide in Him. Not just asking for it in prayer, but minute by minute day by day, seeking Him making a constant effort to seek Him His presence in the Word, in prayer, in worship not matter where we are and what we're doing. That's just been one of the consistent things Matt and I have been praying for.
Shoots guys, Thank you for all your prayer and support while we're down here. I don't know how often i'll be able to get internet. This may be the last time for a while. So we love you guys and keep fighting for us.
rocky ><>
PS: please make a blog account so that you can leave comments on our blog. We really appreciate any comments and encouragements!
Aww that picture of you and the kids is really cute! That's interesting that they think the camera will have an effect on the soul. And I know meeting up with the other Africa team will be awesome:) Your blogs continue to encourage me Rocky. I know the people of Conakry will be blessed with you and Matt's presence there. Love ya!
ReplyDeletehaha ya it's weird about the camera thing...thanks for the comments lindsay, it's always encouraging!
ReplyDeleteRocky,
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing how God is using you to reach so many different people (even with this blog). Wanted to let you know that one of the youth said that they were woken up at 4 am Hawaii time on the 20th with a strong feeling to pray for you and although sleepy, did wake up to pray for you. So please know that God is working and that your faithfulness is increasing our faithfulness. Love you, Uncle Wes
Aloha Rocky and Matt
ReplyDeleteI hope I am doing this right and it gets to you
Marty, Timmy, and I send our prayers We are so blessed that you both have given so much time for spreading the true word and love of Christ
I hope to be trained enough to come the next time so learn a lot and let me know what will be helpful for me to learn, so I will be more effective. We look forward to watching God work through both of you while you are there. He is already working here because of you and our team. it is strengthening me daily.
uncle wes i will get back to you about the 20th. I need to check my journal. Thats so crazy.
ReplyDeleteTo the rest of you guys know that your replies mean the world to us. i love you guys thank you for being in the battle with us. Islam is strong here along with other spirits. pray for strength and courage.