We had a wonderful Labor Day weekend at Albion Evangelical Free Church, outside of Minneapolis. This was the first stop on our list of church visits and we couldn't imagine getting off to a better start. We really enjoyed seeing familiar faces after two years and also meeting new people who have joined the church since we last visited. Two of the new people were the new senior pastor and his wife, who were very friendly and hosted us for multiple meals in their home.
The friends we stayed with treated us so well and are certainly gifted in hospitality. One evening just before the sun went down, they took us kayaking on the lake behind their house. It had been years since either Yolanda or I had done that and it was such a peaceful environment with God's creation surrounding us.
The friends we stayed with treated us so well and are certainly gifted in hospitality. One evening just before the sun went down, they took us kayaking on the lake behind their house. It had been years since either Yolanda or I had done that and it was such a peaceful environment with God's creation surrounding us.
Throughout the weekend, we were able to meet with many different groups of people from within the church. On Sunday morning, Yolanda spoke for a half hour in the main service, sharing many stories about how the Lord has been working in Zimbabwe over the past two years. Afterward, we had many items for sale, such as fair trade items and also some things that our women's groups have made, whether knitted, sewn, or beaded. Our forwarding agent brought back about 120 pieces of paper beaded jewelry in May. Yolanda and I brought back everything the ladies made from May to July and people at Albion bought every single piece that we brought! All of you who attend other churches we will be visiting, don't worry, we will have plenty of great items available for you too! Everyone was so generous in blessing JM2Z with many gifts above and beyond what was paid for items purchased.
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We have been very blessed with safety in travel so far, but we would appreciate continued prayers for safety. Both Yolanda and I were recovering from head colds and sore throats as we arrived in Minnesota. We cherish our time being able to visit all of you, but sometimes being on the road so much can take a toll on our bodies. As we travel from state to state and home to home, please pray for our immune systems and health.
We are looking forward to being at Lane Christian Church in central Illinois for the first time this coming weekend. Please pray for good fellowship and visiting with them.
We are looking forward to being at Lane Christian Church in central Illinois for the first time this coming weekend. Please pray for good fellowship and visiting with them.
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