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To See Thy Power and Thy Glory

5/30/2012

      O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;   To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. (Psalm 63:1,2)

This morning we got an email from Mom and Dad, as well as journal notes from Mom. However, she sent the wrong set of journal notes, so I don't have the most recent update. God is still at work in the church, but the work of God never goes unopposed. Satan desires to have the Owena people and to sift them as wheat. Mom and Dad sent this special prayer request for the church this morning:

   " The GIBC folks need a lot of prayer right now with all this singsinging* going on. As I wrote in my journal, could you all please pray with us that God will manifest His power to His people and to the heathen and bring the singsinging to a halt lest it wear down God’s people and draw many others into Satan’s trap. How those men and women keep going all night long night after night is more than I can understand! Their strength could only come from the enemy of their souls. It is really wearing on those who don’t want to be involved as the noise fills the whole community and makes it hard for people to sleep.

"We think Matthew is finally beginning to see that he cannot make people change their minds or accept the gospel. Now that his own eyes and heart have been opened to the truth, he just couldn’t seem to understand why everyone else would not want to hear and accept the truth as well. Why are they rejecting the only words that will deliver them from the bondage of sin and Satan? Daddy has just been encouraging the men that their responsibility is just to be faithful in preaching the Word. Only the Holy Spirit can take the Word and bring conviction and change to men’s hearts."

    *Singsinging is a type of dancing to Satanic rhythms and beats and can go on for many nights. Through the power that the participants receive (though not from God), they are able to go on night after night and carry out these rituals. Please pray that the word of God will be manifest there with power, and that it will do a mighty work in the hearts of both the church people and of the unsaved.

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Resting and Shopping

5/8/2012

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May 8. Slept good the first two or three hours last night, but after that it was toss and turn until about 6:00 this morning.

          The power was off and on, off and on most of the day today. We are thankful that it has been on so far this evening.

          It has been a hot day today. Went out around 8:00 this morning and went shopping uptown — Papindo, Bintangor, SVS, and Istana. By the time we were done at Istana, my back was hurting quite a bit so we came back to the house. I felt rather wiped out so lay down for a nap. Then I got up and fixed lunch. After lunch, we went out to do more shopping — Papindo West, New Century, and then uptown to the pharmacy, Wei Da, Green Fern, J & P, and Seng Da. Got back to the house around 4:00. Relaxed for a while and went through the gift box from Valley Baptist. Then prepared and cooked veggies for supper — carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and onions. We warmed up leftover rice and chicken to have with that.

         After supper, I relaxed a while again, went through boxes that Christy and Connie sent, and then did dishes.

          “23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” I Thessalonians 5:23,24

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Waiting for the Plane

5/8/2012

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May 7. It has been a long and trying day. The Lord sent us lots of rain last night and lots of fog this morning. It was foggy everywhere, I guess, and Brent got a late start in flying. I was thankful I had made a tuna sandwich to eat, and I ate that around 11:00. About 11 people worked on the airstrip again this morning and we were very grateful for those who came and helped.

          After getting all the last minute packing done, I worked on the progress report for April. Then we heard the plane coming from Aziana direction and thought he was coming for us so hurried to get the computer packed and close up the house. But it was a false alarm. He went on to Aiyura. But we already got things packed up and sent up to the airstrip in a hurry so I couldn’t go back to the progress report. Decided I would play the keyboard and write some choruses while we were waiting for the plane to come back. Hadn’t played the keyboard in a looooong time — just too busy.

          We waited about an hour but never heard the plane fly back over us. Pretty soon we heard it coming again from Aziana direction. This time it did come to Owena. He had already landed before we left the house, but at least it only takes a few minutes now to get up to the landing area. Daddy went on ahead so he could talk to Brent. Matthew also came out on the flight with us.

          It was somewhere around 1:00 before we got to town and 1:30 before we got to CRMF. We unpacked a few things while we were waiting for a car. I was too tired to go out shopping so Daddy went out, and I lay down for a nap. Didn’t sleep much though as there was smoke coming through the window from trash burning next door. Got up and worked on the progress report.

          There was only one package for us downstairs in the office and one letter. I was really disappointed. The package was from Valley Baptist Church. Praise the Lord, Daddy was able to pick up two packages and some letters at the post office. One package was mailed January 23 to our old box number. I was SOOOOO thankful to see Olive Leaf Extract and Cranberry Extract. Those are two things I really really need. There was also some cranberry tea in the package from Valley.

                “….to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.” Daniel 4:17

            “….till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.” verse 25

            “….until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.” verse 32

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Fog and Rain

5/8/2012

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May 5. When I got up during the night, I looked out and saw that the world was enveloped in fog. It was still very foggy when we got up this morning. Later the day turned out to be very warm and sunny.

          Mike did a good job in lotu this morning, teaching a short lesson on two roads, from Matthew 7:13,14. We had a couple Aziana visitors — Ikwenayo and Usayo. Usayo is here with a sick wife, and Ikwenayo came over with them, but was going back today. They both helped cut grass on the airstrip after lotu.

          After lotu, there was laundry to do. It felt good to get out in the sunshine and hang the clothes. By the time lotu was over, all the fog was gone. And when I went out to hang clothes, I looked up into the sky, and there was not a cloud in sight — just beautiful deep blue sky. There were a few clouds on the other side of the house though, way off in the north. By afternoon, however, a lot of clouds had built up again. It is partly cloudy tonight, but there are some stars shining through.

          It was already 10:30 by the time I got done hanging clothes. I felt hot and tired so had an Emergen-C drink and a small bowl of cereal, and sat down to rest and pray a few minutes. Then it was back to work. The meeting room needed to be swept, chalkboard washed, and pulpit, cupboard, and offering box dusted. Then the office and kitchen floors had to be swept. Got out things to start packing for town. Fixed up a soup dinner, using the leftover spaghetti, onions and garlic, a can of carrots, can of cheesy tomato baked beans, and can of pumpkin soup. It actually tasted quite good. Canned carrots are pretty much intolerable on their own. After dinner, we went out and got the clothes before having our nap.

          This afternoon, I washed my hair, did some more packing, stapled the doctrinal booklets I had printed out the other day, and put pictures in the computer. There weren’t very many dishes this evening which was a blessing after two nights with lots of dishes to do. When the dishes were done, I used the dishwater to clean the kitchen floor.

          “16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18

May 6. Partly sunny this morning, but the clouds built up quickly. Late this afternoon, we had a storm with east and south winds again. So it was another day for mopping up water.

          The morning was busy making pancakes, and then making more pancakes — wheat pancakes for Daddy and rice-wheat pancakes for me. (My corn meal is all gone so will have to have Daddy grind more corn when we get back from town.) After breakfast and quiet time, I did some walking. Then sewed up the curtains I washed yesterday. The stitches had come out of three of the roses, and the stuffing came out. So I had to fix the roses, and then part of the hem which also had come out in the wash. Then I hung those curtains up on the closet in place of the white one which needs to be hemmed.

          People came late today for lotu. Daddy preached this morning on Romans 14:1, going back to showing the purpose of the law, as an introduction to chapter 14.

          In between meetings, we had our dinner. Then I folded the clothes that were washed yesterday.

          The second meeting, Daddy covered verses 1-6, showing how Christians should receive one another.

          After the second meeting, the church folks practiced some songs for outreach, and Daddy and I had a nap.

          I had given the camera to Philemon so he could take some pictures at outreach. However, the rains came and washed out the outreach ministry for this week.

          This afternoon, I did some more packing. Then turned on the computer and worked on some workpages for the next week of school until supper time. After supper, I packed some more food items and did the dishes. Now it is time for soul-winning class.

          “21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.” I Thessalonians 5:21,22

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School Fun Day

5/8/2012

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May 4. Slept in a few minutes later this morning, and even took a longer nap this afternoon. I was kinda worn out, I guess.

          We were thankful for clouds today as a few men did come and work on cutting the grass on the airstrip, and Daddy worked a good part of the day raking. They didn’t finish the whole airstrip as there weren’t enough people to do that, but they got the worst of it done so at least Brent should be able to come in safely. We praise the Lord for those who came and worked.

          The Lord only sent us a few sprinkles of rain today, although we could see rain in the north and west.

          After breakfast and quiet time this morning, I did a little walking. Then cut and stapled the doctrinal booklets I had printed out the other day. Was about ready to go to school when I remembered that I might have some envelopes that their report cards would fit in. Went and rounded up those envelopes. Had to cut a narrow strip off each side of the report card in order for them to fit, but that was no problem.

          Then it was off to school. Today was a fun day. First we prayed and sang a couple songs. I gave the boys’ Owena language tests back to them. Then we had another Bible quiz using the rest of the cards that they didn’t use yesterday. Sosthenes won that game today. After the Bible quiz, they had to dump and restack the colored rings on the pole. They each took a turn, and I marked their time. Graham won that one.

We did another timed game, fitting the shapes into the right spaces in the snail. Can’t remember who won that one. After that, they put together the two alphabet puzzles, two on a team, changing teams each time so they did the puzzles three times. Then they did the alphabet, number, and shapes puzzles. And last of all the animal puzzles.

For the next game, I laid out about 3 dozen English word flash cards. Then they took turns finding words that I called for — what word rhymes with…? what is the opposite of…? what word means…? etc. Amazingly Bonita did the best in that game. The last game was to give them each a set of number cards which they had to line up in order. All in all, everybody won at least two games.

After the games, we had refreshments — peanuts, banana muffins, and sarsi. I took pictures of most of the games and took a couple group pictures before they went home. Also gave them their report cards. It was about 11:00 when they all left to go home. Daddy was still over working at the airstrip so I worked on lesson plans for the week we come back from town. Waited until he came back before I warmed up our spaghetti and corn for dinner.

Mom's four students

          This afternoon, I finished up lesson plans for the first week of the new term. Then I started baking — another baking day today. Baked for myself today — granola to take to town; whole wheat crackers with seaweed, onion, garlic, and fennel seed; and fried bread for my supper. I don’t digest the town bread that well; and also if I have the fried bread, there will be enough town bread to last for Daddy until we go to town Monday.

          I forgot to heat the dish water while we were eating supper, but that was okay because it gave me some time to sit down and relax before doing dishes. And along with the baking dishes, and the dishes for the kids’ refreshments, and our regular dishes, there were lots of them again tonight — even more than last night. I had to dry some of them to make room for everything.

          “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” I Thessalonians 5:15

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All in a Day’s Work

5/8/2012

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April 25. Cloudy most of the day, but very humid, which made it quite warm this afternoon. No lotu this morning since we just finished the special meetings yesterday, so we started classes at regular time. Had a little time before class to work on getting the GIBC history up to date. Need to get that finished and printed by Sunday. English class was an hour and a half today so classes went until a little after 12:00. Had leftover spaghetti and uxai for dinner

            This afternoon, I washed my hair, cleaned out the kitchen sink, sorted and washed the greens to be cooked later, and got materials ready for school tomorrow. Did some printing and photo-copying this evening before soul-winning class. Just a small group here this evening.

            “6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 7So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 9For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

April 26. I didn’t sleep good the first part of the night so I was sound asleep when Daddy woke me up this morning. He startled me when he took hold of my hand and told me it was time to get up. Got the laundry all sorted out last night so was all ready to have the generator started as soon as I got dressed. It was a lovely morning for hanging out clothes, and I thank the Lord for the joy of being out working in the sunshine.

            Was glad to have some time for prayer before school started. It was a busy school morning with four classes, and we didn’t finish until after 12:30.

            Jonaten stayed after English class and chopped firewood. Jessica and her husband brought more firewood today, some already chopped and some not.

            I am thankful that Daddy got the clothes in for me while I was still in class. It was late when we had nap, and after 3:00 when we got up. The Lord sent us some bits of rain this afternoon and bigger bits this evening.

            What was left of the afternoon was spent partly on getting materials ready for school tomorrow and partly on fixing a meal for supper. I figured I had better fix up the yam since it was starting to grow mold again on the cut end. Cut the bad part off and put the rest of it in the pressure cooker with the greens. Daddy cut up part of the pumpkin for me, and I cooked that too.

            After dishes, there was printing to do, and now time to relax a little.

            “1For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others….” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

April 27. Slept in until about 6:15 this morning. Didn’t need to hurry and get up to do anything, and I had been kinda tired the past couple days so was thankful for a few minutes extra sleep. Was hoping to get a good nap this afternoon; but first, the phone rang. Daddy had to get up and answer it. It was Richard letting him know that the plane would be coming in about an hour and could we have a load of coffee ready. So he had to go out and find people to get coffee ready. The plane had come in earlier in the day and brought Janeth and Kathryn back from town. They said the hospital staff couldn’t find anything wrong with Misek so wondered if he were just worried about his family. The plane took out a load of Nuanda’s coffee when Janeth came in. After Daddy went out, I started to go back to sleep, but then a south wind came up and was blowing the bedroom curtain up into the air. I didn’t want the cold wind blowing on me as my throat was already starting to get sore again. So got up to shut the window, and that was the end of nap time.

            The Lord gave us a nice day today, but the winds were very strong and cool.

            After I got up this morning and was starting to fix my breakfast, I noticed a red dot on the floor under the water filter spout. I asked Daddy what it was — it looked like blood. He got his flashlight and looked closely, but wasn’t sure. Where would a spot of blood come from? Later, I went to the other end of the cupboard and noticed something on the counter top there. More blood. I cleaned it up with a paper towel. Had somebody injured a rat, and had it come in here to get away? When I went to throw away banana skins in the garbage bucket, I saw lots of spots on the floor between the stove and the wall. Daddy brought his flashlight and looked at it, and there was lots of blood there. Then he looked around the house and found blood in several other places also. After English class, I was telling the students and the papas about it. They said that sometimes the container rats fight and then eat each other. Neither Daddy nor I heard any noise last night, but there must have been a couple rats chasing each other around and biting at each other. We certainly hope we don’t start smelling another dead rat in a couple days. We hope the battle ended outside somewhere. I guess tomorrow I’ll be scrubbing floors.

            In school today, we finished the Bible lesson about God’s calling of Moses. Monday we will review and do a color by number picture. Then Tuesday we will have the test. In English class, we had a spelling contest using the letter tiles. Sosthenes and Graham tied for first place. Then we started learning the letter “w.” I went ahead and had four classes today since we didn’t get to have Owena class on Tuesday seeing that there was no school that day. So it was going on 1:00 before we finished school today. We didn’t really finish the worksheet in Owena class, but I am seeing that the boys need lots of practice in knowing how to use their Owena Scriptures and find answers. They need lots of practice in writing their language too. They had to find short answers to short questions today. I gave them the verses to find the answers in, but it takes a lot of thinking for them to come up with the answer. I didn’t make them do the paper themselves, but worked with them to try to help them understand how to do the work.

            After nap today, I decided to try to catch up on e-mails. Worked on that until supper time, besides answering the door at least half a dozen times.

            “10Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” I Thessalonians 2:1-12

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Church Anniversary and Special Meetings

5/8/2012

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April 23. A lovely, very warm day today after the rain yesterday. After breakfast and quiet time, I got the theme verse put up in the meeting room. Got e-mails ready to send to Christy and Connie. Started sending them when Sosthenes came to read his second Owena primer so I let Daddy finish taking care of the sending. Received a few e-mails as well. Steve came right after Sosthenes left. His reading was smooth; and even though he made a few mistakes, he did a much better job overall. It was obvious that he had practiced, and I commended him for a job well done. After that, I worked on lesson plans for a while until lotu started.

            Lotu bells rang at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00. People came early, and we were able to get an early start. Rebeka gave testimony of her being saved in 2003. Today Daddy covered “Meeting Together” and “Praying Together.” Between meetings, Erisapet and Matthew talked with Taqita, and she put her trust in Christ. She left before the second meeting, but she will give her testimony in the morning and then be baptized with the others. Erisapet and Rebeka had prepared some food for people to eat between meetings. That gave me time to fix spaghetti for our dinner. We had leftover greens to go with it. Had an early lunch, then the second meeting, and about an hour earlier nap than yesterday. I was thankful to have an early lunch because we had had no snack, and I was feeling hungry and getting a headache.

            There will just be one meeting tomorrow morning. Then the fellowship dinner and baptism. The men went this afternoon to dam up the water for the baptism.

            This afternoon, I spent more time on lesson plans for the rest of this week and for next week. We just have three days this week, and next week ends the term. Looks like we will finish our math book on Monday and probably will do extra English and Owena lessons.

            “3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ…. 4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” Colossians 4:3,4

April 24. We had planned to do laundry this morning, but after I got it sorted out, there was barely enough for two loads. So we decided to just wait a couple more days. We are glad we did because the day was mostly cloudy, windy, and very cool.

            Graham came very early this morning to read his primer. I was eating breakfast. I finished eating, and then listened to him read. He is an excellent reader. After he left, I went back for quiet time, and then did a bit of walking before busying myself at the computer with school lessons. Just before the meeting, I got the uxai ready to cook for dinner.

            People came later for the meeting this morning. We figured that would be the case, as everyone was cooking food for the fellowship dinner. My, you should have seen all the pots of food they brought! While we were waiting for the men to come inside, Daddy and I had a good time joking and laughing with the ladies about all the food they had prepared, about who was going to eat it all, and about how they would all look “pregnant” by the time they finished eating. (Don’t worry, these people have no trouble putting away potfuls of food.)

            It was about 10:15 or so before we started the meeting. It was good to see Daniel there today. Amos had a bad cold this morning so Tomas led the singing. Taqita gave a good testimony of salvation. I sang “A New Name in Glory.” Daddy preached about “the church meeting together for business.” The meeting ended around 12:00. Afterward we took pictures of the five baptismal candidates. Then the people ate; and some time after 2:00, they went down for the baptism. Daddy and I took our nap.

            I had cooked the uxai and warmed up the spaghetti for our dinner, and we went to nap around 1:45.

            This afternoon and evening, I cut Daddy’s hair, worked on school lessons, got supper, made lemon-orange sugar cookies, did dishes, got things reorganized in the schoolroom to make it ready for school tomorrow, did some printing, took a bath, put away the cookies, had a snack. Now here I am, glad for the sleep time hours soon to find me in bed.

            Tomas and Matyu each came by this evening for something or other, and they both said that the baptismal water was really cold so they two plus Amos all did baptizing so they could get out of the water as soon as possible. I’m sure they were thankful for the sunshine the Lord sent for the time that they were down at the river.

            The special meetings are over, but it seems to have been a good time for everyone. They spent a lot of time together which appears to be what they really needed. The theme Daddy chose for the meetings turned out to be a fitting theme. It is a blessing to see a church family growing in love and learning to care for one another.

            “5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Colossians 4:5,6

Church anniversary theme verse - Philippians 1:27

Those ready to be baptized

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Owena Saints to
Pray For

Apekio and Family
Apekio is full of joy over her salvation. Her husband, Daniel, was also recently saved. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for Apekio's children to be saved.

Devit and Family
Devit and Silvia have often ben an encouragement to Dad and Mom. Thank God for this and pray that they will remain strong in the Lord.

Doesn't Erik look very happy about his salvation?

Erik and Family
Please continue to pray for Erik and his family.

Matyu A
Matyu A was recently saved. Pray that he will grow in the Lord and become a strong servant for Jesus.

Matyu Y
Matyu Y was also recently saved. Pray that he will grow and be a good testimony for the Lord.

Erisa
Erisa is a young Christian with many questions. Thank God for her enquiring heart. And please pray for her to have a clear understanding of spiritual things and a steady growth in the Lord. Also, please pray for her husband, Anevina, to be right with the Lord and to be a leader in the home.