1. I've been asked to speak at the Hanoversdale Church of the Brethren this Sunday for Sunday School. AND THEN, they've invited me to do a sermon the following Sunday. I've been considering what I will be saying during those times, and I pray that my words will be encouraging.
2. A student interest group at the PSU Brandywine campus is starting to raise money to help the people of Pestel. On the first day of collecting coins they raised $67. I'm planning to meet with them sometime in October, and also to get together with a biology professor who learned about their collection. He contacted me because he's interested in developing a technology the purify dirty water.... :)
3. I just got off the phone with the organization that is interested in helping out with improving the health of the kids of Pestel. In short, they are very interested in doing a fundraiser (November 9th) for Pestel. They've asked for two things: a) increase the current budget [now when is the last time you ever heard someone say that?!?] and b) provide a 5 year plan for them. They are interested in partnering with us for at least 5 years. That's phenomenal!! And quite exciting.
Have no doubt that God desires that we know Him as being Good. He is showing us this by proving to us, and to my Haitian friends, that He is able to accomplish what appears impossible.
His work in Pestel is a living example of what He desires that you and I know for ourselves--that God is good, very very good. And we can rely (have faith) on that goodness.
As George MacDonald says, "There are few who have the courage to believe it."
And I believe this is what I'm going to talk about during my sermon--Be Strong and Courageous.
Mainly because I need to hear it! :)
There is much to pray about in all this.
Ben
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