Thankfully, I got away without having to try it, but Johnny didn't!
We then proceeded to the first church, which was the hardest to get to. We understood the need for a 4WD when the highway turned into a smaller road, which turned into a track, which disappeared almost altogether!
We then proceeded to the first church, which was the hardest to get to. We understood the need for a 4WD when the highway turned into a smaller road, which turned into a track, which disappeared almost altogether!
At one point, the road was blocked within a village where we had to practically beg for permission to pass. Finally they moved the poles and we continued on.
To make a long story short, the road gave out, so we walked...
DOWN...
Over the river (they called it a river)...
And thru the woods! We walked about an hour from the truck to get to the church.
We were the service for the morning and two of our party were preachers that could speak Quiche. Johnny and I understood little of the service, but I was asked to play the keyboard and Johnny was asked to sing!!! He always said he was part of the "joyful noise" section of the choir at home, but did a great job singing with all of the group.
As Johnny said, "What went up, must go down", so as we returned to the truck, we realized how much of the walk in had been downhill. Upon arriving at the truch, we were thankful to be back on wheels again and I was assured that at the next church, the road went all the way to the door! We had to use 4WD to get to it, but the road did indeed end at the church door. We were two hours late for that service, so we only held them over another hour with our portion of the service! Due to a miscommunication, they had expected us for lunch, but served us supper instead! This put us after dark on some foggy mountain roads going home, but we arrived back at the Camp around 9:30 PM. We were exhausted, but jubilant that we survived the day!
Thank you for your support in allowing us to minister to these two churches. We are recuperating today, but wouldn't have missed it for the world! Wish you could have been there with us!
Love to you all!
Maria
jcoker@caminternational.org
2 comments:
What an adventure! I am glad that you two are healthy enough to do this. It makes me want to be back in Africa. I wonder if God will send us back...
Thank you for taking the time to post your news.
Chandra Naylor
Now that's what I'm talking about. Your adventure is reminiscent of my Ghana Mission Trip. You guys are soooo blessed to be able to experience a day of seeking true worshippers to be present with in worship to our King. This is the kind of stuff I want to experience with you when we finally visit. Lot's of love, the Holloway's.
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