Today has been an awesome day as we worshipped with the Ferguson Christian Church, a church in the north suburb of St Louis. The church has just recently moved back into their church building as two years ago a tornado ripped the roof off on Good Friday.
This morning I shared with the SS classes about the "Story Behind Gloritrek." It's really about trusting God. So, one kind sister came to talk to me between services with tears in her eyes. She is a single mother. I have some experience in being raised by a single mother -- so I am praying for her and her son. During worship I spoke on "God's Passion for Unreached Peoples." Because Ferguson Christian Church has been partnered with Chad and Alicia, in Taiwan, they were already familiar with the "10/40 Window." Also, Larry and Nancy Doggett, long-time missionaries to Africa are members of Ferguson. Larry still teaches at St Louis Christian College. One of their daughters, Jenny, and her family, are also missionaries in Mexico, and were with us this morning! A beautiful family!
At the end of worship the congregation gathered around Luey, Andy and me and prayed for us! Very moving! They also received a special offering for Gloritrek! What kindness and generosity! Then, we had a wonderful fellowship dinner. We went away full in every way!
Bob and Jeannie then took us to downtown St Louis and the Gateway Arch. Luey and Andy were really amazed by its size. What a unique place it is! We had a great time by the river! No sooner than we arrive back at the Edward's home, and the black clouds rolled in ominously and it began to dump rain! I am sitting on the back porch and the sound of the rain, thunder and lightning is truly deafening!
Tomorrow, Lord willing, we will cross the Mighty Mississippi, and enter Illinois! Our 8th state! Lord willing, Noah will rejoin the Gloritrek team in Beardstown on Tuesday!
Isn't it wonderful to be a part of the family of God!
Thank you for praying!
Dave, Luey and Andy
