As we mentioned in the last blog, David & Cammie live way south and east of Springfield. So, this morning we loaded the bikes in the back of David's truck and headed toward I-44. First, we stopped at David's favorite breakfast restaurant! We didn't know exactly how far it was to Lebanon; we only knew that we were east of Springfield. As it turns out, we were only 35 miles away from Lebanon. This was good news, since the last three days have been longer than we'd like to average.
We arrived in Lebanon and went straight to Walmart to pick up a few essentials. While there, Terry, the preacher at Southern Heights Christian Church, called me. "Do you have plans for lunch?" he asked. We rode about a mile, and joined their Prime Time group for a fish fry and coconut creme pie, in a park, by a pond! It was a beautiful setting and great group of senior citizens! Just another example of how God is opening doors for us!
Tomorrow we head to Rolla, and the opportunity to speak to a Chinese Fellowship group at Greentree Christian Church.
Missouri is full of hills, but they are more of the long and steady climb variety, rather than the short and steep variety. Going down a hill, for sometimes several minutes at a time, is a wonderful thing. I'm not pedaling, but I'm flying along as gravity does its thing! Sometimes, a tail-breeze will push us along in a similar fashion. I mention this because when we think about the daunting task of reaching 7,126 UPG's it would be easy to become overwhelmed and feel powerless. We may think that WE are doing all the work! Not so! ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty." (Zech 4:6) Jesus reminded us to pray, "For thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory; forever and ever. Amen." No. The harvest belongs to the Lord! He will provide all we need to accomplish the task! As for us, what must we do! Get in the saddle, and set out in faith!
Thanks for praying!
Dave, Luey and Andy
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