HEY FRIENDS,
I got this letter from Paul yesterday. I asked him to write something that will be read at our church. We attend an assembly of God church so some of the references you might not be clear to you. Speed the light vehicles are missionary vehicles that folks give money to. Sandy and Richard Farthing are our AG missionaries in Bolivia. Paul has been there before, 2 years ago and built a church for this Indian tribe. A very civilized group of Indians. They have had a time of their lives. So glad money is given and sons can see God move in the hearts of people somewhere else than just their 'world'.
Liz
The boys are back in Santa Cruz and sight seeing this weekend and will fly out tomorrow.
Bolivia update. Week 2 Oct 15-19
Early Sunday Morning we took team 1 to the airport and picked up team 2. We used 4 wheel drive Speed the Light vehicles to get around. We were planning on taking all three of them back to the Guarni Village for week 2. But the Ford Explorer we had was having problems. We zeroed in and found out we had a faulty starter. With a team full of part time mechanics, we were just bummed that it would not start. Finally the entire team laid hands on the vehicle and prayed for God to intervene. You can’t buy anything on Sunday in Bolivia, especially a starter. God seemed to instill peace in our minds that He has a reason that this vehicle needed to stay in the hotel parking lot. It would make sense that he kept it there so it would not break down 6 hours in a Guarni Village, in the middle of no where. Romans 8:28 says He makes all things work together for His good. Everything happens for a reason, trust God with this.
Our Journey seemed to start out slow; the rain reminded us of what possibly lay ahead. Mud and water filled the roads, keeping all 4 tires working and possibly a wench or two if needed to get to the destination, leading to a longer journey on a long road. Thankfully the path was dry, with the exception of a little dampness to keep the dust settled.
We arrived just as the sun set and quickly set up our camps. We prayed before hand, to finish this Church a lot quicker than the first one. This Church was smaller in size, but also we had a smaller more In-experienced crew. With the weather cooperating, being not to hot and to not to rainy. we finished the entire church in 3 days. With a built up platform area completely concreted. The next day we bricked the floor in. We had a church service that night. The place was decorated with balloons and completely packed. The people were excited.
We have been apart of 4 church services. We have seen many give their heart to Christ--- at least 10. Many people have been prayed over for healing. God Is doing an awesome work in Bolivia with the pathfinder ministry with hand in hand ---with missionary Mike King and Richard and Sandy Farthing. I am glad to come to Bolivia and see them again. They are probably the best Host Missionary couple that I have worked with. They need our support along with Mike King.
We made it back to Santa Cruz after a 7 Hour truck ride. It took us longer than it could have. But we were still able to bring everything back, with only 2 vehicles. God took care of our needs.
Be blessed Missionary’s Paul and Jed Gallina
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