Hot and Bothered

Julie's car has an overheating problem! I just helped her limp it home. We would drive for about 5 minutes and then stop to let it cool for 20 to 30 minutes. After 3 stops, we finally completed what should have been a 20 minute drive. It took us about 2 hours. But now it's home, where it can be fixed at some point. Until then, we'll have to play musical cars and see who winds up walking!

We also have a broken AC at home. Open windows and fans help some. Just about the time we can't stand it anymore, it turns cooler for a day or two. I think it's time to call the AC guy, though. We have a slow leak that requires a refill of refrigerant every year or two. Mind you, if I can't handle this, I have no business in Haiti. I'm just not acclimated.

It's after midnight, and I'm waiting on the washer and dryer to finish so I can pack for a retreat this weekend. I also have to prep for a Haiti Team meeting, which will be Sunday afternoon. Maybe I'll take my laptop and work on it at the retreat. I hope I get some rest this weekend!

Happy Resurrection Day!

Tomorrow is Resurrection Day or, as most know it, Easter. This is the day we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in order to redeem us from our sin. I pray you will have a blessed day as you remember Christ's sacrifice for us.

In the morning, Mark will be assisting with sound for the Sunrise Outdoor service. I'll be singing with a small ensemble for our three indoor services. With 10 voices plus a soloist, four horns, and the usual guitar, bass, piano & drums, we'll be putting out a wall of sound! It's nice to get the opportunity to lead in worship again! May God be glorified!

Please pray for Agape Flights. Their new plane, a Beechcraft King Air which has been named "Grace," had engine failure in one of the engines on April 1. With a full cargo load, they made a safe emergency landing in the Bahamas, using the one remaining engine. Using a borrowed plane, the pilots were able to deliver the load to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The pilots then went home and the mechanics went down to begin the process of replacing the engine. Since the mechanics are both pilots, they will bring home the plane when finished. They will have to bring their own tools and work on the tarmac as a hangar isn't available. Please pray for financial provision for this added expense.