"...And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them." Hebrews 11:13-16

Saturday, December 18, 2004

Land Slides

I heard from Matt and Rebecca, they arrived back in Sri Lanka safe and sound. They have been having some troubles though and I thought that I would include part of the newsletter that they send out to tell you about it.

URGENT UPDATE: Just as I was about to send this message we heard a large noise. Our house is on an embankment and there was a small landslide into our yard. What made matters worse was that the slide broke a water main and suddenly there was about a foot of water and mud right outside our front door. We had to leave immediately and are now staying with some friends in another part of town. The rain is very heavy at the moment and there have been various other slides around town. We're not sure when we will be able to return home due to the potential for more damage. We really need your prayers right now for the rain to settle down and for continued protection!

I ask you to pray with us in this. I am just wondering what else will come up. I feel like its a test to see whether or not I really want to be a missionary (I know that's not what it is). I am encourage always by the faith that Matt and Rebecca have. They have gone through some amazing trials and circumstances while in Sri Lanka and God has always come through for them...everytime. I know that I am in safe hands and I'll have Matt and Rebecca.


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