Delta panel and open doors for Open Door

Sorry I didn't get a blog post out last night.

Yesterday (Thursday) we participated in the Delta Community College panel on faith-based services to Africa. It is always so encouraging to hear of other people working in Africa (and around the world) of how God is moving throughout the land. So many small ministries are doing great things through the strength of the Holy Spirit.

We were on a panel with six other people and what was neat was to hear the similar stories of serving in a third-world country. But we were all in agreement that the joy we receive far outweighs the risks. Pastor Phyllis on the panel said that others say she is courageous to do what she does, but she says it isn't courage just obedience to God's calling. Amen sister!

After the panel discussion we met with a delegation from Delta who are going to Kenya in May. They are going to attempt a visit to Nice View Academy! We are praying for God's plan to be met for the Academy through His people.

Today (Friday) we saw and were involved in God working out some details and logistics. Our brother-in-law, Vic, works for Meijer's in Midland and he told us they had some mattress pads they were going to throw away unless a 501(c)3 wanted to pick them up. Since we were in town and he knew Saved By God's Grace is just that, he called us. We picked up about 50 mattress pads and took them to the women's and men's shelters here in Midland. We met Pastor Bob from the Open Door (the men's shelter) and talked about his wonderful ministry to the men in Midland.

To think we were here from Arizona for "a time such as this." Those mattress pads would have been throw out, instead God had a plan for them to be put on the beds of those in need.

I thank God for these opportunities to serve Him and to be a part of His plan. Whether in Arizona, Michigan or Kenya I pray for God's will to be done in this ministry.