A different perspective

Some of you may know that my Dad was able to come spend a few weeks here with me to help build my little tribal house. I thought I would let him share his thoughts.

"I will extol the Lord at all times, His praise will always be in my lips, my soul will boast in the LORD."

This psalm has been much on my mind over the last month. I cannot begin to tell you all the things that the Lord has done to allow me to make this trip; also for all the many answers to your prayers, indeed the Lord was at work.

I will say it was the experience of my life, to spend 2 weeks in a remote tribe helping Christina build her house. Although I have always loved and appreciated missionaries, my appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice was awakened to the utmost.

A 600 mile trip with supplies and building materials that would have taken 11 hours in the US, took 4 days and 4 loading and unloading of all materials from van to van or into a guesthouse or a hotel room for the night, spending an extra night because there was no vehicle to hire, the final leg of the journey took the use of the vehicle winch 4 times to get out of the mud...and that was only the beginning.

To see the spiritual need of the Ga'Dang people up close will change your life, there is so much sadness, yet they are a very friendly people who want this team to be there. Though they are friendly, there are still dangers, there are many pressures, there is great difficulty with language and cultural barriers.

Of this team it is true, "They are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair.....all that they endure they do", that the grace that is reaching more and more people will cause thanksgiving to rebound to the Glory of God.

I commend to you with all my heart, that these servants, Christina, Chuck and Shannon, Erik and Dana (and their children) are worthy of you daily prayers and support.

Please pray also for a wonderful Filipino believer, Peter, who is the construction foreman, and even more, an invaluable friend who helps them to navigate through so many cultural, language and labor difficulties.

Let us partner with these in the ministry,

Stephen Canapp