Southend Bound!

On Wednesday night, we had a packing party at the church to bless the trailer and team as we prepared for an early morning departure on Thursday.  Pastor Vic and Becky arrived with a Canadian flag and even provided the lyrics to “O Canada!”  Pastor Matt and Sarah also came and it was fun to have the time to get to know them better. 

 

The team left the cities at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday in two vehicles and a trailer.  God blessed us with a beautiful day and clear roads.  Vernice’s parents and sister, Bonnie, and her family blessed us with prayer and a delicious lunch at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bismarck.  We crossed the border uneventfully and with much thanks and praise!  As soon as both vehicles were clear, Kristin sang “O Canada!” over the walkie talkies (with lyrics supplied by Pastor Vic the previous day).  Our team was being hosted for the night by Scott and Laura Piper.  We felt at home the moment we arrived!  They feel like family as it is our fourth year staying with them!  We are very grateful for their generosity and friendship.  Laura’s father, Nat, took many of the team members up in his Cessna, 4-seater airplane and some even got to pilot the plane.

 

 

 

Today included a stop at Regina to pick up groceries for the VBS and then off to Prince Albert where we are spending the night.  Some of the members of Redeemer Lutheran Church were again gracious enough to provide dinner for our team for the fourth year.  We will be leaving early Saturday morning and will meet Father Mark in La Ronge to transfer vehicles and head to Southend.  The excitement is growing as we are getting closer to our friends on the south end of Reindeer Lake.  

 

“I AM the LORD, your God Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,

 ‘Do not fear, I will help you.”  Isaiah 41:13