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
