The Final Two Days

Yesterday was a unique day. I had the privilege of going with a team of people from the Kurdsman Church to a village in a remote area of the mountains in Kurdishstan. We were 50 kilometers from the Iranian border. We took shoes in to give all the kids in the school as well as a story about Jesus booklet. It was so awesome. We gave out over 200 pairs of shoes and stories of Jesus. They were thrilled to receive both the booklet and the shoes. After giving these out we went to the home of one of the leaders and eat lunch. He treated us to a wonderful meal and then we had the privilege of praying for some of the sick children. This was all done in a Muslem village. Jesus is wonderful and gave us an open door of opportunity to minister. We have witnessed a great move of God and believe that this day will impact this village for years to come. Both the village leader and his Uncle are now believers. Rachel, Bob, Joel, Rob, David and myself are very satisfied with what the Lord has done!

Today I woke a little tired and finding myself excited about what we have accomplished. I have enjoyed working with Terry Law and World Compassion Ministries. Terry and Joel do a wonderful job and have a great network of people to help them accomplish God's will for this area of the world. Today another shoe distribution took place and we did not make that event. About 100 kids recieved shoes, bibles, and the story of Jesus. Today was historic in that this is the first time a bible had been printed in a certain dialect of the Kurdish people. The bible in this dialect has never been printed before and today they received it with gladness.

I am in my room readying to leave and I am somewhat sad. God has moved in such a great way and I am glad to be a part of this ministry. Bob Rodgers, Rachel Rodgers, Rob, David, and myself are all glad to have been here these six days. In about three hours we will leave for the airport and begin our long journey home. It will be bitter sweet. I will be glad to see Jaida, Jacob, Joel, Will and my little granddaughter Kylee. But at the same time I will miss my new found friends and this ancient land called Iraq.