After a stop at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bismark for lunch (thanks to Vernice's family!), we made it across the border and safely to the Piper Family's home in Estevan, Saskatchewan. We experienced safe and fun travel and are thankful to the Lord. Our journey of 13 hours took a little longer than anticipated because we took the Lewis and Clark scenic byway (God's plan!! And we liked it!!). This gave us an opportunity for a practical joke involving running out of gas. Just kidding, Brian! We were delayed at the border briefly. The border guard happily accepted the coin we gave him which says "Jesus is my Rock" and "My strength in whom I will trust." (Psalm 18:2). The entire verse says, :The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my Rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." So very very good and God is great! Once our passports were returned to us we were sent on our way by a big gust of wind which we believed to be the Holy Spirit!
It is so wonderful to connect with our friends, the Pipers and we are so grateful because we know there are not many families who will host 17 people. They are family to us and hopefully you will have a chance to meet them when they visit Minnesota! We are looking forward to seeing Laura's parents, Nat and Joyce this morning. The Messiah kids love their time with the Piper kids!
Today we will head to Regina for groceries and Prince Albert for dinner at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Thanks so much for all your prayers! They are the fuel for our journey for Jesus!
Practical jokes from this group? Hard to believe! Glad to hear your trip has gone well so far. Safe travels on your second day! We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having so much fun! Smiles abound on this long journey and that is wonderful! Keeping all 17 of you in our prayers. You are making footprints and spreading God's love across the country - that is awesome! Go team!! Pam
ReplyDeleteReturned passports have a way of putting the sail behind your wings. So GPS took you the scienic byway huh? Glad the day's travels went well. We'll keep you fueled up with diesel prayers. Rest well tonight & God's blessings to each of you tomorrow.
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