Brent and I spoke as their last train rumbled over the tracks about an hour from their destination. They are in country, tired but excited to begin. The students have been awesome and had to contend with a lot of hurry up and wait. The trip has, as is often the case with trips like this, been a series of challenges and God moments.

It is comforting to know that even when arrangements that are made from halfway around the world fall through, the Lord is working in the details. Buses that didn't show up and train timetables are but small details in the complexity of the "big picture". When vans weren't where they were expected a train is late to accomodate a rushing group of foreign visitors set on serving their Saviour. Customs argued a bit over some x-ray images of luggage but it ultimately went through. God IS in the details and has provided some helpful and accomodating people.

Lord, thank you for your constant provision and wisdom and thank you for watching over our loved ones. Continue to be with them and strengthen and guide them through the details of each day. We praise you for the hedge of protection you place around them and ask that you prepare their hearts for another day.

As a young man's ashes are thrown to the wind may there be sweet release of lingering pain and praise for who you are. Fortify the hearts of your servants and open the hearts of the listeners. Let the celebration, and the spiritual revolution begin.

Thank you Jesus,

Amen