May 2009

Greetings from the Amazon River! As you can see it's rainy season. This year the water us unusually high, and many houses are under water. People are losing their homes and crops. Pray that the waters would recede quickly!

I'm in my new apartment! It's a small 2-br place, but it's brand new and perfect for me. It's in a gated complex close to the center of town, and 3 blocks away from Brazil! I'll post pictures next time.

God has already been at work here in Leticia. He has sent several Y people to us already, and two Y ladies came to my house a couple of nights ago asking if I would teach the the Bible. They got so excited, they wanted to sing worship songs in their language, but they didn't know any. Pray that I'll find some old recordings for them.

The Jenkins and I have many opportunities to teach the Bible to several people groups.

Please pray for:

*Georgie, who got bit by a dog and had to go to the capitol for medical treatment with her family. God is already healing her, but there seem to be some complications. Pray they can return soon.

*The Y people who live here in Leticia. I hope to meet all of them and gather them for Bible study and discipleship.

*God would give our team focus on exactly where He wants us to join Him in His work. There is so much need, but we want to do the BEST things.

I'm enjoying the heat, the sun, and the rain here. The people are very nice, and I've already made some good friends. Thank you so much for your prayers!

In Colombia!

The Jenkins's and I arrived safely in Bogota two weeks ago. After 5 days of orientation in Bogota, and meeting the mission family there, we moved to our new town on the Amazon River. We are staying at a hotel while we search for permanent housing. 

Our town is a hot tropical place on the Brazil-Peru-Colombia border. The streets are roaring with motorcycles all day long, but there are very few cars and trucks. There's a market near the river port, and many little shops and stores where we can find just about everything we need.

Yesterday I walked with an SIL partner to Brazil to go shopping. the Brazilian side has even more shops and motorcycles. I hope to get a motorcycle soon so I can get around and learn the towns.

We are looking for permanent housing. We need a house for the Jenkins's, and an apartment for me. We have seen a few places but there isn't much available right now. I found a place for me, but since this is Holy Week, many people aren't too enthused about working, so I may be in this hotel for at least another week.

Please pray:

• That we find housing soon
  
• That God leads us to the men and women of peace in whom He as been working 
• That God will spread His Word among the Amazon Peoples of Colombia

I'l be getting on a plane in Birmingham, AL, today, to head to Colombia! My partners, the Jenkins, and I will be staying a few days in Bogota for some orientation, then we move to Leticia!

Preparations!

Thank you for coming to my blog. I am making preparations to serve the Lord in Colombia, and will soon be posting my journey and photos here.

Please check back monthly for updates. If you would like to be notified by email when I post my blogs, please let me know! I will be moving to Colombia in early April, 2009. Thank you for your prayer support!

In His grace,
Amanda