The government has been installing computers in each of the community schools, bringing modern technology to the Awa. However, there are very few who know how to use the computers (although we’ve noticed that, as in every culture, there are teenage boys on hand, just hankering to get those machines figured out!) Kevin has been asked by three Awa communities to teach them how to make use of these computers in the schools—a task he thoroughly enjoys! We pray that helping in this way will help to open new doors in the future to be able to share the ‘bigger’ reason that we are here. We’ve made two trips to a new community in the last few weeks—a community we had not felt welcome in before.
In the last month a situation arose in which one of the believers owed another believer a large sum of money. (We’ll call them Hector and Victor.) Victor had been planning to sell Hector a piece of land, but the deal fell thru when his grown children changed their minds and decided that the land shouldn’t leave their family. Our hearts were fearful that this situation could cause a huge tear in the fellowship of the believers, as many were taking sides and beginning to talk negatively. On two occasions Hector travelled many hours to meet with Victor and clear up the issue, but Victor didn’t show up. Two Sundays ago we sat with Hector with heavy hearts, as it seemed that no progress was being made. At the same time Hector shared with us that he had been tempted to make a big fuss in the community, talking about the problem Victor had caused him. But because Victor is a brother in Christ, Hector said he realized that he didn’t want to try to settle the problem in that way, but to rather work it out in good fellowship, the way that God’s Word teaches. Our hearts were blessed by his Godly attitude, especially when he stands to lose so much in an economic sense. This past Sunday, Hector and Victor both came to the Sunday service, and were able to talk about the issue calmly, and Victor returned about one-third of the funds that he owed, while promising to continue to return the remaining funds as he is able. Kathy and I were gone to Palm community to teach (but praying!) and were so thankful to hear this good news from Andy and Chrissy when we returned. Andy said he mostly just sat and listened while the believers openly talked and worked out the issue! We were so thrilled to see the believers putting what they have learned into practice in a difficult situation. Amen…the Lord is able!!Thankful hearts…
• The Lord gave us 3 excellent days with our friends Shelia, Dr. Tim, Dr. Kim, and the rest of the medical caravan folks. We were able to see over 400 Awa from at least seven different communities. Milton and Paulino had chosen the story of Jonah to teach to the waiting crowd, and Kevin took turns with the two of them teaching those who gathered around. The Awa thoroughly enjoyed the teaching, making comments and repeating key phrases---at times it was hard to pull them away when it was their turn in the doctor’s office! Since then we have heard many comments that the medical help was greatly appreciated (especially the parasite medicine!)
• Due to someone dropping out, Kenny was able to go back to work at Liberty U. 5 days/week over the summer at the IT Help-Desk position---a job he thoroughly enjoys; while still working weekends at J.Crew. He was glad to get a couple of days off for July 4th! Keilah and Kimberly are doing well at camp in Missouri—there are pictures posted on Facebook at Whispering Winds Bible Camp if you are interested in checking them out!
In HIS grip,
Kevin & Kathy
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