I have no silver and gold…

All I can say is Wow!

We may not have started the day with much electricity, like none, but it didn’t take long to get the juice flowing. It was another beautiful day and we experienced a full range of emotions as we visited Dzaleka Camp and enjoyed a second stop at St. John’s church in the Bethel Circuir. At Dzaleka, we were welcomed with open arms and they were happy to show us around their church, which is just a couple years old. Their new “pastor” and other church leaders told us about their future plans to expand the building and get a nursery school started. They shared some of their excellent musical talent with us as we worshiped together. The leader of the church also expressed some of their higher priority needs for our prayers and consideration. We presented gifts to the pastor and lay leader and left a couple new soccer balls for the kids. Only wish we could have left them 200 soccer balls. The people of the camp were very friendly and showed us great respect. The joy of their smiles, their song, and their dance will forever be etched into my memory.

Our afternoon agenda took us to St. John’s for a second visit. Once again, they welcomed us and openly expressed their love. We had a wonderful worship time with them and really experienced passion and enthusiasm. They even had me dancing. They are so fun to be around and they are so appreciative that many people back in Ankeny are praying for them. The St. John’s church is not just going through the motions. They are alive and hungry for Gods spiritual food. They were also able to share with us some of their specific needs in and around the church. As with other requests, much prayerful consideration will occur. This was another great adventure day and we were all so blessed to be a part of it.

Pastor Scott shared with us at devotion time from Acts 3:6, when Peter said “I have no silver and gold, but what what I do have I give to you”. This illustrates that we are all fortunate to have more than just silver and gold, we have the love of Jesus Christ. And that is much more important than silver and gold. our big challenge is to share that with others.

Wow! For a day that began with no power, we felt the intense power of God throughout this day.

Cary Halfpop