Just the thought of serving Jehovah brings a smile to many faces. Struggles may come for each one of us but in the end we all have that one thing in common that unites us and keeps us going; our service to Jehovah! We all find Jesus' words true at Matthew 5:3, "Happy are those concious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them." Sharing in this great, never to be repeated work is the most enjoyable way we can grow in our love for Jehovah! Many blessings come along with it... no matter where you are in the world, the ministry refreshes and builds up! We both left our comfort zone when leaving home trusting in Jehovah and it feels great! To all of our friends and family, we love you very much and still can not describe the amount of joy and happiness we are experiencing while serving Jehovah!
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Hills Hills and more Mountains! No need to work out when you can just go out in service! |
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So this may seem like a picture that doesnt need to be taken, but it shows how much of an incline there is and we wanted to make that point Very Clear! No camera trickery here, I'm actually leaning back! ( ^_^ ) |
Woodford Hill
In these pictures you will realize just how simple living is here. This just reflects on us how much stuff we own that is just not needed. Whereas here they have the essentials and that is really all thats needed. It shows us the importance of keeping spiritual things the focus of our lives and how Jehovah will provide the rest.
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4 bath, 3 bedroom house with roadside view. |
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Dont miss any trail! You always have to look for those little trails that lead off to houses. |
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Simple Enough?.......
This is the closest thing we could find to a mobile home.
On the way back from Hosea farm, he stops the truck and helps this blind man to his home. This kind of love is shown throughout the island with the brothers and sisters (even though this may seem like a tiny thing) Incredible!
2 Experiences Anthony: This reminds me of one of my favorite Studies. On the first Visit, The Girl said she was busy washing clothes, so I asked: "Can we Help?" Hesitating for a second with a chuckle she said: "Sure!" After hanging up the clothes she was washing (even though it may have involved touching some clothes i would never touch in any other setting!) we had a very nice discussion. Now her, her mother and father are listening in when we study in the Bible Teach Book (BH).
S.Diego: In Wesley the first door I came to I started my presentation and immediatly the man cut me off and said, "Come in I have a lot of questions." So after about 45 minutes of answering the big questions he had I was going to move to the next house. So I told him that I would come back next week and we could start the bible study but he immediatly responded and said, "No, we need to start now!" I could't refuse that! So i stayed another hour and went over 2 chapters of the Bible Teach book with him! He definitely wants his questions answered!
Here are some of the blessings! The friends provide us with plenty of local foods! Avocado, Cocoy, Ginger, Banana and Plantain, Mini sweet bananas, Pumkin Pie (the pumkin was provided)! Orange and Sour Sop!
Now the Bananas are in twos!?
This is in Marigot
FYI there are 6 kids living in that house.
They like listening in during the study!
She called herself a model :)
Would you be content living here?
One of I think 5 times I actually knocked at a door, instead of calling out. :)
Mmmmmm! Crayfish! We caught them the night before in the river with Lester.
Mmmmmm dinner..LoL Hope you enjoyed the blog, because Wilbur did :P |
It seems like you two are having the time of your lives and that the growth within Jehovah's service is benefiting you, and we look forward to the end result when, AND IF you come back. What you will be able to share with us, and then help us to display the joy you have now in service is exciting! Keep it up you two and soak it all in.
ReplyDeleteMaybe for your last week on the Island they will through a party for you with Wilbur as the meal of honor! ( Just Kidding..... not really, what I could do with that!)
How amazing! Truly. Today we think that we have it hard, having a car and other things that aren't really nessicary, but seeing those pictures makes you think, and how much different it must be for them and for us. It really makes me thankful for what i have.It also makes me realize that simplifying is the best way to go. Thank You for posting the pictures. they mean a lot.
ReplyDeleteAwe Wilbur! How cute! We cant wait until you both are able to tell us of all the amazing experiences you have had!!!!! I love that they are receptive to the Brothers and the Sisters there! I'm quite impressed that they would let you help hang laundry and talk about The Bible!It just shows how different people are around the world! Cant wait until your next post! Love You all! The Wood Family Oh p.s..... ITS SNOWING!!!!! Love You Both. xoxo <3
ReplyDeleteDon't joke about eating wilber!!!!
ReplyDeletehey guys, whats going on. cool pics and information. It soundsl like its amazing down there. tht is so cool. keep it up guys.
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Hi Brothers,
ReplyDeleteRodney was sent me your blog and I am thankful for that. I have been looking at your pictures and reading about your experiences. They are truly encouraging. Jehovah is certainly blessing you both. It looks like you both are having a lot of fun,too. I am happy for you both having the chance to have this experience. Take Care Your Sister Carol Hollings
Hello to our dear brothers! We just 'caught up' to your adventures. The experiences and spiritual atmosphere you both describe are so encouraging to us. What beauty exists there in the land and in the people. You two, along with our spiritual family there, are really planting seeds of truth. It proves that we can only assist in planting the seed but Jehovah will make it grow. May Jehovah continue to bless you both and we look forward to your safe return home.
ReplyDeleteLove from Bill and Diana