A Note on Communications Home

The internet has certainly made the world seem a lot smaller. We e-mail people literally on the other side of the world and link to web-sites that are located, not on earth, but in cyberspace. Of course, there is an earthly connection, and connections are the key. Many of us have been trying to communicate with you via e-mails, Skype and web-blogs, but it isn’t always easy, and we aren’t always successful. Power is inconsistent and internet access in Ukarumpa has limited band-width. Surfing the net has been painfully slow for us, if we can access it at all. Most of our communication has been via the McFarland’s computer, as our own access has run into difficulties.

Nevertheless, the main point here is to let you know that your family members and friends have been trying. If you haven’t heard from us directly, we are all doing well. We’re all certainly working hard and we’re tired by the end of the day, but we’re also enjoying this unique opportunity to serve our Lord and live out our faith.

We’re also thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. Our hearts especially go out to one of our church families, who lost a loved-one this week: May the God of all comfort be your peace and your strength.