Kings Table II

Pictures: Sorry we didn’t take the photos for the Kings Table, but here are some photos from a recent village visit.)

It was just about one o’clock when we pulled up to the house, both of our vehicles scraping the ground as they bump over the rocks with their heavy loads. On top of the truck two wheel chairs wobble precariously, tied on with a couple of pieces of rope. Then, like a couple of clown cars, our guests start to unload. One after another they hop (or hobble) out of the truck and the sedan, twenty-five in all. They grab their crutches and climb into their wheelchairs and make their way into the house for a feast. Kings Table II has begun!

You may remember that a couple of months back we told you about a meal we had in which we invited the beggars and handicapped people of our city to a delicious meal. We had nine men attend the first time. They had a great time and we were happy to give them bags of food to take home. This time there were no leftovers! Word got out, and our number of guests almost tripled. We fed them grilled chicken, fried breadfruit, fried green bananas, and fried sweet potato, fish sauce, crepes, various kinds of bread, juice, tea, and banana and chocolate cake for dessert.

The men were very happy and for the most part polite. (One guy took two plates of the cake and stuffed them into a bag to take home before the others could have some. Some of them rolled their eyes, but no one seemed to care too much.) We talked and ate and then afterwards took them home. Now when we see them on the street, or near the bank we get big smiles. We’ve made some new friends.

We hope that they don’t misunderstand our motivation. Many islanders do kind things believing they will receive fahdwila, that is to say good points, that will help tip the scales of eternity in their favor. Our motivation is different. We hope to make friends and show love and put eternity into their hearts.

PRAYERS ANSWERED

Our guest left this past Thursday and made it safely home. We were greatly blessed by their visit and to hear of some of the things they were learning about while we were here. It was a great time of fellowship, learning, praying, and challenging. We’ve started work on an audio project. The first day of recording went well. We are trying to connect the very few sisters here with one another for mutual encouragement and support. An initial get-together was very friendly.

PRAYERS REQUESTED

Pray for Kathryn’s last weeks on the island and for the rest of team as we prepare to go to a conference in two weeks. Pray for our sisters here, for their growth and fellowship. Pray that the audio project would continue to go well—it’s going to be a lot of work.