Sunday, November 23

Aaron returned home last night from Hae Village around 6:00 in the midst of lots of wind and rain.  He was only gone a little more than 24 hours, but it still was so nice to get him home!  He said that none of the committee members or the translator from the East side of the Russells showed up and that many of the committee members from the other areas stayed home as well.  Obviously, he was discouraged about what seems like a lack of interest.  But they have scheduled a key terms meeting on the East side for December 13, and we would appreciate prayers as the two different denominations (Catholic and Anglican) get together to hammer out the words they will use.

Edi is continuing to add to her resume of accomplishments.  Husking a coconut can be very difficult and requires strength.

My friend Ofoaen's daughter, Nako, showed Edi how to husk a coconut, and Edi quickly finished one like she had been doing this all her life!

Today was "Christ the King" Sunday, so our family made a few crowns and wrote verses on the inside.  Mine had Philippians 1:6 in Pijin inside.  I gave it to Eta.  We really want our neighbors to realize that God's Word is applicable for every day life!

It's starfruit, also called five corner, season around here.  This pair of sweet sisters, Daris and Mariska, brought a shirt-full of fruit into the kitchen where I was visiting with Eta and several other young women.  I love the life that sparkles in their eyes!