With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s the perfect time for a post filled with giblets of information. It’s filled with a variety of things that aren’t as big and flashy as the drumstick, but they’re too important to throw out. So, let’s make some blog post gravy with them.
Sprinkle in Some Hellos and Goodbyes
Kelsea will be leaving in a week, and that calls for a sendoff party. Her presence and energy will be missed. Everyone at Sowers4Pastors is thankful for the time she has dedicated to their ministry. All the best, Kelsea!
In the meantime, the Sowers are expecting some company. The Emberson family from The Well in Kansas are flying in to spend Thanksgiving with the Sowers for some time of fellowship before ferrying off for some R&R on Roatan.
Add a Heaping Suitcase of Letters
Kirstin is heading to the U.S. to spend Thanksgiving with Stateside relatives. She will be traveling with a suitcase filled with letters from sponsored children. A lot of effort has gone into getting as many letters as possible. The task was more difficult because schools are not in session. Sponsors, be on the lookout for your letters, but please understand if you don’t receive a letter from a child.
Slowly Add Coffee and Simmer
The coffee harvest is in full swing. With the first small harvest out of the way, it’s time to get down to business with the larger harvests. Unfortunately, the weather is a bit rainy. That’s not good since the coffee is dried in the sun on concrete slabs. Without sun, the farm workers have to work extra hard to keep the coffee from mildewing. Please pray for some sunny weather!
Pour in Two Containers of Backpacks
We do have a praise to report: the Florida and Maryland containers are both loaded and ready to be shipped. Please pray that there won’t be any issues with shipping and delivery. The Honduran elections are scheduled for November 28. This is a particularly heated election. If there is active rioting, the containers will not be released from port when they arrive in Honduras. In that event, Sowers4Pastors will have to pay storage fees. They would love to receive the backpacks sooner rather than later, plus they hope to avoid additional expenses.
Also, pray for elections to go smoothly and in a way that will be seen as positive, for the benefit of the Honduran people.
Fold in One Additional Container Filled with Food
The people who provide food for the feeding centers have donated enough food to fill an entire container. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of actual shipping containers. Please pray that a container will be located so the food can get to Honduras quickly. Please consider donating to the cost of shipping this container. With shipping costs up by more than 30% over last year, it will cost more than $10,000. Considering this is only 3 cents a meal, that is still a bargain, by the way!
While Waiting for Everything Else, Prep for Backpacks
The time spent waiting for the containers to arrive is being put to good use. The school supplies and hygiene items left over from last year have been pulled out. School supply and toiletry kits are being assembled. This time is also being used to organize the storage area, in preparation of this year’s backpack bounty.
Pray Without Ceasing
As Allen shared, Sowers4Pastors is “really attacking the devil’s strongholds. As a result, he is attacking us back. We’re feeling an ongoing spiritual warfare. He’s attacking us with things we don’t expect.” Please join the battle in prayer. And thank you from S4P to everyone who partners with them in this way!
-posted by Christi
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