God's timing...

Hi all - I am amazed at God's timing and his knowledge of our hearts. Most of you know that while in the states I had to raise money for a vehicle here and the limit set for me was $10,000. Now, in the US buying a used truck for $10,000 is pretty easy. As I began to look in July and August in Arequipa used trucks here go for $12-16,000 (and these trucks have been beaten to death!) Soo... after looking some and moving to Pucallpa in mid September I decided to hold off the the purchase of a truck for various reasons. One being - it was not a pressing need for me to have a vehicle right now. Two, if I were to go "shopping" for a truck it most likely have to be in Lima or Arequipa (not here). Three, I would like to meet the owner and even then...can I trust what he is telling me about it. And four I just didn't have the funds to do it!

Sooo...housing here is a pressing need. I decided to take the money for a vehicle and use it to help build housing on SAM Center for singles (SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED!!!). I then had heard that a missionary couple from another organization had decided not to return as missionaries and had decided to sell their stuff. Having already made up my mind with my money - I didn't really pay attention to the fact they had a 1998 White Nissan 4X4 dual cab - duel fuel (gas and propane) for sale for $11,500. God had to kinda do his thing to get me to notice the truck and actually see it was a possibility. Sooo...I checked the $$$ with SAM - and I had enough, though it was going to take my account almost dangerously low. I sought council and advice for experienced missionaries and they told me to buy it. Soooo...with the monies raised over support raising time and the $5,000 gift from Willow Creek Baptist Church in Crowely, Texas I am in the process of purchasing a "new" truck!

I just find it funny how I had made up my mind to go in another direction and God totally turned things around on me.....I know this was from the Lord. Thank you all who have, are, and will in the future support me here in Peru.


Mucho Love!

Marshall