Status of the Orphan Care Center

Sue and I had dinner with Vernie and his wife Amy last night at their favorite place, Mary Coyle Ice Cream in Phoenix. We talked about our experiences in Africa and in getting home. From Vernie's description, he and Ray had quite a time getting around in Paris to do a little sight seeing. He commented that in the city itself, they had a very hard time getting someone to help them or someone who spoke English. Why does this not surprise me? I did not have that problem in Zurich. Almost everyone I talked to was eager to speak English.

The large 13-person team that followed us in the Orphan Care Center building project were able to get a lot done. Vernie talked to Jim and found that everthing was completed and classes will start this Monday. Praise the Lord! There was a lot to do when we left but with a team that large, and the purpose so great, God used them in a mighty way.

I am convinced that God is using Jim and the rest of the ICDI staff in the US and CAR in a great way. Please keep them in your prayers and, if God leads you in that direction, support them financially. The link to their website is on this blog.