Today was our final full day here in Flagstaff. We had such a wonderful, full day. Sunday school and the morning service at the Ponderosa Baptist Church went very well. Rebecca had an opportunity to share her testimony in Sunday School and we had guys vs. girls in sword drills / Bible trivia. The girls won, of course! :) I had the privilege of giving my testimony in the morning service and then Rebecca, Hannah, and I sang a trio for the service. Pastor Gregg preached a great message out of Hebrews 11 on the faith of Isaac.
After the service, the church all drove down to Sedona for lunch. It is said that the drive to Sedona is one of the most scenic in the country and I can understand why. It was amazingly beautiful. We had an enjoyable lunch at the Sedona Airport Restaurant and then went out for ice cream afterwards and walked around Sedona for a while. After Sedona, we all returned to Flagstaff for the evening service. Hannah gave her testimony this evening and we had the privilege to sing again. The ladies of the church were so kind to us and gave us a basket with a bunch of snacks and other travel things. It's nearly impossible to describe how kind they have been to us. Pastor Gregg preached another powerful message out of Ephesians 6 entitled "Having Done All". He reminded us that the battles of life are not won on the battle field, but on the preparation field. We must prepare ourselves and be careful to put on the whole armour of God that we may not falter in the day of battle. The entire service was a great blessing.
After the service it was time for us to say goodbye to this church that we have come to care for so deeply. It was very hard saying farewell to Pastor Gregg, the Barricks, the Kiritsys, and the Packards, but we are so thankful for the opportunity we have had to get to know them and try to be a small encouragement and help in this church. These people and the Ponderosa Baptist Church will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers as we continue throughout this summer. Tomorrow morning, we leave for Arizona City, which is only about 3 1/2 hours from Flagstaff. We're very thankful for the short drive, after the two day drive we had out here last Monday. Please be in prayer for us as we travel tomorrow, as well as continuing to pray that the Lord will work in the church here in a mighty way and they would have many visitors and contacts in the future as a result of the work this week.
In Christ,
Jennifer, Hannah, and Rebecca
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