It was a wonderful weekend to have been delayed from leaving. Saturday we brought mattresses and freezers over for the cottages at Zion Home.
We have the walls painted, the ceiling pickled, trim up, and the kitchen cabinets arrive tomorrow. The Rev. Chris Neely crossed to visit Zion Home and many of his former parishioners on Sunday. Rev. Neely is the President (equivalent to our bishop) of the Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church. It was delightful to share his reunion with friends that he served here as youth minister and later as appointed pastor. Here he is with Earmily and Geleta in one of the cottages.
Zion Children's Home is a mission agency of the Conference, and Rev. Neely came to see the progress to this point. The conversation is now turning to when the Grand Opening will be celebrated. As you can see, the President travels like everyone else on Current Island.
Worship Sunday morning and Bible study Sunday evening were wonderfully affectionate times with my faith family here. They have prayed over me and blessed me and prayed for my safe return (to Current Island!).
I strolled down the road this morning to say goodbye to folks in the settlement.
I got this shot because I had to get on the roof of the church to speak to Wilfred, Wallace, and Paul. Emily and Karen are stripping top leaves and stalks for plaiting. They said to tell you all, "Hi."
So I really do think I am leaving tomorrow. I have only made it as far as Current. My ride from here can't find the key to the van. I am making other arrangements. James Cistern tonight and leaving Governors Harbour Airport tomorrow at 8:30am. After a couple of stops in Florida, I should be in North Carolina by evening. Blessings to you all.
Grace and peace,
Bing
