Arrival in Honoria
Solomon Island 2007 July 10th, 2007 by Elizabeth
After four plane changes, numerous forms, and twenty-five hours of travel, we arrived in the capital of Honoria in the Solomon Islands at 6:30 p.m. on July 9th Eugene time, but 1:30 p.m. on July 10th Solomon Islands time. We “lost” a day when we crossed the international date line. We received a hero’s welcome when we arrived, OK so it wasn’t for us but rather for the victorious soccer team from the Solomons that happened to be on the same flight.
Bob Haussler met us at the airport with one of the Wycliffe translation team members also there to help us get our belongings to the compound where we will stay during our visit here. During our time here we will remodel two kitchens and a bathroom.
The weather is warm and humid, as one would expect of a tropical locale. Though it sounds appealing to vacatio in, the weather is a deterent as it drains our energy and requires massive amounts of water to maintain hydration. (Our first prayer request)
After surveying the work to be done, we are encouraged that we can be of useful service to this ministry. In addition, we were priviledged to meet a number of team members from Wycliffe and we are duly impressed with their spirits and work. (please pray that their work will be enhanced so that more may hear the gospel of Christ in their own language.)
We thank you for your prayers and support,
The S.I. team