Because I Can't Say It Better

Sometime, someone else says exactly what you feel.  Sometimes, they put it in a song.  At this time in the Guinea field service Matt Redman's song "Never Once" puts all of my feeling into words.

All dressed up for Easter Service on the Ship.
We are so thankful to live in a community of believers that
worships together.  I (Gretchen) was able to worship
the Risen Lord with dance...and the brunch after
was amazing!

Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You are with us.

At Lazare's Orphanage, Ansumane uses the 'Simply the Story'
Bible teaching method with the children every week.
It is such a blessing to worship with these
lovely children and watch as they absorb scripture.  

Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

We will not forget and never miss
ACID BUGS!

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

I will miss all of the sweet kids at Lazare's Orphanage

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Dental outreach in Conakry Prison.  God is everywhere.

Kneeling on this battle ground

Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Mark and I earned our 1st DNF (did  not finish) in a 1/2 marathon. 
Guinea 1/ Bullock's 0

Scars and struggles on the way

But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Pascale, Henri, & Mark saying goodbye.
Ten months working together.  

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Saying goodbye is never easy.

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone














Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

My (Gretchen's) highlight of the field service.
Watching Dorcas play soccer with her walker.
10 months ago this sweet little girl couldn't even sit up.

Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful