Dear All,
There are presently only two RAF flights a week from
RAF Brize Norton to the Falklands - both on Fridays. We
arrived one day late because our No.1 flight aircraft had
technical problems. Hence, the No.2 flight left first on
Friday. We left at 1.00am Sat instead of 5.00am Friday. I
know - seems confusing, but we were kept well informed as
to progress. One the hour, every hour through the night
from 1.00am to 8.00am very loudly through the speaker on
the wall of our RAF hotel room.
However, the extra day was welcome because we were able
to visit Witney Village and do vital shopping that we ran
out of time to do before leaving home. And we were able to
wind down after the manic activities before leaving.
On Sunday morning we attended the Remembrance Sunday
Service, parade and wreath laying rituals. The weather was
glorious and the natural harbour of Stanley provided an
impressive backdrop to the events - together with a
dolphin and seal swim past and uplands gueese fly past. We
were roped in immediately for the Sunday evening
monthly, live radio broadcast at the Tabernacle. Paul
preached a gospel message on Christ's words 'Do this in
remembrance of me' or 'Remember me'.
From Monday the weather changed to strong winds and
cold - walking was difficult but exhilarating.
Paul is leading the weekly Bible studies for the
Tabernacle. They will be topical studies on 5 Aspects of
the Christian Life: Testimony, Temptation, Trials,
Tribulation and Triumph.How's that for alliteration! We
have also commenced assisting in pastoral visiting and
socializing. The Falklanders' hospitality is quite
something - especially when you see the cost of the food
here. £1 per banana, £1 a tin of beans, £1.50 a tin of
tuna, £2.25 for half a cabbage. Thank goodness the mutton
is reasonable!
More news next week. Pray for us - this is a tough
ministry situation.
Yours - Paul and Lesley
