7.30 PM (EST) - December 12, 2011 IMPASSE?? - The word is not found in God’s dictionary.

UPDATE 3 hours later.

“Someone just rang and offered to pay it now, and we'll pay him back in
our own time. What an amazing solution from an Amazing God.”

Blessings,
Jill and Alastair

PS – A $100 Christmas gift from the first fifty people to read this posting will almost pay off the debt. (Webmaster)

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4.30 PM (EST) - December 12, 2011 WE HAVE REACHED AN IMPASSE

Dear Friends of LATI

Perhaps that word is not appropriate, when we know that with God all things are possible.

Our tractor is now in Brisbane awaiting shipment. Kind friends have worked hard to prepare implements to send with it. Others have gathered books for our students, fabric for our sewing classes, lockers and sewing machines, and some medical gear for our doctor friend - all to the tune of a mind-boggling 53 cubic metres of goods, which of course is way too much for a 20' container.

We are now faced with paying an additional $5665.38 to swap to a 40' container, and still hoping to catch the same ship. A delay of two months for another ship could lead to storage charges totalling up to a horrific $200,000.

We really don't know which way to turn, except to the Lord. He has seen our predicament long before we were born! We ask that you will add your prayers to ours to inquire of the Lord what we should do at this time.

We expect to have various funds coming in soon, to cover the extra shipping charges, but the shipper says the goods will not be sent until he receives payment. We are not anxious to incur the frightful storage charges pending.

On a brighter note, we have had three boys receive furniture certificates this year and have more orders for furniture than we can handle, just waiting for timber to dry. Trust all are well,

We are of good courage,

Alastair and Jill