Day 18, October 26, 2008

We woke up in Manchester, Massachusetts. We looked for some diesel and met the mayor at the gas station. As we were leaving the parking lot we spotted a sign for a christian church. We made it just in time for the services. The message was about missions. How we, as a church, need to support missions in prayer, doing or financially. As the news lately focuses so much on the stock market and grieves us all, the pastor noted that God is in control and is not affected by the stock market. He said "heaven is not bankrupt". Isn't that a true statement to help us change our focus on the country's financial situation? The church is a huge supporter of homeschooling. They have over 300 homeschoolers they support and allow to use the church for teaching in classrooms with parent-teachers. They are also in the beginning stages of making a place in Manchester for street kids ministry. We met the pastor, Garry Hamilton, the associate pastor David Donati and the youth pastor Matthew Ellis. We also met Wally Woodman and his wife. He needs our prayers and this week he is going to have surgery for prostrate cancer. We then left there on Hwy 101 towards Maine. Maine!!! We made it to Maine!!! We have gone 4,221 miles so far. We found York Village and walked the beach. We touched the Atlantic ocean!! It was beautiful. We went on the rocks looking for shells and other treasures and then walked in the village. It was a neat experience. After about 2 hours, we headed south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 95 south to Dedham, Massachusetts where we stopped. We were in 3 states in one day. New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We are now trying to plan the next move. May the Lord continue to guide us.

Miles: 148