The day started out from Palm Springs, which is about 350 feet above sea level. We headed south and east and pedaled 111 miles to El Centro, just a few miles from the Mexican border. About 95% of the day was spent biking in the desert below sea level. At one point we were at 200 feet below sea level. Our water bottles were quickly empty and we were glad when the SAG* wagon came to refill them *(Support And Gear). Along the way today, were shared the gospel with many people, as we stopped here and there to share the love of God. 2 people gave their lives to Jesus and 2 others re-dedicated their lives.
Being near to the Mexican border tonight reminds us that the Kekchi-speaking people are in the country just south of Mexico, namely, Guatemala, awaiting their Scriptures in audio form. Please pray with Doug and Ed that the funds for this project will be raised up for God's glory. A very generous donor has given a matching gift of $25,000. Thank the Lord for others who will team up for this great project.
Tomorrow is another 100 mile to Wellton, AZ.
Photos: 1) A sugar silo in the Imperial Valley showing where sea level is. 2) Doug (left) and Ed (with helmet) with 2 of the other cyclists at a SAG stop.
1 comment:
Hi Ed & Doug,
I was hoping you would be riding through Oregon, so I could either join you for a while or wave to you as you went whizzing by. It takes me a year to ride the distance you will be covering on your trip. My prayers are with you.
Jim Stair
Portland, OR
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