April 29, 2014--Evening

Arrived at Mapelton, IL and decided to bed down at the Mapelton Church a small country church sitting atop Rt 24. A scattering of small working class homes are situated next to the church. I decided to bivouac here for the  night since the nearest next town has very few choices for overnighting it. Called the phone # on the front door for Pastor Keith Huff. Got permission to camp in the yard for the night. He told me his Associate Pastor would be dropping by to meet me. Asst Pastor Paul Odewaldt came by bearing gifts of sweet peppers, soda, bananas, pears, ice tea and Vienna sausage!! Wow. God provided just as He says He would! Its a testament to my lack of faith that I find it extraordinary that He would be looking out for me. Remember the sparrows and the Lilies of the field? Paul let me in the church to use the bathroom. Told me he may drop by later to check on me. Blessings on him the Pastor and this fellowship!!