An incredible thing happened today halfway across the world. On this day in Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia, our friend Eric Hires delivered a brand new custom-made fishing boat to Made. Here is the story in Eric's own words from his blog. Photographs of the beautiful boat are posted below.

More to come soon!

"Sorry for not putting pictures up until now, but the internet here is fickle. Needless to say, Made has a boat! It was awesome to see the last stages come together and the dream that started last August at a table in Flavor's Eatery in St. Augustine, Florida has now become reality eleven months later in Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. It was a super special time. We have video of all of us carrying the boat to the water, praying over it, and hearing the motor roar to life. For the maiden voyage Made took Garrett and I to a "secret" surf spot you can only get to by boat.

This morning I was sitting on the beach and watched as Made came in from fishing in his very own boat for the very first time. This is such a huge thing for him, he is overwhelmed with joy right now. I thank all of you for the part that you played in this.

The time on Lembongan has been great. The team has blessed tons of people with clothes, led Bible studies, played football (soccer) and volleyball, harvested seaweed, and been a great example of the love of Jesus to these beautiful people. Tomorrow we head to Bingin for a few days.

Still Loving Indo,
Eric T. [Hires]"










The dedication
The maiden voyage.