For the rest of the time, I will be staying with a couple in Antigua. My mission will be to teach English classes for the village. The little kids need it especially, because in order to move on to the next grade, they must know a certain amount of English. However, their teacher is sexually abusing many of the students. But the ninos are not the only ones who need English. The older women (and by older I mean 20 and up) need to know English in order to make a living. They are vendors and sell the items that they weave. In order to sell them, they need to know how to communicate with the tourists who do not speak Spanish. It might be an extra challenge to teach these women...Even though I do speak Spanish, some of them do not. They speak the Indian language, Quetchekal. Yet another language I need to add to my list to learn.
The verse that has guided me through many enduring situations,
Philipians 4:13:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Stephanie, I am so very proud of you. Your strength and courage is way beyond your years. My prayer for you is safety and that you will be able to touch the lives of those around you and let them see the love for Christ within you. I will miss you and yes worry about you but will rely on the Lords strength to carry me though the weeks. All my love, Mom
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read more about this blog, but i so can not wait to see you. it's been a long time.
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Robert T
Stephanie, as your papaw, I have always loved you so much & been very proud of you, but have never been prouder than I am at this moment. I realize how much love you have in your heart for all those young people that you have come to know through ministering to them over the past few years. May God bless you with His richest blessings as you serve Him in harvesting precious souls for His kingdom. Love you, Papaw.
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