Well, well, well! The 2008/2009 school is in full swing and with that comes the hustle and bustle that every school year brings. We didn’t, however, want to keep neglecting to share our Honduran experiences with you all! This year has already brought its share of difficulties, but it has been much more marked by amazing blessings and spiritual growth for both Dave and I!
I (Becky) have been staying up with my Bible study and it has kept growing! Seeing such a dedicated group of women keep meeting once a week for encouragement, conviction J, and fellowship has been incredible! God has taught me a lot in the past year and a half, and much of it through trials! He has helped me see some of the areas I really need to work on as well as some of the things I have overcome! Glory to God! Continually He has made known that the key to teaching (and life!) lies in self-control and this season of my life can thus be referred to as “Becky learns to control her psycho emotions!” haha!
Dave has been able to start a small study too, with a couple of his friends here. He has even branched out way more than me – his fellow guys are all Honduran! J It has been a huge support and outlet for him; a good source of some pure-guy testosterone time too!
Thanks to all of you who are continually supporting us in prayer! You are a huge source of strength for us!
At the school, we have had some great chances to work with the students and develop new relationships and deepen the ones from last year. Our friendships with our coworkers grow stronger and stronger, and we know it will be difficult to leave whenever the Lord calls us away!
We are spending much time with the new Missionary teacher, Melissa, she’s new to Honduras, but been a teacher for 10 years. It has been a lot of fun. She isn’t a replacement Liza (we miss you chica!!!) but we love her in a different (calmer!) way just as much!
I have also been able to get a girls’ Bible study started during the Sunday school time before the church service on Sundays. It has already been a blessing to me, and I’m trying to trust God in it. Attendance has been a bit shaky at times, largely due to the fact that we’re smack in the middle of the rainy season, but I’m hoping for a resurgence, God willing, as the rains begin to wane.
Some of the events we’ve had recently include:
· A missions trip to Belfate to build a church and talk to some of the community about Christ
· A thanksgiving dinner at Erin’s house – there were 17 people there (!) and the food was phenomenal!
I (Becky) have been staying up with my Bible study and it has kept growing! Seeing such a dedicated group of women keep meeting once a week for encouragement, conviction J, and fellowship has been incredible! God has taught me a lot in the past year and a half, and much of it through trials! He has helped me see some of the areas I really need to work on as well as some of the things I have overcome! Glory to God! Continually He has made known that the key to teaching (and life!) lies in self-control and this season of my life can thus be referred to as “Becky learns to control her psycho emotions!” haha!
Dave has been able to start a small study too, with a couple of his friends here. He has even branched out way more than me – his fellow guys are all Honduran! J It has been a huge support and outlet for him; a good source of some pure-guy testosterone time too!
Thanks to all of you who are continually supporting us in prayer! You are a huge source of strength for us!
At the school, we have had some great chances to work with the students and develop new relationships and deepen the ones from last year. Our friendships with our coworkers grow stronger and stronger, and we know it will be difficult to leave whenever the Lord calls us away!
We are spending much time with the new Missionary teacher, Melissa, she’s new to Honduras, but been a teacher for 10 years. It has been a lot of fun. She isn’t a replacement Liza (we miss you chica!!!) but we love her in a different (calmer!) way just as much!
I have also been able to get a girls’ Bible study started during the Sunday school time before the church service on Sundays. It has already been a blessing to me, and I’m trying to trust God in it. Attendance has been a bit shaky at times, largely due to the fact that we’re smack in the middle of the rainy season, but I’m hoping for a resurgence, God willing, as the rains begin to wane.
Some of the events we’ve had recently include:
· A missions trip to Belfate to build a church and talk to some of the community about Christ
· A thanksgiving dinner at Erin’s house – there were 17 people there (!) and the food was phenomenal!
· A thanksgiving contest at the school (And my 8th grade homeroom won!!!)
· A thanksgiving lunch with all the students – over 100!
· A thanksgiving lunch with all the students – over 100!
· We LEARNED HOW to make sopa marinera (our favorite seafood soup, maybe favorite food!) at Jackie’s house with Jaime and their families
· A Christmas door decorating contest (we won 2nd place, but should have gotten 1st!!!)
· Nuvia’s wedding!!! She was gorgeous and so happy! Thankfully our Spanish has gotten good enough that we were able to understand the ceremony!
· A Christmas door decorating contest (we won 2nd place, but should have gotten 1st!!!)
· Nuvia’s wedding!!! She was gorgeous and so happy! Thankfully our Spanish has gotten good enough that we were able to understand the ceremony!
· Dave preached a great message at chapel about the armor of God. The students broke into groups and made armor out of cardboard and mailing tape. The results were pretty impressive! Then Dave gathered them again to talk about the ways that God has protected His kids!
· And we’re coming home for Christmas (well, by “home” we mean the US, we’ll be in Florida with my mom – thanks for the tickets mom!)
We love and miss you all!! Thanks for the emails and calls that you have sent our way! May the Lord bless you abundantly, as He has blessed us through you!
Love,
Becky and Dave
· And we’re coming home for Christmas (well, by “home” we mean the US, we’ll be in Florida with my mom – thanks for the tickets mom!)
We love and miss you all!! Thanks for the emails and calls that you have sent our way! May the Lord bless you abundantly, as He has blessed us through you!
Love,
Becky and Dave
1 comment:
Roe, It`s about time that you finally posted! I love the new look. I cant wait to see you both! love MOM
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