- PRAISE: We had 7 girls from our English class come to church with us this past week. We shared the gospel and our testimony with them beforehand and are hoping to see a lot of fruit from this in the future!
- PRAISE: Our 3 new little ones have been making a lot of progress academically, behaviorally, and are learning about God.
- PRAISE and prayer: I am excited to announce that I have committed to another year teaching and would appreciate prayer for raising support over the summer.
- Prayer for the last couple weeks of school
- Prayer for the transition into summer and our return home to visit family
January/February 2014
- PRAISE: the 2nd floor construction has been completed for the most part and has already been a blessing with additional space and rooms!
- Transition for 3 new little ones who just arrived last week and this week! Please pray for their healing and knowledge of the Lord!
- Please pray for the startup of our second session of English classes for the young girls in the village. Pray that they would respond to our Bible study invitation!
- Prayers for the ongoing construction projects and needs
- Prayer for the second semester of school and for us to meet the educational needs of the students as best we can
November 2013
- PRAISE: God's providence of birth certificates for two of our little ones!
- Please pray for our new little boy who just arrived-for his knowledge of the love of God and for his healing!
- Pray for girls' English class-that it would help build relationships with the girls in the village and show them the love of God!
- That the construction of the 2nd floor would be completed soon to give more space for children's rooms
- For continued healing and restoration of the children here at the shelter
October 2013
- PRAISE: God brought the Acostas safely home!
- PRAISE: Our school year has started off wonderfully!
- Please pray that God would fill a couple of needed positions here with volunteers
- Pray for continued healing and restoration of the children here at the shelter
February 2013
- PRAISE: We had a blast with our families who came to visit a couple weeks ago!
- PRAISE: We had a successful Kids Club (VBS) and reached 80 kids from the neighborhood this month!
- PRAISE: A mission team was able to help us make great progress on some of our construction projects this month!
- Please continue praying with us that the government will approve our accreditation long term.
- Pray for continued progress on multiple construction projects
- Pray for the unfolding of the future of this ministry-that God would provide for the needs and guide us in his steps!
January 2013
- PRAISE: A wonderful young woman from our church, Kylie, will be coming in February to intern with us until June! She will be an immense blessing to our classroom and is an answer to prayer!
- PRAISE: Safe travels for everyone over Christmas Break and wonderful time with family!
- PRAISE: The accreditation process is making great headway! We have now been approved for this school year.
- Please continue praying with us that the government will approve our accreditation long term.
- Prayer for continued progress on multiple construction projects
- Wisdom in teaching
- Safe arrival and good quality time with our families as they come to visit in the end of January
November 2012
- PRAISE: Our little one that suffers from seizures made it through a bout with chicken pox safely with no seizures. He has not had any since I last wrote.
- PRAISE: We currently have NO sick children! This is the first week in about a month that everyone is healthy. Praise the Lord!
- Safety and smoothness of transition for the two children who were adopted
- Transition and care of the little girl who just arrived
- Continued unity for staff
- Prayer for the students who have hardened their hearts to the Lord, that he would gently lead them to himself.
- Wisdom in teaching
October 2012
- PRAISE: The new intern Meredith arrived safely and has been a great blessing already!
- Safety and wisdom for Chuy (the dad at the shelter) as he is presenting at a conference in the U.S. this week
- Health for students: socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually
- For the students that have hardened their hearts to the Lord-that He would gently lead them to himself
- Unity among staff
September 2012
- PRAISE: A safe arrival!
- PRAISE: The first week of school was wonderful!
- Prayer for various construction projects on the school and shelter to continue progressing smoothly
- Prayer for unspoken needs of many of the children
- For building relationships with staff and students
August 2012
- PRAISE: God's faithfulness in helping me raise support!
- PRAISE: Jenny (my co-teacher) has arrived safely in Mexico!
- "Closing shop" in the U.S.-that all logistics would come together
- Safety in travel (flying out August 27th)
- Prayer for a great start with the students!
July 2012
- Prayer for the 18 children at the shelter to continue growing in their knowledge of who God is and to continue healing from difficult backgrounds
- Continued prayer for raising support
- That God would prepare my heart to pour out his love and compassion
June 2012
- PRAISE: That God is fighting for these children!
- Guidance in preparing curriculum to meet needs of students
- Raising the funds needed
- Wrapping up all details involved with moving internationally
No comments:
Post a Comment