Ive had the blessing of my family coming to visit me March 1
through the 8th of this month. I wanted to show them the place I
live, the work I do and the people I interact with. My family and I were able
to enjoy the sun and beach, but we also did some ministry work too! First at
the weekly Bible study on Tuesday night Hailey Overweg shared how important
teeth hygiene is and gave out tooth brushes, floss and tooth paste. Then on
Saturday my family happily gave four boys on the little kids league baseball
gloves previously donated by Ashley Haisma and her youth group. It was a good week
of encouragement!
In terms of the ministry here, things are progressing. We
have been getting a lot of kids at the Tuesday night Bible study, and I am
still in charge of the children’s class. Youth group numbers vary from week to
week but we do see a solid group come every time. My roommate Hailey Holden
left back for California and the oldest daughter Sarah got married on February
28 so the house feels a bit empty. Evie and I are still trying to continue a
teen-girl Bible study. We are having trouble getting a solid group to come
every week. It seems as if all the girls we are trying to reach know God exists
but have a hard time making it a priority in their lives or each have a unique
situation that blocks their faith to take root. Please pray that the devil does
not make a foot hold in their lives and for them to gain wisdom and
understanding of the gospel as we talk to the girls every week.
My Spanish is getting better but is still a struggle that
I’d still like prayers! Last Friday was the last softball game of the season (I
played rover). I’m sad the games are done but we are continuing to practice for
next year. This softball ministry had been the perfect doorway into getting to
know the girls of Boca de Rio, the village next to us, and I feel like I can
call most all of them my friends. I am thankful God has given me the talent to
be able to play softball and for the opportunity to meet new people.
I am scheduled to visit Michigan April 12 till the 25th so maybe I will see you then!
Thank you for your support in the past 5 months and in the
future!
