I thought I left my last student in Uganda until we were invited to
speak in the schools of Uvaly. Jeanne,
Hannah
and I were excited for students again. Speaking in European schools
would be much different than how we spoke in Africa. We were told we
couldn’t present the gospel.
speak in the schools of Uvaly. Jeanne,
Hannah
and I were excited for students again. Speaking in European schools
would be much different than how we spoke in Africa. We were told we
couldn’t present the gospel.
WHAT? How do you speak without bringing everything to
Christ crucified and risen? (smile)
Christ crucified and risen? (smile)
WE WERE BACK
TO WESTERNIZED SCHOOLS– THIS “SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE”
MENTALITY.
TO WESTERNIZED SCHOOLS– THIS “SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE”
MENTALITY.
So, instead of searching the red lettters of the bible for great
instruction for the students, we sat in our flat brainstorming. We put
together a picture powerpoint– one or two photos representing each
country. Each of us would speak on the places that most impacted us.
instruction for the students, we sat in our flat brainstorming. We put
together a picture powerpoint– one or two photos representing each
country. Each of us would speak on the places that most impacted us.
The
morning came for our school date. We found ourselves being split–
each into our own classroom– only one could use the laptop. I revamped
the whole presentation in the thirteen second walk into the classroom.
Though I didn’t blatantly present the gospel, I took every possible
opportunity to give my testimony of how God has blessed me. I spoke the
red letters of the Bible straight out of my heart, “It is better to
give than to receive.” I shared how I’ve been blessed to give myself
this year to ten different countries. I asked how many of them would
give the coat off their backs if someone really needed it. I told them
how I’ve been provided for all year long. $13,800 being raised, a
domestic plane trip to LA, spending money, a domestic plane trip home.
When my jeans were falling off my waist, a squad mate gave me her jeans
that fit perfectly. When all my tops were too baggy, squad mates have
given me their shirts. I’ve not wanted for anything this year. I
dedicated this year to God and He has truly given back to me.
morning came for our school date. We found ourselves being split–
each into our own classroom– only one could use the laptop. I revamped
the whole presentation in the thirteen second walk into the classroom.
Though I didn’t blatantly present the gospel, I took every possible
opportunity to give my testimony of how God has blessed me. I spoke the
red letters of the Bible straight out of my heart, “It is better to
give than to receive.” I shared how I’ve been blessed to give myself
this year to ten different countries. I asked how many of them would
give the coat off their backs if someone really needed it. I told them
how I’ve been provided for all year long. $13,800 being raised, a
domestic plane trip to LA, spending money, a domestic plane trip home.
When my jeans were falling off my waist, a squad mate gave me her jeans
that fit perfectly. When all my tops were too baggy, squad mates have
given me their shirts. I’ve not wanted for anything this year. I
dedicated this year to God and He has truly given back to me.
It’s interesting how when you stand in front of
others to share what God’s been teaching you, not only does it bless
them but it strengthens your relationship with God. You begin to truly
realize what a loving Father and Friend we have in Him.
others to share what God’s been teaching you, not only does it bless
them but it strengthens your relationship with God. You begin to truly
realize what a loving Father and Friend we have in Him.
