This month I am once again teaching English with a little bit of painting thrown into the mix. It is a fairly laid back month but it certainly brings a different aspect that I have yet to experience on the Race. We are in the town of Gua Musang and helping at a center that specializes in teaching English and character building. The center is run by Christians but because of the heavy Muslim influence, they are not able to openly share that with the public without having their ministry affected. Because of this, our experience in ministry this month feels different. We are not allowed to wear any Christian clothing, say the name of Christ, or talk about anything that would lead people to believe we are Christian. It really makes you appreciate the freedom we have in America. Not that it is illegal to talk about Christ here, because it isn’t. But it is the fact that the community can have such a powerful impact on Christians.
The owners of the center have to be creative in the way they minister to the students. Students come from mainly Muslim and Buddhist families and so they focus on showing them love through actions and teaching them how to live a moral life. Hopefully through time the kids and their parents will begin to ask questions and lead them into conversations about Christ. Please be praying for the center and all the students that come through. God can do some awesome things in this community!
Below is a glimpse of my weekly schedule with some pics. The reason my schedule isn’t that packed is because the classes are divided amongst the seven members of my team. We each have our class times and stick with the same ones for the month. I am also working on a promotional video for the center which is what I work on when I am not teaching.
Monday:
· 3-4pm (Tutoring kids in History and Geography)
Tuesday:
· Nothing. I sometimes help with other classes if needed or work on the video.
Wednesday:
· 4-6pm (Teach English to 9-11 year olds)
Thursday:
· 11-Noon (Tutoring kids in History and Geography)
· 5:30-7:30pm (Teaching English to 5-7 year olds)
· 8-10pm (Teaching English to 9-11 year olds)
· 11:30-12:30 (Tutoring a kid in Science)
Saturday:
· Work day at the center (painting, cleaning, ect.)
· Off Day (So far we have gone caving and to a tea plantation called the Cameron Highlands)
