New Friends and Lots of Preaching

Well, the new guests got here Thursday night. Their names are Jacob, Jean, and Kristie. They're all really cool. Jacob is actually staying in my room with me, and it's been fun getting to know him a little. He's a pretty athletic guy, so he and I worked out together this afternoon...I think that might be a regular thing while they're here. Having them here makes it a lot easier for me to connect with the kids. Because there are a ton of kids from the orphanage, one gringo will usually get mobbed, but having four gringos tends to spread the joy around a little so that each of us can connect with the kids a little better.

Ghuna decided that he wanted Jacob, Jean, and Kristie to do some English classes for the students while they're here. That started last night, so I jumped in and helped out a little. We each took a group...I had some more advanced guys, so we pulled out some hymnals and I would read a phrase of Amazing Grace, have them repeat it back to me individually, and then help them with their pronunciation. We got done a little early, so I opened it up for questions and got to explain some English abnormalities like "gotta go", "psychology", etc. haha. The guys really appreciated it. I'll probably try to keep helping out with the classes as much as I can.

This morning, the college had fasting and prayer...basically skipping breakfast. From 10-12, they had a special service. I was asked to speak at the English one, so I did : ) I spoke about some personal prayer experience, then looked at Daniel 6 a little, and finished off with Jesus' principle of praying "not my will, but Thine". I don't know how well they understood my English, but hopefully the Lord was able to speak to them a little through some of what I said.

Today at lunch, I was talking to Joel and he asked me if I wanted to go visit a nearby church with him tomorrow. Of course, I said yes. Once I consented, he told me that I was going to be preaching, haha. So...I think I'm going to be preaching at a house church tomorrow morning, and then doing a youth meeting after that. I guess I need to go write couple sermons, haha. Be praying for me as I try to seek what God would have me to speak to these two groups, and that I would express the message He gives me in such a way that they will be able to receive it.

I'll let you know how it goes...