It's another year ahead of us! Wow, I hope you all had a lovely New Year's.
I have to apologize for the lack of blogs being posted this month. I am sure everyone no matter who or where you are can agree that December always seems to be a busy month with all Christmas gatherings, church services, shopping and dinners going on. I haven’t really experienced the traditional Christmas this year, but a very blessed Christmas nonetheless. It is about the celebration of our Saviour’s birth, so I am not sure how much that gift can change. I had a lovely Christmas lunch/supper on Christmas day where everyone on the base of Reef to Outback came to celebrate. We all had our stalking and a secret angel in which we got to open our gifts. I know you all are curious on what I received and so for those who are noisy, I will share. I received a yellow tang-top, head band, chocolates, candies and cards. We also had a white elephant gift game in which everyone had to bring a gift that is used, found around the house or homemade. In this game I gave my Canadian bag and received guitar strings in which I switched for a book called, “The Sacred Romance”. In the afternoon of Christmas everyone seemed to find their beds and in the evening we all watched some classic Christmas movies together. I did miss my family, but God has provided me with a family out here, and thus it was grand time.
It’s January 1st 2009 today. A whole new year ahead of us; time seems to stop for no one. I am only nine days away from my outreach mission trip to Thailand. I want to be able to share all my emotions or at least what I am thinking about Thailand. I am not too nervous. I feel confident that God is leading and that I need to trust in Him. I was studying James 4, and “What is life? You are a midst that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that”.” God is with us and my life is His. Nothing is out of His hands and so there are no worries. I am a bit nervous about the language barrier but even that God allows not just communicating in language but through actions and love. I have to admit that even after studying in free time about Thailand, I still don’t know what to fully expect. God doesn’t call the equipped - He equips the called.
I will attach the itinerary of our Thailand Outreach if you would like to check it out. Some dates or things may change due to circumstances but that is what our ‘schedule’ of dates and places. In summary, I am excited for Thailand and to really experience a different cultural and share my life in Christ with others. I love Mother Theresa with her wonderful saying, “Preach the Gospel, if necessary use words.” It’s by our actions and our love that people will see who we live for.
Together, we are the children of God. We are the hands and feet of Christ. May the Lord bless you and take you on crazy adventures this year.
It’s January 1st 2009 today. A whole new year ahead of us; time seems to stop for no one. I am only nine days away from my outreach mission trip to Thailand. I want to be able to share all my emotions or at least what I am thinking about Thailand. I am not too nervous. I feel confident that God is leading and that I need to trust in Him. I was studying James 4, and “What is life? You are a midst that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that”.” God is with us and my life is His. Nothing is out of His hands and so there are no worries. I am a bit nervous about the language barrier but even that God allows not just communicating in language but through actions and love. I have to admit that even after studying in free time about Thailand, I still don’t know what to fully expect. God doesn’t call the equipped - He equips the called.
I will attach the itinerary of our Thailand Outreach if you would like to check it out. Some dates or things may change due to circumstances but that is what our ‘schedule’ of dates and places. In summary, I am excited for Thailand and to really experience a different cultural and share my life in Christ with others. I love Mother Theresa with her wonderful saying, “Preach the Gospel, if necessary use words.” It’s by our actions and our love that people will see who we live for.
Together, we are the children of God. We are the hands and feet of Christ. May the Lord bless you and take you on crazy adventures this year.
