Leadership & Lights

I've been reading the Psalms quite a bit lately and I noticed that David has been in some really uncomfortable situations, being pursued by enemies and feeling the weight of God's silence when he wanted to hear Him the most. And it made me think of the times (there are plenty) when I feel all squirmy and I just want to run from leadership and bake cookies forever. Starbucks is also on my default list.

But then I remembered the difference between Saul and David's responses to their appointed tasks. Saul hid himself among the baggage when he was supposed to step up and lead the nation. David came against his giant with zeal for God and confidence in His character.
And so I pray...Lord, help me to trust You and know You like David did – to look to You and believe in Your love for me. And help me to step up as You lead me.

Here are some recent photos and happenings...

They light up my life!

I am so delighted to be around kids all the time! I'm beginning to feel like a true auntie even though I make crummy paper airplanes out of church bulletins.

Monkeys!
The landscaping guys have started a vegetable and fruit garden behind the dormitory. With much of the bush cleared out back there, we have better access to a shady reading spot (watch out for snakes!) and to a path that leads through our land to a large canal. Karen and I were walking back there a couple weeks ago and heard a lot of rustling overhead. We looked up to see monkeys swinging from the trees! Steve with Basil and his crew.

The bridge in progress -completed November 29th -praise God for His provision!
Me and Beeno -she's my latest roomie.
Ladies Night
Staff and students from the base enjoyed an evening of glamour attending “Coming Before the King” in Georgetown – a banquet celebrating the value of women; highlighting topics like domestic violence, suicide and child abuse. I got to wear a beautiful Indian garment that Beeno bought me. The skirt was long and flowy and I felt very elegant -except when I stepped on the skirt and then got it caught in the taxi door. It was nice to get dolled-up and give the mom's a break for a night.

We're nearing the end of the lecture phase for the DTS and we'll begin outreach after Christmas. Our destinations are Suriname and Curacao (an island in the Netherland Antilles). Raising finances is not easy in third-world/developing nations but the students have been successful with a couple of fundraising events. I am impressed with their determination and trust in God. If anyone would like to give toward a student's tuition or outreach, please email me at: bluemountainsunrise@gmail.com or guyanayouthwithamission@yahoo.com

Thanks for staying up to date. I'm looking forward to writing about the Christmas parties we'll be hosting at a seniors' home, children's and AIDS ward at the hospital and at the orphanages we visit on Fridays.

Deck the halls! -em