Cumin Edition #8

English Classes

Today was the last day of teaching the children.  And I’m sad to say I’m rather relieved!  Either my classroom management skills are poor, or these kids are more rambunctious than most, or both. But the classroom has been getting crazier every day. I tried all of the consequences I know, but I still couldn’t get 7 middle school boys to stop talking and listen for one minute.  But I still love and lift up each of those kids.  Tomorrow we will be watching an English movie, and we will invite the parents to a small ceremony the following day.  Please ask that we have left some impact on the children despite disciplining them and not being able to sharing with them because of strict laws about sharing with children.  Please also ask the Father that we are able to connect with their parents on the day of the ceremony.

Good News Conversations

 

No doubt in response to your pr from last week, we were able to hang out with several friends despite them being occupied with Ramadan.  We met with a national woman, Natalie, a few nights ago who has lived in Norway for many years.  Having lived abroad, she is disillusioned with the outward display or religion that doesn’t affect the heart.  She understands the foundations of the Good News so well too!  She understands that we are all sinners and that our good does not forgive our bad. She understands that following certain rituals and religious acts doesn’t make us good.  And she has heard the story of the Son, but I don’t think that she understands the exclusivity and the urgency of the message.  We went to an ice cream shop with her and then walked around at a park until 1:30 am and then we went over to her house to chat for a bit!  We shared the Good News with her, and Natalie shared with us about the struggles of her people.  It was inspiring to hear stories of how her family lived in a cave for two years when a dictator ruled their country and slaughtered many of her people.  We are thankful to get to have such meaningful conversations with our local friends.

Praises

We got to meet up with Natalie, and she understands the foundations of the Good News

Kids’ classes are over

Lucy came to pizza night

We had a good week of fellowship and hosting local guests with two girls who are summer volunteers. They stayed with us while most of the long-term team was away on vacation.

Requests

Please ask that Natalie decides to trust the Son as her savior

Please ask that we had an impact on the kids, and that we get to connect with their parents

By making moral choices to honor the Father and protect our reputation, we may have offended Lucy and her husband.  Please ask that the Father would give us favor with them once again.

Please ask that our remaining days are filled with Good News conversations!