A week of learning

I just re-read my post from last week and find it very fitting and so God like that this week we had a women, Libby Stephens from Interaction Int., here speaking on transition, leaving well and the process of saying goodbye. Almost all of the kids I work with are TCKs (Third Culture Kids). This is the largest growing people group. Their 3 cultures are that of their citizenship, all other cultures they have lived in, as well as the culture of other kids like them. TCKs are kids of missionaries, international businessmen, immigrants, diplomats, military persons, and refugees. They are often constantly moving and saying goodbye both as they leave and as others leave. It has been a very hectic week, but a very enjoyable week as I listened to and learned from Libby.
Tonight we have the school carnival. It is an annual event that creates something fun for the community to do and raises money for each class. Each class sets up 5-7 booths that people give purchased tickets to be able to participate. The community loves it and the students look forward to it as well. It is supposed to be outside, but has been raining off and on. Hopefully the skies will clear and plans can stay as they are. Tomorrow night is what they call Music Night for the main mission branch here, SIL. I have been invited to perform which I am looking forward to. The chamber choir I sing in with the students is also singing. It will be a good preparation for next weekend. The chamber choir leaves next Thursday to travel to Batouri in eastern Cameroon. I have not been east of Yaounde so that should be a very fun adventure to see more of this country and spend more time with these kids.
I am still enjoying assistant coaching volleyball. I get to practice my own skills with the kids a lot and really enjoy that. I am improving immensely and get very excited when I do something right. A few times I have seen the girls laughing at me because I get so excited about learning something new or accomplishing a hit. I guess I have never been very good at hiding my excitement about things.
My women’s bible study is studying a book on becoming a woman of excellence. Last night we discussed the chapter on obedience; never a ‘fun’ topic to discuss if we are truly honest with ourselves. I realized that I often seek to obey God by doing what I think is right or by what I have always done. In the study she talks about asking God first how he wants us to obey him, then listening for his response, then acting on that. I often skip to the last step. I am working on asking, listening, then acting. Just a recent simple lesson that I wanted to share.

Here are some pictures of my Covenant World Mission retreat at Kribi over break. The first is of our whole group that gathered there. Many came from other parts of Africa and we made quite a unique group. The second is a picture of our group gathering to pray for one another each morning on the beach. It was truly a blessing and encouragement.




You will not hear from me next week until Monday perhaps. I will be traveling with 16 youth and 6 adults an 8-hour van ride away. Please pray for safety as well leave next Thursday and return Sunday. Pray for God to be seen and heard through us as we sing and perform at outreaches for Him.
Thank you for the part you have played in allowing me this experience.
God Bless You,
AMY