Re-cap of this week.
Sunday..... The locals at the drug-district are starting to get annoyed with us coming around every Sunday. But that's to be expected. People don't like being told they are dying. But it's the truth. There was one boy that did come to church and I watched him the whole time. He was so strung out. He could hardly keep his eyes open and his head up, yet he was still paying attention to what was being said. At the end was an alter call for anyone who wanted to draw closer to God and find out their purpose through Him. This boy went up there. He also raised his hand when asked who would like to know Jesus. I don't know what has happened to him this week but he is in my thoughts. So, if any of ya'll think about it on Saturday, remember me and the church reaching out to the addicts. Thanks!!!
Monday.... nothing.
Tuesday... went to Kultan (the main Teen Challenge center, over 100 people there) with the Canadian couple visiting. Kim and I started our first english class for the staff after lunch. Most of them have had a basic class but we went over the alphabet anyways. We also did a few random phrases and verbs. This is really hard. Trying to figure out where to start teaching people your own language. The guys are very excited about it. Hopefully, we will get something accomplished (other than finding me a husband). Yikes. I will be honest with all of you. I am slightly intimidated by all the single guys. The song Hungry Eyes came to my head as we were leaving. The boys that are single definitely have that "I am ready and looking for a wife" look in their eyes. PUH LEASE pray for me! :-)
Wednesday... started teaching the kids. I do really enjoy teaching! This is completely different and it's great! Luckily I get to help them with my favorite subjects. Janet does a couple of the subjects herself. Also, before we start they recite verses 5 times. They have a list that we check off every day. I am super excited about this be/c I get to learn so many more with the. And be/c I am my mother's child, I try and make sure they understanding what they are memorizing. I left a little early be/c we went to a hockey game. There is a Canadian guy here playing in a tournament. The locals are checking him out to see if they want to keep him here as a player. So, half way across the world, I go to my first live hockey game! Good times.. Good times... On a side note, I never thought I would be surrounded by Canadians in Russia. hahahahahaha
Thursday (today)....... it's starting to set in that I am going to teach every day. Again, your prayers are needed for patience and guidance. hahaha. Joseph is a great kid but a little on the hyper-not wanting to pay attention side. :-) It's still fun.
Now, I am off to church! Love y'all!!!!
oh yes, my dad has requested that I explain what kinds of food I am eating. This will come soon.
2 comments:
love to hear what you are doing and that you haven't found a man yet, that would mean there is a possibility of you staying and I don't like that idea... Sounds like God is really stretching you, that's hard, but always good in the end. Love you girl,
Tiff
oh, and Selah said Soooo
Hey B-E-A-utiful!!!
A prayer for Kristine borrowed from Paul to the Colossians: For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. That Kristine might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increaseing in the knowledge of God. Strengethened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffereing with joyfulness.
PS: glad to hear that you have a little of your sweet humble Mama in you! 'p}
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