Two days and counting....

Oofy poofy! The last few days have been jam-packed with activities. I think we're all starting to go on Summer Missions overload, however, since the most random things are making us burst into uncontrollable laughter. Last night, Psalm H. and I were practicing our Bible lessons together and the combination of the busyness of the day and the late hour (nothing sane happens after 10:30pm) caused us to crack up at the most inopportune moments. Who knew that describing Mary and Martha's grief over Lazarus' death could bring such...morbid mirth? The insanity continued this evening when we had to prepare a 5-Day Club schedule in 45 minutes and practice teaching through an interpreter. Since the "interpreter" was merely repeating what we were saying in English, this made for much giggling. Laughter is a good thing. right?

Anyways, yesterday I was part of a team of five that taught a Party Club in an inner-city St. Louis church. We had five children attend so we had a great 1 to 1 ratio of teachers with students, and we had a lot of fun. I taught the memory verse and led the review game. There is something about teaching children that is so much fun! I believe that all of the children who attended the club were saved, so it was good that the club lesson was focused more on Christian growth principles. I believe that one of my teammates took some pictures of our Party Club, so I'll have to share those sometime.

Please be praying for us as we prepare to leave for our destinations. It's weird to think that the majority of my trip hasn't even begun yet! I have lots of packing to do, as well as general preparation for the clubs which will begin on Monday. It's so exciting! Pray for continued good health and that we will continue to rely on God in potentially challenging circumstances.

Here is an amazing praise and prayer report: I learned that during our Open Air in St. Louis, one of my classmates was able to lead EIGHT young mothers to Christ while her teammate shared the Wordless Book with their children - all at a birthday party in a park! Talk about the amazing work of God! Please be praying that these young moms will be able to receive the follow-up that they will need to be able to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Thanks for reading and praying...I'll be back!