This was our memory verse for today in Sunday school. I decided instead of hoping the kids would be able to memorize it and put it to heart, I should. My help comes from the Lord, maker of Heaven and Earth. I have no idea how I am going to do what they have asked me to do down here. I have some experience in the subjects they want me to teach and some experience in the classroom but I am certainly not an expert. It is hard to know how to teach someone especially when I hardly know them or where they are at in their journey. I am praying God will lead me to the right material and the right resources. Maybe even the right person in the states to help me figure it all out. I know there are many experienced leaders and teachers out there. God will help me in this I know but it is very scary to try and even begin to organize it and create it from scratch. I understand I came down here to serve and so that is what I am going to do. I remember once in Harrisonburg I was told often God doesn't call us to something we are really good at because then He doesn't receive the glory. Perhaps this will be one of those times he calls me to something I am not that great at so that when it turns out great, God will receive all the glory. I ask for prayers from all those who read this as I begin to prepare to teach the children in English and music and to train the teachers. I will be having a training session every week starting in November to educate and train the teachers to better manage their classrooms, learn how to keep the children's attention, and how to transition from one theme to the next. They do not follow any specific curriculum this year at church and so I am hoping to help them organize one. Also, they want me to educate the teachers in such a way that they are encouraged to come to church and participate in activities at the church. I am wondering if we offer some sort of Awana at the church if that would help them feel more comfortable about coming? I will continue to pray and ask God to lead me as I prepare.
John is going to be starting a sports camp at the beginning of November as well. He will be working with many, many, many children. They will start the camp working on baseball but many females in the area would also like to see soccer be a big part of the camp. If you could pray for him as he begins to prepare for this time. Please pray that he will be organized and clear in his motivation for doing this and God will draw some other men to him so he will have help.
How exciting! The doors are being opened, and the Speigles are being obedient! :) I am so touched at how God is leading and guiding you. Here is my prayer for you:
ReplyDeleteO Father,
We thank you so much for who YOU are. Thank you for being a God who is in control; a God who gives direction to His children; a God who loves every single one of His children unconditionally; a God who speaks to His children; a God who is more powerful than anything or anyone else! We love you, Lord! Right now I just thank you so much for what you are doing in and through the Speigles. Lord, may they hear your voice clearly. I pray that in Jesus' name, all other voices will be muted, that no lies or distractions or distortions can enter into their hears or their souls. May your words of TRUTH and guidance bellow into their hearts and overflow upon all those around. We know, Lord, that you are faithful. We know, Lord, that when you call us to act and be and speak, YOU are faithful to deliver. We know that You can speak through us. Thank you for your voice through the Speigles. May all they do, say, think, and act be of You and pleasing to You. We love you, Father! In Your precious, holy, loving name we pray! AMEN :) continued prayers are being lifted :)