Ever since last Sunday, I wanted to write in this, bc it helps me organize my thoughts on what is happening and helpsme see where God is at work. but I always get preoccupied or distracted, very Rachel I know.
Okay, so I tried a church on Sunday, I went with Larissa to her church. I hadnt been to church the previous three weeks bc something came up each week so when I got there and started worship, I realized how thirsty I was for it. It was the greatest feeling, a surreal feeling in a way. I loved it! And the service was okay, it was justso big and for some reason I feel uncomfortable in big crowds, but still it was good. THEN we went to Sunday School, since there isnt a young adults class she goes to the college class. It was small but I still felt a little out of place. The teachers were welcoming though and the lesson taught blew me away and gave me a new way at looking at how we, as Christians, are suppose to welcome anyone and love all types of people. My overall experience was good, I loved the music and what was taught, I just felt uncomfortable around most of the ppl... Most of them didnt seem to care who was there or not so developing relationships seem a little harder than I am used to..... it really made me miss C2 and GO so bad, miss the hugs when I walked through the door and the people to talk to.... So in the morning, I will try a new church... it is going to be a little smaller so I am hoping I will like it better... the only bad thing is the smaller the church the less chance of there being a young adults class.... but I did research and I am kind of excited to try Easthaven...., So please be in prayer for me bc I want to find a church that will challenge and encourage me and I can become a part of the family of Christ.
Ministry is doing great... I did a lot better this week. I knew what I was doing so my time seemed to be more productiive. I still worked in the Nursery and am falling in love with the babies and Kids Club (all of them) were amazing! I loved playing withthe kids and getting to know them. I start teaching them next week!!! So exciting!
Other than that, just the normal giving out clothes and fighting the language barriers and doing lots of paperwork... they have found my strengths :)
I did get to talk to one of the senior adults on Thursday for a long time and I read her her devotionals... and she commented on how she gets lonely and wishes she had someone to share life with, bc everyone needs that...... so please pray for her.
I am getting to know the other missionaries better, we spent most of last night at Ginger's playing these crazy games and it was hilarious. They always have me laughing, just keep praying that I will open up more and that our friendships will grow. We arelike a family bc we live together and work together... but I am still the quiet new one... so we will see what this week holds!
The only other thing to pray for is an unspoken, nothing worth getting in to but something that I am looking for God's guidance and will in bc I dont see it.
Also, I miss my friends and family terribly, but that is a normal thing, I just keep praying that I continue to stay focused. :)
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