1. Enjoyed the beautiful town of Dardha this past weekend. A glorious village of 100 elderly folks where fresh tea and herbs grow out of the green mountainside. We enjoyed some Lakrore (Lak-roar) that was made at campfire from a past WEI student's family. They were the face of Jesus with their hospitality. One of the Albanian students here (Bruna) and I had some fantastic bonding time as well.
2. Every other morning I rise at 5am to meet my friend Artemis, her mother, grandmother, and
grandfather for a hour walk/jog in the hills. It's a gift to have opportunities to simply love. Deeper conversations of spirituality are coming with her, but for now I am more than content that God is blessing us with fresh air in the morning and opportunities to consider the lilies. Her family is outstanding.
3. The teen class has about 10 in attendance (we started it last week), which is successful for our little church in Korce. Pray these youth stay in enthused, and that we can be contagiously enthusiastic. They are preparing for a bible bowl, which I am creating some study materials to encourage visual and kenistetic learners that can hopefully be reused in the future. Basically, I doodle out the stories of Luke chapter by chapter. This might just be a future profession for me. Seriously!
4. I met with Malvina this morning (my sharp 13 year old daily student) and we spoke about the resurrection, and the amazing symbol this gives us to rise as new creations. She is really sincere in her desire to be with God, and wants to be apart of His loving Kingdom! We are starting conversations about baptism, and she has expressed that she would love to be baptised. Please pray for her desire to commit to be authentic and passionate! Pray only the Holy Spirit speaks to her in our conversations, so she hears and is stirred by truth to follow Him.
5. I am experiencing grace in all its slow, eventual, but punctual process. He has giving me enough bread for the day, so to speak and for that I am forever grateful. I want to be dancing over quail and manna, so lets pray for growth, but also contentment.
You are all so loved.
2 comments:
These stories are so encouraging and challenging. I can see you living your faith among those around you, letting your light so shine that they can see God's goodness shining through you - outshining your weaknesses. I'm excited to hear about Malvina! I will be praying for her. I want to hear more about your experiences there, but I also understand that if you spend all your time writing down your story you won't have time to live it. Keep up the good work, little one. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Lizz,
It is such an encouragement to read of your experiences thus far in Albania. What a blessing to be used by our Creator to form relationships with these beautiful people! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly! We will especially be praying for your relationship with Malvina to deepen and for God to continue to speak to her heart. Love and miss you sister!
Mary Catherine
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