Hello my amazing brothers and sisters in Christ! So we are supposed to give updates every month and I feel like it has been way more than that with all that’s been going on, but either way, here is where i stand……
7 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!
The Lord has just blown me away with all He has done. As far as money goes, the Lord has provided over and above what I need! Thank you to all who gave anything whether that be money or camping gear or your time on your knees in prayer! (that however, i still do ask for) 🙂 All of the logistics of the trip are done and I am hittin the skies in a week!
Right now, my only worry i guess would be how in the world i am supposed to fit all of this stuff in one measly camping backpack. but hey! if God can provide this opportunity and the provisions for it, I’m sure stuffing a backpack is a piece a cake and I got nothing to worry about. Although I do gotta admit when my dad told me i needed to start “practicing” my packing now, I chuckled….(word of advice…dont laugh at your father’s instruction..you’ll end up looking like an idiot because infact, he’s always right.) lets just say i’m glad i used to help my mom with those 1000 piece puzzles or else i wouldnt have the slightest clue what i was doing! it really is a giant puzzle!
anyway, on a more spiritual level, the Lord is already growing me and teaching me alot. Not only about the Peruvian culture, but about how to best reach that culture. Every culture is different and has different ways of doing things. I’m learning alot about how the best way to evangelize is not teaching them “American Christian tradition” but teaching them Jesus through what is familiar to them. I could go into lots of detail, but just know the Lord is already teaching me so much not only about what I am going to be doing and saying, but how I should go about doing that. I AM SO EXCITED!
PRAYER REQUESTS:
– still spanish! i know i’m not going to be fluent when i get there, but i dont want to be lazy in my learning.
– God to prepare the hearts of the people we are going to be talking to and to prepare our hearts!
– unity in my team (about 19 people – leaders are Jesse and Christal)
– protection while there and wisdom in decisions
THANKS SO MUCH! I found out I will not be able to personally write while out in the jungle, but my leader will be able to post updates a couple times. You can read those from this blog website. I will however write as soon as i get back and share ALL of the amazing things the Lord did!
love yall and appreciate each one of yall!
Be blessed!
<><Amanda<><
