Spiritual Flexibility Required!, ctd.
International Partner Spotlight
We didn’t want to put a bunch of people into the same place
WRITTEN BY KIRK ALBRECHT
for an extended period of time in close quarters.
Our Friends in SE Asia This dynamic family is doing well in their large city. Covid-related government restrictions have meant many limits to their activities, but they have continued to learn language and culture,
We decided to change things up. Serving Jesus requires flexibility! This year we decided to do a one-day event where we spent most of the time outside. We took a group of about 50 people to Boyce Park for some snow tubing and there was actually snow! The students had a great time of fun. We returned to the church building for some food, fellowship, games, and time in the Word. We played the human version of the game “Hungry Hippos,” with the winners getting
spending time with neighbors
Chick-Fil-A gift cards. Our other game involved a student
as they are able, and not
transferring an Oreo cookie from their forehead to mouth
staying totally confined to
without using their hands…talk about flexibility! We ate
their apartment! They are
some pizza and wings together. Then, we looked at the story
growing in building the tools
of the prodigal son in Luke’s Gospel. It was great to share of
they will need to remain in their country long-term. They have been using technology for language learning, as well as home schooling their kids. Supervisors are pleased with their progress. It is hard work! Pray for them to know God’s provision each day, for continued ability to speak their language well, for guidance in direction once their formal language studies are done, for health, and for God’s leading into relationships that will provide opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
the love of God and how compassionate He is to us! All in all it was a fabulous day. I am so thankful for all of our youth leaders and how they continue to be flexible no matter what the situation has called for. God is good!
