Today we were able to get extra rest before
heading off to devotions and teacher training. If I could absorb and apply all
the things they have said, it would be great, but for some reason it comes
harder than it sounds. The tips on working with a translator was very practical
though.
Setting up went smoothly and supper was
great. Then the children started arriving and it was CI in full swing.
The night went good and my children all knew
English so the lesson was not totally dependent on translation, but was
definitely understood better when translated.
I also got to act tonight and had a lot of
fun trying to act like someone I never heard of. Acting for me on this trip
started out with a lot of reservations, but I have come to enjoy the challenge
and make the most out of it. (Seeing the children enjoy the lesson through
drama makes it a blessing)
Yesterday the view of the many islands
scattered along the way made my heart turn to God in thanks and awe at the
beauty of his creation. "What is man, that thou art mindful of him?" Psalm 8:3
At immigration I forgot my passport at the
visa counter, Aah, but thanks to one of the team I had it back before I knew I
lost it. :-) In Indonesia, cars, motorbikes, and people
are just about everywhere using lots of disorganized driving.
This whole trip has really stretched me in
different ways. Getting to know people from many
backgrounds, and being able to accept them where they are at, and yet seeing
them all striving to walk in obedience to God. Direction is so much more
important than position.
- Matthew checks out a durian -
I really enjoyed trying all the different
new foods and seeing how many I actually liked. I have also really enjoyed the many group
devotions with there deep applications to my life and the encouragement to do
more, dig deeper, and apply God's truth.
“What is the Passion of my life? Defining
passion ten different ways and seeing if God is my passion, if not, then why
not?” My prayer is that God would help me change and make my passion Him and
His Passion.
As for teaching the CI it has been a lot of
fun. I have found both struggles and joy dealing with shy, rowdy, old, and
young children. I often wonder if the children are enjoying the large group as
much as I am. It has really stretched me preparing lessons, and delivering them
on a child's level, and am really excited about the experience it has given me
to use after I return home.
As I look ahead at the rest of this week,
the thought of working through a translator on top of my feeble efforts to
teach makes me hesitant. But I am sure God will provide new grace to face
whatever may come in the future.
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“My grace is sufficient for thee, for my
strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Matthew Glick
Team Member from USA
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