Classes done – finalize plans for River Cities visit…
Thanks so much for your prayers – I have completed the intensive Polish classes! Now to gain a little confidence and start speaking… They even gave us a certificate and I got a “B” on my final. Lara, Jola and I met on Friday and went back to Praga. We got to see some of the sites we missed and had an opportunity to share. Jola, my teacher, really wants me to get rollerblades and join her on the monthly night skates through Warsaw…praying about that one. On Thursday, I went to Centrum to hear a language I could understand…Germany played Italy in Warsaw…thankful for the chance to feel like I fit in, but disappointed by the result of the game. Robert, Rachel and I have been working hard at finalizing plans for next week, River Cities has a group of 14 people coming to help reach out to people and build relationships. There will be flyer distribution to get the word out about the 3 day event, surveys and fun ways to get familiar with Warsaw & Polish culture. We are planning some fun activities for Polish young adults to be able to practice their English and for to build relationships. There will be a few game evenings and a scavenger hunt through the city. Please keep us in prayer next week (7/9-17), to have strength, wisdom and that the Lord brings us people to minister to. We are eager to share how the Lord is working and growing us and the ministry.
The coffee cup version…
Sorry it has been a while since I have written. There has been a lot of emotions with taking on more than I can chew with the intensive Polish class. Knowing what I know now…I should have just done a regular class, where you meet a few times a week and the pace is a little more relaxed. Even though we covered a lot of material, my brain is not wired for so much information at once and grammar is not my strength. I am thankful for Jola, my teacher, who has had patience with me as I learn. Lara has a love for language and grammar, did very well and did not need to apply herself as much. Thankfully the final exam was a multiple choice. My brother said that I am getting better at guessing…I corrected him and said it is EDUCATED guessing. LOL Now I am actually getting some of the grammar rules, but my vocabulary is lacking and Jola gave me some tips that I will be applying this week. Lara flew back to Scotland today and Jola and I are going to meet for coffee this week – Lord willing. Please pray for all my stuff to come together for my Visa. I may need to make a quick trip out of the country end of this month, but Lord willing that will not be necessary. Planning my next set of Polish classes to start in a few weeks, so a trip would throw off those plans. Next week, River Cities has a group coming to help us reach more people than we can on our own. We are praying for good weather, that the Lord bring us people who are open to hearing about Him, opportunities to build relationships and a good time of fellowship with other believers. Robert, Rachel and I are finalizing plans this week and trying to get as much together ahead of time – so we do not need to run to the store every day…other than for rolls…Lord willing! Please keep us in prayer, we would like to launch a Bible Study in August, but do not have a confirmed location at this time. Through this outreach, we are hoping to move forward in boldness for Him. Thanks to Kindle (and those who showed me how to use it), I read a book “Life Interrupted” by Priscilla Shirer on the metro rides to and from class. The book is mostly based on the story of Jonah and she also includes personal interruptions…and the blessings of seeing them through. I am so thankful that I serve a God who gives more than just second chances! Thanks so much for those who have been able to shoot me a quick e-mail of encouragement, sent verses and been able to Skype. I miss you all and thankful for opportunities to share from the heart and bring you on this journey with me!
I have included these verses…because I struggle to hold on to my “gourd” and don’t always see the blessings of the Lord’s provision or how He is using me for His glory….eager to find out the answer someday…
But the Lord said, “You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night. And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty thousand persons who cannot discern between their right hand and their left – and much livestock?” Jonah 4:10-11
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