grilled cheese and God

so this post really isn't about me - but it's still worth writing about.

today was the second installment of women's club through the family care dept. at the mission. usually during these women's fellowships linda has a lite lunch, a craft and a devo. time -- last week she felt God prompting her to not have a craft - but to just spend time in the Word. so they did - her report after was exciting.

well. . . today, i actually forgot women's club was happening until my 12:30pm appointment didn't show up and i needed to go get lunch. after the fellowship, linda reported that today was even more amazing. she saw one of the ladies step up and pray outloud - the lady confessed that God had spoken to her yesterday and told her if linda asked someone else to pray she needed to do it - that's a big step! and then linda saw ruby - one of the ladies - who has very low self-esteem and cannot read - share how God is anwering her desires to be more bold - linda shared how ruby just shined and testified - esp. to the ladies who came who don't know Christ. linda also shared how the ladies are just soaking up the Word - desiring to grow and feed more from Him then from the lunch prepared.

linda and i spent the remaining time of our work day just marvaling at what God has and is doing in the lives of the clients - even when we don't see it -- as i prepared to the stuff i need to go and speak at a church tonight, i couldn't help but be reminded that despite the budget issues, the ever decreasing staff, the tons of work projects and not enough quality volunteers - God's moving - and He will despite and inspite of this.

i look foward to hanging with the awana kids - it wasn't too long ago that another group of awana kids and workers ministered to me when i was in need and i was there to speak to them - God's body is awsome!

francie

it's january. . .

it's january and it's warm. . . how rare is that for pennsylavania?

it walked out of my house this morning at 8:30am with a short sleeved t-shirt on ready for another day of crm fun - and it was pleasant out!

the world's coming to the mission! this saturday night kevin will be picking up a gentlemen from hatti to spend several months learning english and just being mentored and adapting to our culture - how cool is that?!! kevin shared this rare ministry opportunity a month ago at etl and we've all been praying for ways to help minister to this man. it will be great to sit and hear him testify to what God is doing in this country where vudo and witch-craft run rampid.

krispy kreme continues to be an adventure -- the new 2nd shift manager, derick, has been opening up not only about work related things but also about life - i've had open doors to drop Jesus into the mix! and it amazes me that these two vastly different worlds click -- both for thanksgiving and christmas events at the mission -- the krispy kreme folks all were so interested to know what was going on and why - several even donated towards the projects.

gearing up for another semester of learning -- 3 classes this time around - my now fulltime! --

my car's fixed - oh wait -- didn't post on my lastest car adventure! well. . . picture it: 3am i just go to bed after a fun night of dounuts, sleep for a few hours - wake - shower - roll out to make it to etl and what do i see? . . . you guessed it! glass all over the road - once again my knack for car disasters hit -- my car was hit -- blown tire - my side mirror. . . totally gone! and dented wheel well and fender - but for once, i had an accident that was, for the most part, easily fixable - after police reports, insurance calls and stuff like that - the ghetto beast rides again - complete with a new windshield! - NO MORE PARKING ON ROUTE 18 - it's the side street for me.

christmas was restful - home for a few days - it's now time to get into winter at the mission mode - weekend groups, vbs fairs, getting ready for the dreaded spring open house.

a new twist for this winter will be the girlscouts of beaver and lawrence counties hygiene products drive and events at the beaver valley mall - a day of mall sitting, smiling, saying the girlscout pledege. .. say it with me . .. on my honor i will serve God my country and to live by the girl scout law - or something like that.

i'm personally doing well - tired - my sinus infection kicked my butt - but i'm slowly regaining my strength. God rocks - he continues to guide me and reassure me He's got my next steps - even though i'm not sure.

but i guess this is long enough for now -- until next time. when i'm sure it will be butt cold and snowy!