Getting spoiled by the Bracy's!
Sharing the news- YOU WILL HAVE A NEW HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY!
Class outing to Wendy's! Some of my students :)
Celebrating Menfi graduating 6th grade- big deal!
Tutoring. My favorite boys!Isaiah 61:1-4
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.
This is what Jesus is all about! This is what he has put on my heart- only because it is his heart! This is what I am excited to watch the Lord do on this island!
There are now 12 boys coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for mentoring! 17 year old men are learning their alphabet, and 13 year old boys have started reading. We have gotten to celebrate Menfi graduating, and Gus' first job. We have celebrated the birth of new siblings, and brokeness in their homes.These boys have stolen my heart! It's crazy to think about the reality of what they live in- constant violence, drug trafficking, mom's selling the girls out, extreme poverty. Hate it! Love seeing and reminding them that even though thats their living situation, it's not what defines them! I know the Lord is CRAZY, and WILDLY in love with them- because my heart feels only a glimpse of that and most of the time I feel I could explode! THANKS so much to everyone who helped us get them clothes to bring back, and are supporting this ministry- they are worth it!
We were staying with a young lady who was rescued from years of nasty abuse. Hard to fathem some times how we can hurt each other so deeply- but one thing I do know is that there is healing. Staying up praying through hard dreams and listening to an eager heart, this verse comes alive. The Lord is all about restoring what has been destroyed over the years! Even though we are no longer staying nights with this beautiful lady, I know and trust the Lord will continue to reach and love her in the places that are too deep for us to even comprehend!
The student in my class that has started counseling- I see transformation in him. He went from talking about violence and shutting down to laughing with the students. He has a new confidence and gets excited to raise his hand in class. He is being reminded that he matters- which we all need every once in a while! Things in class are still trying and frustrating often, but there are relationship with my students that over ride all of this! Pray that I not grow weary in remembering that what they need most is to be loved and invested in. They are amazing!
We will be building the house in just one month! We are now at 54% of the finanacial support that we are in need of. Thank you so much to all of you who have graciously given towards this family! They are beyond excited about the ways that their life is about to drastically change. Please continue to pray over this process- we will be starting the build March 4th! YAY! If you feel led to give, please check out the site.
LOVE YOU ALL!!
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