Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am writing to you in hopes that you’ll pray with me for a local summer mission. After going to Urbana this year, I see a need in reaching out to my own community at large. What can I do on a daily basis that can make a bigger impact than going overseas to Taiwan?
Thanks to Katy for her encouragement as we explore different opportunities in missions. From my trip to Taiwan last summer, I learned that not knowing the language is a barrier. There were only so much I could do as a foreigner. Here in the United States, I know the language. There are a group of children that I work with everyday. Like the children in Wanhua, Taiwan, my students hardly get to go places outside of school.
While I could not take them to faraway places physically, I could bring visitors to them, transforming the school into a place that they’ve never been to, through cooking, art projects, and games. Auntie Pat has volunteered to share her favorite food/stories from her childhood; Auntie Katy will teach conversational English to the parents; Jason, Jamie, and a few others have volunteered their time to help with anything that is needed; My brother will Skype from Shanghai to share about the local food or culture.
Please pray for the following areas of need. The workshop will take place from July 12th to July 23rd, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 noon.
(1) Health and safety- children will be careful in using kitchen equipment; I will be prepared for minor injuries; safe travels for all to and from the school site; everyone will be healthy and not get sick.
(2) Children and parents will experience the love of God from different activities and through the speakers who come to visit them.
(3) Praise that the principal has allowed this opportunity, even though we’re not permitted to share bible stories or songs directly. Pray for creative ways to reach the kids, through Veggie Tales or songs.
(4) Learn from this experience what it is that God want us to see; gain new insight/idea for the next project or continuation of this program.
(5) Good attendance: Kids, volunteers, and parents will find joy in being there; have unity as a team or small community.
Please help through your prayers. Thanks so much!
I’ll let you know how it turns out:-)
In Him,
Bonnie
