Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I am near the end of my service and you continue to walk with me, I thank the Lord for you!
There are lots to be done this last week including clean up and discharging of patients. It is also the last visits for all Mercy Ministries. Many of the crew and local day workers will be leaving by the end of the week. Would you please pray with me for the following:
- Patients who are forced to be discharged will be going back home to an environment difficult for them to recover, as seen from their lifestyle here. Pray that God will enable them to relax and take the needed time to recover fully.
- God's providence in the day worker's next plans. Pray that the community they have built with each other and with God will stay fruitful.
- The hearts and emotions of the crew who are staying onboard. It is always sad to say goodbye as I've witnessed this past Sunday with my bunkmate.
- The hearts and emotions of the crew who have left the ship. It may be a difficult time to transition back to our home. Pray that God will continue to work in us and that we will draw close to Him.
- For me, a safe flight tomorrow and also on Sunday. I will be spending two nights in Brussels.
Praise God for the thousands of patients and locals He has allowed us to touch this year in Sierra Leone! The three photos I have attached are the following.
1) The Minister of Health invited us to her village for a tour and lunch. We were wonderfully greeted with 100+ children and adults singing for us!
2) My roommates and I have gotten along very well. I'm so thankful that six of us were able to peacefully live in the same room and share one washroom.
3) I have been challenged and inspired by Saffie, a 14 year old, beloved child of God. She lives and schools in the Cheshire Home for the Handicapped. We sang songs, coloured, and made a craft together. I helped Saffie with her craft as her deformed limbs limited her ability. The craft was simple, glue the heart to the palms of the hands and write on it a favourite bible verse. I underestimated her favourite bible verse. She wanted me to write out Psalm 23! Boy, was I surprised and embarrassed of myself because I simply do not know it by heart (other than the first verse). I recall our small group homework from last year was to memorize this passage but I did not take the time to. (This is what happens when I don't do my homework.) Instead, we recited and wrote out the Lord's prayer together. Her faithful obedience to knowing God's word by heart is truly inspiring to me.
With this, I leave you Psalm 23 - typed up, word for word.
Psalm 23 - a Psalm of David
The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honour to his name.
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
In Christ,
Janet
http://www.
No comments:
Post a Comment