Back to school!

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of faith produces perseverance."  James 1:2-3

Over the past dew days I have been struggling to find my purpose and place of ministry here in Gulu. After spending time praying, talking to others, and really investigating my options, I feel like it is now becoming evident. I have always had a heart for children and as an Elementary Education major I find joy in being with children and seeing them learn.

This afternoon, Laurel, Anna, Rebecca and I walked down to the local school to meet with the headteacher (principal) to see if we could set up a schedule for us to come to the school to help the teachers and tutor students. The headteacher was not there this afternoon, so we are returning tomorrow morning to meet with the her to set a schedule and to decide what teachers and grades we would like to work with. This afternoon's visit was such an answered prayer! The teachers and students were so welcoming and excited for us to come help. I am now really excited to get plugged into the school! The school is a primary school, P1-P7, with over 800 students enrolled and only 15 teachers...so if you do that math they are all very large classes! We are hoping to be able to help struggling students and also assist the teacher in instructing lessons. There are still a lot of unknowns to be worked out but I continue to pray that the Lord will lead and guide us to how we can glorify him.

Tomorrow morning after we meet with the headteacher, we are all heading back to Wawoto. I am excited to get to spend some more time with Alice and make necklaces with her!

Please continue to pray that I will daily seek the Lord's will and follow him. And that I will not get discouraged when the enemy tries to destroy me. For when I face trials, it is testing my faith to produce perseverance. I also ask that you pray for Jamie and the baby that will soon be arriving. Pray for wisdom for Matt and Jamie's decisions that they still need to make concerning details for the baby's delivery.