Short Version:
· Some “coincidences” that happened this week, or perhaps I should say, “Answers to prayer!”
· God is guiding us- we have to listen to Him and others…
· P & P
Longer Version:
A few “coincidences” that happened this week:
* A friend in the bazaar ends up having a brother who speaks Kahani and English and works for a radio ministry in the area.
* As I was leaving a friend’s Hindu naming ceremony for their baby boy, a local pastor ends up introducing himself to me. He is excited about reaching his community and offered help.
* Realizing a neighbor I was supposed to visit wasn’t home, I hung out with some of the neighborhood children. The kids ended up introducing me to another young girl (age: 20) who speaks Kahani and English (also a neighbor).
Each of these incidences could be considered “coincidental” by some, but I consider them answers to prayer. You, Robin and I have been praying for our story-crafter and God has been answering your prayers and helping us meet different people.
God is guiding us – we have to listen to Him and others…
Since meeting two of these people, we learned that while they both are good resources to keep on our list, one of them might be more interested in us as single women rather than the work, as he did propose to a young girl who was here before! I’m thankful that we did meet them and also glad for the reminder to listen to the Lord and the wisdom of others who can also help guide us in this process.
There are two other local pastors who we trust who have said they will be thinking of possible people we could work with. We have another meeting with one additional contact on Thursday.
(picture - Hema, on left, one of my first friends in the Bazar)
P & P
Praises- Answers to your prayers!!!
· Contacts made this week: both Hindu and Christian.
· Pastors who have expressed interest in reaching their community and have encouraged us in the story work.
· Encouraging times or worship and sharing with our housemates, Becca and Vivian (due to all of us traveling a lot- this was perhaps the longest time we were all together!)
Prayers:
· Pray for the pastors who have told us they will be thinking of possible story crafters. (The pastors do not know Kahani- their churches are in the trade language).
· Continue praying for the story-crafter- preferably a woman who speaks English and good Kahani (were also learning that if someone knows English their Kahani may not be very ‘pure’)
Pray that we will be open and receive all that God has for us at our training in Thailand:
o Refreshment and encouragement
o Wisdom and understanding of our work
o Deepening friendships with other Epic/OneStory teams
o Good adjustment to a different lifestyle
o Safety (I plan to rent a motorbike again!!)
We leave for training on Thursday- by bus, train, taxi, plane…and will arrive in Thailand on Saturday.
Have a wonderful week!
~ Elizabeth
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