That's a wrap!

Hi there. Thank you for being an indispensable part of the team by praying with us!

Summer camp, week two, is wrapping up. Goals achieved: 

1) Meet felt needs in the community by providing free, fun learning for students on summer break

2) Warmly introduce students and their families to Jesus and his community of followers

This year we had 60 students ages 5-16, most from families unfamiliar with Jesus. A few of our students are a part of our church community, regularly engaged in weekly gatherings. For these, it's been an honor to grow with them over the past five years.

I enlisted many more adult helpers than previous years. These brothers and sisters discovered that their skill sets can serve to meet a felt need and bring different parts of our community together. I believe they are inspired to carry on the vision.

Always revising to better serve our students!

After four years of trial and error, I have developed a plan and curriculum that works well in our context. I've put much thought and research into to contextualizing the message, making it as accessible as possible. 

Summer camp also represents growth for me personally, expanding my skills in pedagogy, curriculum development, Chinese language, cross-cultural leadership and communication, people management, organization, personal stress and time management. 

The heat has been harder on my body this July, but I was cautious and made it through ok. Although camp entirely consumes my life for two weeks and our family barely functions, it's an opportunity that can't be missed.

Again, thank you very much for your prayer role in serving our students and their families!

Pray with us that each student understands the Gift and receives it in God's time, and also that each family represented would experience the love of God and his family of believers.

counting the graces

thank you Father for

Sister Peng taking Titus and Mike to play every T&R, so I knew they were cared for and having quality time

Wang Ying could live with us -- we liked her in our home, and it was an unforgettable experience for her

after a busy two weeks, reconnecting with my boys in hugs and storybooks

after a busy two weeks, reconnecting with Drew in late-night deep discussion and glasses of beer 

secret stay-cation

giving up on some goals so others could be attained, the pressure relieved

catching up with a missed friend, and feeling happier after minutes with she who knows me well