Eccl 3:12-13 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.
I found these verses a while back and they were such a reflection of my heart at the time. As you know a new school year has begun. I am still living and working at Immanuel Mission teaching Jr. High.
I spent my summer visiting family, resting, and spending several weeks at Kansas Bible Camp. It was a great summer. I enjoyed working as a counselor and even speaking at a couple girls’ camps. We had a family reunion which always equals tons of laughs. Overall, it was a great summer.
However by the end, I was tired of living out of a suitcase and was very eager to get back to my own bed. When getting back to the Mission, there was no time for rest. I immediately had to begin preparing for the new school year. This is my first year to repeat what I had taught the year before so I expected to find it a bit easier to prepare. And in a way it was. But I am also teaching new Bible lessons, American History instead of Geography, and I have created a reading class for 7-12 grades for the last 4 half hours of the school day. So, not quite as easy as I was hoping. But I found that as I worked, I was totally enjoying it. I had to make myself quit to eat and go home to sleep. I would work several hours straight and not even notice the time passing by. It was as I was preparing Bible lessons that I found the verses above. I truly believe that living here at the Mission and teaching Jr. High are gifts from God. I enjoy every bit of it and I owe all my thanks to Him.
I want to take a minute to thank all of you for your prayers and to give you some specifics on what to pray about.
- I have a huge (comparatively) class with a couple of students that are new to our school. As we go through the Old Testament in Bible class, pray that the gospel will be presented loud and clear. Pray especially for MH, RH, (boys) and VT, SD, and GD (girls).
- Pray for our staff. Pray that we would be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Pray that we would not grow weary or lose heart.
- Pray for students who are struggling and/or eagerly participating in addictions.
- Pray for the families of staff. For many of us it is hard to be so far from home where difficulties are going on and we are unable to help.
- Pray for the finances of the mission. God has always been so faithful to provide what we need, when we need. He often tends to give us an opportunity to stretch our faith right before He provides. Will you pray with us and see Him provide in ways beyond imagination?
Thank you again for all your prayers and support.
In His Care,
Kelli
Kelli