Wow, our last full day at the church. Tomorrow we will be leaving at 11:00 to go to the beach and have baptism and do some shopping and relaxing. When you look at what has been done here four days is an insignificant amount of time out of your life to invest in these precious people.
Right now I am in the church sanctuary where all the children have gathered to watch a puppet show. There are about 150 kids here at VBS today. Our kids would not attend such a primitive VBS. They would complain and refuse to return the next day, but these children light up! They are so excited just to get cut out paper hearts for name tags. They participate in whatever you do without question. They are certainly not perfect little angels, but much more grateful for what they get. I think everyone should consider raising their children in a poor country. How much more grateful they would be of their tremendous blessings in America.
The vision clinic was again breathtaking. We saw 211 people! That's more than twice the people we saw the first day. God has a mighty way of doing math, multiplication! He used it many times in the bible, and he still uses it today!
We are running out of so many of the higher strengths of glasses. Most of these will go for people to be able to see to read their bibles. Please pray that we will have the prescriptions we need to finish up tomorrow. If He can multiply the people He can surely multiply some eye glasses! You probably remember Kristy from the first day. She was my faithful translator whom was well trained in getting the info I needed before and during the exam. At some point yesterday she went to Randy Moores station to help him. She never returned. Randy is testing all the children and she liked working with them. So, now I'm trying to break in Leonardo. He's ok, but I miss Kristy. Thanks Randy!
In about 30 minutes VBS will be over for the week. All these precious children will go back to their homes where some of their families will not be Christians. Please pray they will be able to stay connected in some way to the church and be able to continue learning about our God. Jesus said to bring the little children to me. I am so thankful our church has been faithful in that call.
I am attaching a photo of the kitchen in the parsonage . The whole parsonage is about the size of the living room and kitchen of the Holly home. They are so proud and thankful to have it though. The cabinets and paint are new additions on this trip. As you know the kitchen is often the hub of the whole house and here that is even more so.
The sermon tonight is about being ready. Are you ready for Jesus return? The overwhelming message in this sermon is of course salvation. Are you spiritually prepared? Being on mission brings another meaning to my mind. I mentioned earlier in this email the insignificant amount of time it takes from your life to go on missions and yesterday I talked about living your dreams. You see, some day, maybe soon, Jesus is coming back. In this moment life as we have known it will end. Literally, time will stand still and all eyes will turn to Jesus. Soon after this we will stand before our Father and give an account of our life. Will you gladly give an account of the time you were given? Or will you stand in shame, remembering the dreams you never lived?
I look so forward to the day Jesus comes back. I can't wait to live in the glory of the Lord forever. Leaving behind the worries and pains of this world. I pray for that day to come soon, but at the same time, I have unfinished dreams. I have many things to account to my Father. Yet, I don't feel like I have lived my full purpose.
As I look around at the people of the church, my heart is gladened. So many of the people are wearing glasses in service tonight. They may be able to read their bible in church for the first time in years. What an amazing work I have been allowed to be a part of. Thank you Father for allowing me to be part of your dream for this church and these precious people! Do you ever get the feeling you were meant to do something? Do it! Make it happen! Joy is found in your purpose! Sacrifices will be made. Some greater than others. Some so small they may go unnoticed. All will be worth it. When you are standing in the middle of a moment and you realize your are in the middle of your dreams, you will be unable to control the joy you will feel. You will become addicted. Your life will never be the same. You will wonder why it took you so long to get there. But you knot it won't be the last time, you will do whatever it takes to be there again.
I always wanted to be a part of foreign missions. I never thought it would be a reality though. I look back now and realize that it was always part of my purpose in life to be involved with missions. It just took me a long time to believe it and live it. Now, I'm not calling everyone to be a missionary. Although I think everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime. What I am calling you to do is to:
- Realize your purpose
- Live your dreams.
- Follow our Father wherever he leads you.
For His Purpose,
Heather
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