I get to teach a small English group 3-4 days a week, work on vocabulary and reading comprehension with the whole 4-6 grade class almost daily, and then English for the grade 7 class 3 days a week with one day having an extra half hour.
I absolutely love it! I'm able to be much more intentional with the time that we do have to really focus on the basis of English! Sometimes it's daunting being in front of seventh graders when I could stand up and teach on just about anything English and it would be a lesson that was much needed, but by taking small "bites" at a time with lots of review we're seeing progress!! Please pray for the students to be diligent in their studies... it's Term 3 and many of them are starting to check out mentally.
Another prayer would be for energy. You might be saying that I'm too young to be asking prayer for this :D yeah, you're probably right! But the hot season is called hot season for a reason, and it doesn't seem like you can keep enough water in you to stay hydrated. I'm thankful we are in a place where we don't worry about not having enough water. God is good!
Tomorrow is National Teacher's Day so we don't have classes. I'm hoping to get the art projects for Friday ready to go and just get some cleaning done in my "office" commonly known as the spare bed in my room :D
Many times I share prayer requests, but I wanted to share some blessings in this post!
#1 - The blessing of a church family here! Term one was very difficult dealing with culture shock and a consistent exposure to a language you can't understand, but since coming back in June God has granted a peace and has provided such dear friendships with the young adult group at church. Some of them are older FCV kids living in the FCV dorms and some of them live in the village, but they have welcomed me into their lives and I thank God for their friendships! Our time together on Saturday evenings at our young adult Bible study and on Sunday mornings during Sunday School are times that I will cherish forever!
#2 - Health! God has been gracious in keeping me healthy throughout the time I've been here!
#3 - I'm hit everyday with the reality of the blessing of growing up where I did. I'm not sure why I've been given so many opportunities other than that God has a plan to use them for His glory! I praise Him for all He has given and all He has done for me.
#4 - That God doesn't ever "give up" on us! Even though I sin daily, His forgiveness is ready and His desire is a renewed relationship with Him! I'm amazed!! I recently downloaded the new Coffey Team cd. One of my favorite songs on there is He Will Hold Me Fast. Here are the lyrics:
"When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life's fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He'll not let my soul be lost
His promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast.
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
Till our faith is turned to sight
When he comes at last."
