It's unfortunate that I haven't been
able to write more updates this last semester. It has been a busy
semester, and I'm hoping this upcoming semester will be less crazy.
The GNC here went well, two girls came
who don't attend church and have strong Catholic influence. One had
previously accepted Jesus as her savior and the other did so during
club. They were both eager to learn more, they struggled with
understanding that they don't need their own works to be saved. By
the last day of club they could tell me the wordless book story and
quote three key gospel verses. Please pray for these dear girls as
there probably won't be a GNC in that school this Spring.
Unfortunately I won't be doing GNC this Spring because of the time
consuming aspect of it.
I stayed in Jackson for most of
Christmas break. I have been working for most of my time over break,
it has been good to spend a lot more time with the residences of the
nursing home I work at. In this line of work I see and feel grief
that is much easier to avoid in life elsewhere. Death, even when
expected, is not the way this world was meant to be. This life is
short and we will fade away faster than we think. My job has been
good for my perspective of life – I look at people and what is
important in a more eternal mindset than I ever have before.
School has been challenging in some
ways and familiar in other ways. Going through the Old Testament I
have come to a deeper understanding of God's wrath and His hatred of
sin. It was difficult for me to see this part of God's character, it
made me feel deceived and made me wonder what I really do understand
about God. Seeing this made God's mercy and compassion so much
greater in beauty and strength. It still boggles my mind to think of
how God is so complete in his character and beyond my understanding.
My initial payment for Spring semester
has been covered, praise God for His faithfulness to provide. Thank
you to all of you supporting me financially and in prayer – I
appreciate seeing the body of Christ being fully involved in my
missions training. Please continue to pray for me as God prepares me
for the work He has prepared for me to do.
Some of you have asked about helping
with my school payments. A scholarship is set up with my church for
those of you who would like to help financially with my missions
training. Gifts can be sent to Faith Community Bible Church / 3648 F
Street / Bremerton WA 98312. Gifts will be tax deductible. Please
make checks out to Faith Community Bible Church and add a note
designating the gift is for “Mission Training: Josephine.”
-Josephine
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