Newsletter 3

I am moved in!! Not yet settled in, but I have now slept 4 nights in my own place. Last Thursday IKEA delivered the last of my furniture that I had ordered (bed, wardrobes, and bookcase) and then on Saturday morning a moving company came and picked up my suitcases and boxes from Nikelle's place and delivered them and me to my apartment. I spent the rest of the day Saturday and Sunday afternoon trying to get organized. I have made quite a bit of progress but still have lots to do. Once, I get it done, I'll take pictures and post them so you can see my cute place.

Since my apartment is pretty small. I had to get a single bed and I am used to a double. The other night I almost fell out of bed 3 times. And I'm not sleeping well. I think I am subconsciously aware of the smaller bed and so I am not letting myself get a deep sleep. Please pray that I can let go of that and sleep deeply.

This past Saturday night, I went to a Singles Event from my church. It was a movie night... not really an easy way to meet people while you are watching a movie, but I was able to meet a few people. Hopefully, I will be able to connect with a good group of friends to have as a local support and encouragement. Also, I think I have found a small group Bible Study to be in. The study meets on Thursday nights. The entire church is going to be going through the study SHAPE (it's part of Purpose Driven Life Program).

School is really getting going now. Along with my classes during the school hours, I also am teaching 3 lunch classes a week and then every other week I am teaching 3 after school classes a week. I am also the advisor for the English Society which requires me to have committee meetings (lunch) and General group meetings (after school). During the fall, many students are preparing for the city-wide Speech Festival... I am also helping 6 students with their preparations for that. One lunch a week, I am leading a senior girls bible study. We are starting this week. I am excited about it. I have 3 girls and two of them were one's who went with us to Yunnan this past summer. (Jan and Connie)

So as you can see, I am pretty busy with school things. Please pray that my "job" won't keep me from ministry. I don't want to forget why God has me here. Pray that I will use all of these contact times with students to build relationships with them, not just be their teacher.

Prayer Requests:

1. Friends--for encouragement and support.
2. Sleep--I haven't slept well the past 4 nights.
3. Bible Study at lunch
4. Not let work hinder my ministry

Praises:

1. Moved into my new place.
2. Friends--I am meeting people.