I have been so praised-filled to the Lord to hear people tell me that they have witnessed ways in which I have been of encouragement to the long-termers that I have encountered during my travels throughout Cameroon. All praise to the Lord and His abundant grace that proves Himself strong through our weaknesses!
And, I can even say for myself (although I have only been here three months), that I have been so encouraged by the fresh faces that have arrived to serve as short-termers for various tasks. It is so easy to become discouraged over time, and at times even become desensitized to the incredible work that is going on around you ... and then a new face comes onto the field with fresh vision and passion -- and one cannot help but to be encouraged and refreshed! My charge to you: thinking about a short-term mission trip? any opportunities to go overseas short-term? GO! Not only will you gain a fuller vision of what mission work looks like in action and become a better sender because of it (I'm AMAZED at how much I've learned ... in thinking I already understood so much), but the Lord will use you to encourage, uplift, and sharpen those on the field long-term! GO!
My current loves of my time in Yaounde:
1. My students. Teaching is difficult at times ... but man, these kids are just fabulous ... incredible ... hilarious. I just stinkin like them ... a lot.
2. Building deeper relationships with people I've met along my travels, and starting new ones:)
3. Helping out in the Scripture Use office! I just love a good and concrete task every now and then (updating system that keeps track of all the Bibles and NT translated into Cameroonian languages, helping to publish and assemble Scripture promotion booklets [the parables of Jesus in nine different languages]). NOT TO MENTION: this is God's Word! Getting into the hands of His people! Doesn't get much more exciting:)
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