Ecc. 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven..."
Dear Friends and Family,
Wow! It seems as if the past 4 months here in Russia have flown by, and in two short weeks I'll be heading back to Mozambique in time for our annual IRIS staff retreat. This has been such an invaluable season of prayer, worship, healing, freedom and learning to rest in the Father's arms. Without a doubt I will be going home a different person. More like the woman God created me to be in the first place. Hallelujah!
In the past week I have been thinking a lot of Pemba, the children, and my missionary friends there. It will be so good to see everyone and to love on the kids. Carlito is now two years old and others tell me he's talking up a storm and sometimes even bossing them around. Although we only spent three weeks together when he was 6 months old, he still has a huge place in my heart, and I like to spend time with him as much as possible.
When I return, I will no longer be responsible for overseeing the entire children's center but will be involved with ministry to the children in other ways. There are three areas that I will most likely be helping in. The first is doing art/creativity with the children with another missionary and possibly incorporating that with times of prayer. I would also like to teach them more about prayer and soaking in God's presence. The second area would be to disciple/mentor the older girls and encourage them to live lives of purity. The third would be to possibly help with our brand new resource room/library for the children that was opened two weeks ago.
So, I'm excited to be heading back and sad to be leaving another wonderful family here. I have truly felt the tangible love of the Father through the arms of my family here in Russia.
For those of you who are committed to praying for me, here are a few requests:
1. Safe travel to South Africa on the 29th of May, to Mozambique on the 1st of June, and to Pemba on the 6th of June.
2. Smooth transition from one country, culture, and language to the next.
3. Grace and wisdom in carrying out new responsibilities in Pemba.
4. Jesus' love to be continually poured into me, flowing through me and poured out again to others.
5. Provision for travelling expenses and other needs.
6. Anything else the Lord puts on your heart!
Thank you for your unending love, prayers, & financial support. I pray that God's abundant goodness and mercy will be continually overflowing in each one of your lives!
Love,
Tanya
Dear Friends and Family,
Wow! It seems as if the past 4 months here in Russia have flown by, and in two short weeks I'll be heading back to Mozambique in time for our annual IRIS staff retreat. This has been such an invaluable season of prayer, worship, healing, freedom and learning to rest in the Father's arms. Without a doubt I will be going home a different person. More like the woman God created me to be in the first place. Hallelujah!
In the past week I have been thinking a lot of Pemba, the children, and my missionary friends there. It will be so good to see everyone and to love on the kids. Carlito is now two years old and others tell me he's talking up a storm and sometimes even bossing them around. Although we only spent three weeks together when he was 6 months old, he still has a huge place in my heart, and I like to spend time with him as much as possible.
When I return, I will no longer be responsible for overseeing the entire children's center but will be involved with ministry to the children in other ways. There are three areas that I will most likely be helping in. The first is doing art/creativity with the children with another missionary and possibly incorporating that with times of prayer. I would also like to teach them more about prayer and soaking in God's presence. The second area would be to disciple/mentor the older girls and encourage them to live lives of purity. The third would be to possibly help with our brand new resource room/library for the children that was opened two weeks ago.
So, I'm excited to be heading back and sad to be leaving another wonderful family here. I have truly felt the tangible love of the Father through the arms of my family here in Russia.
For those of you who are committed to praying for me, here are a few requests:
1. Safe travel to South Africa on the 29th of May, to Mozambique on the 1st of June, and to Pemba on the 6th of June.
2. Smooth transition from one country, culture, and language to the next.
3. Grace and wisdom in carrying out new responsibilities in Pemba.
4. Jesus' love to be continually poured into me, flowing through me and poured out again to others.
5. Provision for travelling expenses and other needs.
6. Anything else the Lord puts on your heart!
Thank you for your unending love, prayers, & financial support. I pray that God's abundant goodness and mercy will be continually overflowing in each one of your lives!
Love,
Tanya
