Highlights of 2013: Part 1

This last year has flown by and brought with it many adventures and changes in my life. I thought I would just share the highlights of 2013 and a few pictures with you...

In March, I began courting James Kyte (which is part of my excuse for my long absence here on my blog :).

In April, I flew home for a week to be with my sister while my parents flew down to Mexico for cancer treatment for my dad. Thankfully, he is now cancer free and we pray that it stays that way. 

On May 18th, I graduated from Baptist Bible Translators Institute. Mom, my sister, Joanna and James all came down to celebrate this event. Dad was still recovering from surgery so was not able to make it. 

 

During the month of June, James and I took a missions trip to the Bahamas with his church for a week. And yes, it was a missions trip. :) During the week we helped missionaries Jason and Heather Lowe with a Vacation Bible School. I worked with the preschoolers which was a fun and challenging group. 

To be continued...

Weighing the Cost

I had feelings of fear about the future...The devil kept on whispering, "It's all right now, but what about afterward? You are going to be very lonely"....And I turned to my God in a kind of desperation and said "Lord, what can I do? How can I go on to the end?" And He said, "None of them that trust in Me shall be desolate." That word has been with me ever since.

Amy Carmichael
Biography And Bibliography
On 'weighing the cost' of full time missionary work

BBTI

The end of next week I will be heading to Texas for nine months of training at Baptist Bible Translators Institute. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated during this time.

Camp BIMI

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend Camp BIMI with a couple of friends from my church. Camp BIMI is for those who are seeking God's will concerning missions. We had a wonderful week and it is really hard to put into words what we experienced. It was just what I needed.

In the mornings we had sessions similar to college classes. Every session was taught by a different missionary so we were able to learn from many different experiences and life in different cultures. In the afternoons, we had an activity and choir practice.

Following dinner, we had the evening service. In the evening services, each one shared his or her testimony and where they were at concerning missions. We also heard a presentation each evening from the different BIMI directors and the fields they represent.

It was such an encouraging week. We were around some amazing missionaries that have been greatly used by God. One thing that I appreciated was their openness and humility. We were allowed to ask them any questions that we wanted. They were very down to earth and sought to be an encouragement to each one of us in whatever way they could.

New Seasons of Life

It is hard to believe we are half way through March already! I am looking forward to spring. It looks like much more than just the season is about to change. In August, I will be heading to TX to attend the Baptist Bible Translators Institute. This has been on my heart for awhile now, but the Lord had not opened the door. Finally, things have fallen into place and I believe that it is His timing. Everyone keeps asking what I will be doing after that. As of yet, I don't really know. I am just praying that the Lord will direct me to where He would have me.

The biggest news is my "little" brother is soon to be engaged - and yes I can say this publicly because the whole world knows pretty much, including his soon-to-be fiancee. He is not one for keeping secrets. He is just waiting for the ring to be resized. We have officially launched full speed into wedding plans. Both Joanna and I will be in the wedding along with my brother John, niece and nephew. I am supposed to be doing their engagement pictures so I will be sure to post a few once they are done.  

Torrejon del Rey

My second to last week in Spain, Rosie and I went with Bro. Buker to camp along with one of the girls from the church. Rosie and I were not able to stay at camp so we stayed at a nearby pueblo with a Peruvian family. We had a fun time with there two little girls. Abbi was 6 and Helen was 11, I believe. They enjoyed teaching me lots of new words in Spanish. One day we went to the grocery store with them and as they were putting things into the cart they told me the Spanish word and then made me say it. Here are some of the pictures from our stay:

Segovia

 

 

 

The Throne room of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

 

 

 

 

Camp Slideshow

We had a great week of camp! Six kids got saved and many others made different decisions for the Lord. They Lord really worked in the life of the two girls we took from the church. Just pray that Satan won't destroy what work God has done this week in their lives. Hopefully, the Lord will work in their parent's lives as well.

I spent the week working in the kitchen with the other ladies. I had a great time of fellowship with the different missionary wives. They were a blessing and an encouragement to me. It was a very exhausting week but definitely worth it! 

Visiting the Coast Part II

Visiting the Coast Part I

 Last Friday we took a trip to the coast so Hermano Lynch could see this side of the Atlantic Ocean. These are pictures from a fishing village along the coast.