For those of you wondering, I am continuing to volunteer at Children of the Nations about 20 hours per week. It has been a great experience and I really enjoy the people that I serve with.
Most of my time is devoted to writing stories and writing and laying out our monthly newsletter, called the Praise and Prayer Guide. It's a two-page newsletter which provides a brief update from each of the countries where Children of the Nations ministers (Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic).
I also do other miscellaneous things to help my supervisor such as checking out displays for presentations, organize photos, and keep track of our inventory of brochures.
What I love most about being in the Communications Department is being able to see and hear firsthand about all the ways God is at work through COTN. Hundreds of people just returned from mission trips to the countries this summer and they have shared amazing and inspiring stories.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
September so far...
I smile when people tell me, "I check your blog every day or every few days- always looking for a new post." (Or in one person's case, who shall remain nameless, every several hours!) But please, continue to bug me so that I'll remember to write about the simple things when life is somewhat slow.
September has been quiet compared to July and August around here.
This month I have started up two new activities which I'm enjoying: Swimming and a Bible study class. I decided to take some adult swimming lessons to improve on my skills. I wouldn't drown if you threw me in the water, but each time I go to lessons I am reminded of why I am there! And hey, I even met a new friend. The pool is right on base, 5 minutes away so it is really convenient.
Also, I am doing an in-depth Bible study class that started Thursday and will continue to meet once per week through May. It is called Bible Study Fellowship International and my class is a group of about 100 women of different ages who come together once per week for discussion groups and a lecture on a passage of Scripture. I say it is "in-depth" because each week there are six days worth of 30 minute homework assignments to complete before coming to the next class. The study focuses on the life of Moses as written in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. I am looking forward to learning a lot and hopefully meeting some new people.
September has been quiet compared to July and August around here.
This month I have started up two new activities which I'm enjoying: Swimming and a Bible study class. I decided to take some adult swimming lessons to improve on my skills. I wouldn't drown if you threw me in the water, but each time I go to lessons I am reminded of why I am there! And hey, I even met a new friend. The pool is right on base, 5 minutes away so it is really convenient.
Also, I am doing an in-depth Bible study class that started Thursday and will continue to meet once per week through May. It is called Bible Study Fellowship International and my class is a group of about 100 women of different ages who come together once per week for discussion groups and a lecture on a passage of Scripture. I say it is "in-depth" because each week there are six days worth of 30 minute homework assignments to complete before coming to the next class. The study focuses on the life of Moses as written in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. I am looking forward to learning a lot and hopefully meeting some new people.
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