Moldova … the last week

 

Greetings  from Moldova,

My last week here has begun.  It's rather bittersweet.  It's been hard and challenging... but with that came faith, confidence in God, courage to face what I needed to, and satisfaction at jobs well done.  I've realized that though I am weak, God's sufficient strength shines through for what He wants to accomplish through me.  And that is more than I could have asked for.

My lessons finished on Friday.  My students all improved, even though some don't see it.  Two of my students voiced how they were discouraged because they did not learn all that they wanted to.  It's sad knowing I have taught them all that I can, especially knowing that they have so much more to learn.  I guess that's one of the points where teachers must dedicate their students to God.

God has taught me so much from being here among the Moldovan people.  He has taught me to show love through the small things, like offering a cup of tea; to pray in faith and to act on it in expectation. I am so thankful for the chance I have been given, and for all the supporters that have helped to give it.  I am also so very thankful for all of you who have surrounded me and the people here in prayer.  I pray God's blessings on you all.

Please continue to pray...

• Pray that I finish well and continue to be a blessing in this last week.
• Pray that my students will be encouraged to continue to learn English.
• Pray for the girls in the small group that they will continue to seek God.
• Pray for the church, that they are given the grace to reach out to their community for the sake of the glory of God.
• Pray for the people of Moldova, that they will turn to the truth of the gospel.

Thank you sincerely,
Naomi