It is Tuesday afternoon here. We’ve had probably our most difficult few days ever as a family the last few days. The kids’ behavior has been very difficult, stressful, and exhausting. The environment is hard to get used to. We would love nothing more than to pack up our stuff and come home. But, we know that our work is not finished here and we are committed to seeing this through. We have been clinging to God’s promises and His faithfulness to get us through one day at a time. Please continue to pray for us and especially the kids.
On Saturday night, we went to the Marine Reach base in town and were treated to a traditional Fijian dinner by some of the students and leaders there. After dinner they put on a show of Fijian dancing and spoke to us about the work they are doing. It was a great night. The kids were most impressed by a young man in the group who is a real life giant. He stands 7'8" tall!
On Sunday, we went to a local church as a group. The Koreans in our group stood up and sang a traditional Korean blessing song to the congregation. Then our leader, Bobby, gave the sermon. He did a great job.
This week we are digging in to our first full week of ministry. Our family and another family will be organizing and leading an after-school program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And we will have our first taste of visiting the prisons, hospitals, and the villages by the garbage dump.
Here is the scripture verse that has been getting us through the past few days:
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
On Saturday night, we went to the Marine Reach base in town and were treated to a traditional Fijian dinner by some of the students and leaders there. After dinner they put on a show of Fijian dancing and spoke to us about the work they are doing. It was a great night. The kids were most impressed by a young man in the group who is a real life giant. He stands 7'8" tall!
On Sunday, we went to a local church as a group. The Koreans in our group stood up and sang a traditional Korean blessing song to the congregation. Then our leader, Bobby, gave the sermon. He did a great job.
This week we are digging in to our first full week of ministry. Our family and another family will be organizing and leading an after-school program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And we will have our first taste of visiting the prisons, hospitals, and the villages by the garbage dump.
Here is the scripture verse that has been getting us through the past few days:
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Bobby with Kali, the Fijian giant!
The Fijians dancing for us
Outside the church on Sunday morning.
Team Wicks after church (with a glimpse of the sulus)
Sam and his evening cup of Ovaltine (hey, you have to have something to get you through the night!)
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Praying for you. Even in the midst of the difficult dark days, don't forget what God revealed to you in the light! You guys are where you need to be and God has called you there. Keep running the race!
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