...there were 14 individuals who heard the call of the Master to step out into the unknown.For some, the entire location was unknown...for others, the people they were to serve were unknown...for all, the way the Master would direct their summer from day-to-day was unknown...
So, welcome to the online home of our teaching-English team to Zhaojue, Sichuan, July-August 2007, a place where we hope to keep you updated as the unknowns become knowns to us (& therefore, to you!). We are so excited to be stepping out this summer. Preparation started months ago, when each of us was led to apply to join this specific team. As we heard about our acceptances and geared up for the trip, we started to prepare for the teaching tasks at hand as well. Although communication has been admittedly rocky throughout these months, we can only trust that our Father knows better than us all what is in store, and we must lean on Him to carry us through together...
Hopefully, you are somehow connected to one of my team members already, and that's how you heard about this site...but in case the details are hazy, or it's been too long since you read that update, or your token team member is not so good at keeping up with the emails (i am definitely guilty of that oftentimes), here is a place you can read up on some more specific going-ons. Hopefully we will have Internet access on a regular or even semi-regular basis, though no guaruntees ... and we know that sometimes parts of China block these types of sites from our computers. But we'll do our best, and let Him do the rest.
And yes, if you do comment (& we'd all love to hear from you no matter who you know on this team!), please take care to use SENSITIVE language.
Things to pr*y for at the moment...
--last-minute prep and travelling. we're gathering from all over the world; some have already arrived in China for external visitation time with family and friends.
--the severe flooding going on in parts of China, including southeastern Sichuan. I don't think it'll affect our own destination, but I believe there's another team headed to Chongqing, which is one of the evacuated areas at the moment (correct me if i'm wrong).
--each team members' spiritual preparation. As one gentleman from my church mentioned, the rural parts of China especially are strongholds for spirit-worship (and we're not talking about the Wholey Spirit!). Must focus on Ephesians 6:10-18.
Where are we heading?
From big to small: China > Sichuan province* > Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture > Zhaojue county.
*on the right: the province of Sichuan, in southwestern China; Liangshan is in red.
-carmen :)
2 comments:
Dear YC English team,
Trust that all of you are now busy packing and doing last minute preparation for your imminent departure for ZJ. Perhaps you're feeling a bit nervous and uncertain of what to expect in the next 5 weeks. I certainly felt that way the night before my first MSI trip back in 1998. Come to think of it, I still feel a bit nervous every time I go on a trip!
May He give you peace that surpass all understanding, may He open your eyes to see what He is doing amongst the Yi people in ZJ, may He open your ears to hear their stories, may He open your hearts to receive blessing from Him.
Will be talking to Him about all of you each day of your trip.
GB
wendy
Dear YC English team,
The Almighty One is good to us. He calls, prepares and equips us for His service. People said Flexibility is most important in team like this. I would say Be in Tune with Him is the most important. It will allow us to listen and follow Him closely. Our enemy will attack but The Almighty One will be the victory and gives us strength to overcome difficult circumstanes.
Remember your work
Charles
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