Minstry in the Philippines?

Pray for Faith as the administration begins to plan for the 2011-2012 school year. We have many positions that need to be filled.  It's sad to say good bye, but God has been faithful to this school for over 50 years in bringing exactly who needs to be here and when.

Please pray that these positions will be filled, and if any of you are interested in serving at an MK school in Manila please pray and email us ;)

Positions Needed for 2011/2012 school year

Athletic Director
Boarding Home Parents
Chaplain
Curriculum Coordinator
Librarian
Teachers:
Bible
Computer Teacher
Elementary Teachers
Elementary Music
English
ESL
Industrial Arts
Home Economics
Korean Language Arts
Korean Civics
Math
Modern Languages
Science
PE
Social Studies/Geography
Spanish
Special Ed

Omni-

This week my class has been learning about some of the characteristics of God, and so we've been going through the omni's. 

We learned that omni- is a Latin prefix that means all or always.  So I challenged my kids to write a poem using the prefix omni- and attaching it to a word that they believe the Lord has done in their life.

This was one of my students' poems, and I thought it was so beautiful.  This kid isn't one of my strongest writers but one of my more "spiritually mature" students, and the way he can so beautifully put what God means to him is so awesome!

God is omnipresent.

He is the omni-light to us.

God's blood is an omni-key, to an omni-kingdom.

His promise is omni-kept and never forgotten.

God is an omni-father to all the living things.

His voice is an omni-command to all living things.

God is omni-mighty.

I love being able to teach in a Christian school!

My top 5 things I love about the Philippines!

Sometimes I have trouble coming up with what to blog about. I'm never sure if what I'm writing is interesting or just me talking, so my Dad suggested some of my favorite things about the Phils. It was more difficult than I would have thought, but I think this short list best summarizes why I love the Philippines.

5. I love sun. Growing up in Seattle I didn't see it much, so I have really appreciated the days when the sun is out and shining in the clear blue sky. Mmmm it's impossible to look up and feel that warm sun on my face and not smile, and it's even better when the wind has picked up! Not to mention my skin looks less "casperish" now that it has little color to it.

4. I love the ministry opportunities that this country has. Christianity is growing, and people are searching for the truth. The people of Manila are searching for what is truth, and what is ultimately good. I love living in a country where I'm not afraid to share the gospel to a people group who is desperately seeking.

3. I love the beaches. It is unbelievable how beautiful some of these beaches are. Gorgeous views, pure sand, and warm crystal water! Anytime I am able to escape for the occasional long weekend I count myself extremely lucky! I am so blessed that the Lord has called me here, makes up for all those "cultural experiences".

2. I love the markets. The little doo dads that you find, anything and everything is for sale. I once asked a guy if he knew where I could find a hammock and he said he didn't have any right then, but if I waited two minutes he would run home and grab his for me. I told him I couldn't possibly take his hammock and I'd continue to search. Haha But I love all the different crafts they make, along with all the delicious fruits they sell.

1. The thing I love the most about the Philippines...the people. They almost always have a smile on their faces. My friends tease me, but one of my favorite parts of the day is when I'm leaving or coming to school and the guards look up with a big smile on their face and wave a good day to me! The campus' head gaurd, Sergeant Ed, always welcomes me personally, and the workers at my condominium all know me by name. A couple weeks ago one of the maintainance guys noticed that my plant outside my condo was dead, and he told me he had something perfect for my pot. So the next day I came home and he had planted a fresh new green plant. It was so sweet! I don't remember a time in the States where I was ever treated so kindly. Makes my think about how good I feel when these guys smile at me, maybe I should make more of an intentional effort to smile at others.

Inner Peace.

Had a wonderful birthday with friends from all over the world. The day was filled with love and laughter. I couldn't help but feel blessed by the friends around me.

Though the next day I felt empty...the quater is coming to an end and the pile of work that has to be done is piling up. And though I've never been one to worry much, I have been feeling a little stressed. On top of that missing home, and it makes life kind of a drag.

Today after class I shooed my kids off to Library quickly and was going to get going on some work, when one of my students came back in with tears in his eyes. I immediately hugged him and asked "what's going on bud?" trying to catch his breath he said he was feeling a little overwhelmed and like he didn't have enough time to finish everything.

First of all I should tell you this is one of my most brightest students in my class, and I have never thought about him as behind. He is also usually one of my happiest students.

I have grown to love these kids so much, I can't tell you how much it hurt me to see this young boy so overwhelmed and stressed. As a young single teacher it was a reminder to me at what God must feel when I am hurting.

I was just teaching in my class yesterday that God is omnipresent...always with us. No matter how stressed we get, and what we're going through He will never leave us. My life may not be as fantastic and good feelings all the time, but my God is always with me.

This weekend was a reminder to me that I have been blessed with friends who love me, and Daniel reminded me that God is the only one who can give us that inner peace. I prayed with Daniel and we mapped out our week together, I showed him my plan for the week, and when we were going to do what and how long he would have for each thing. He felt better with the knowledge of the where we were going, but unfortunately as we grow older those plans become more of an "unknown" to us, and only God knows where we are going. I need to learn to trust in Him, and to go directly to Him when I am stressed.

Thank you Lord for this reminder today. I lift up Daniel specifically today, as he is feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork and finishing the quarter. God I pray that you would use this as a reminder to both Daniel and I that we are to go to you for peace. We can do all things through you, and you alone.

Amen