Hello sweet friends,
The money raised from t-shirts and the Yo Soybean concert is being hand delivered to Marianela today! It brings my soul ease to know that there is something we are doing in the midst of their daily tragedies.
I have been waiting eagerly for the kids to come back from summer vacation. The flooding that happened in February likely swept away some of their adobe homes and caused some distress. Nela told me yesterday that only Percy and Arturo came to school yesterday (and Arturo was asking for me-- oh my heart!). So, at this point, there is still a lot of uncertainty. Let's be in prayer, a lot of prayer.
I've been curious how God is going to continue Soles. However, God spoke to me (and quite loudly) when Marianela sent me a message that said this (more or less): What we need to to know what to do with these children.
What they need is people who know autism to come and teach the teachers how to teach. Teach the teachers how to teach with love. As is the nature of the Spirit, remarkable provisions have already fallen into place. At CCCC prayer group on Saturday, I raised this inkling of taking people down there in prayer. Immediately, a speech pathologist would like to come. (I had 6 non-vocal children, 5 of which could talk, but didn't know how.) I also have come into contact with several dentists and dental hygenists who have showed interest in joining.
The next step is provision for this trip. We're looking at July 18- August 14th as possible dates. As our speaker at Classic City said Sunday "prayer drives missions, and missions drive funds." Let's not be defeated by the recession-- but cover the trip in prayer, with the foreknowledge that the funds will be provided for! Funds will NOT drive the mission. PRAYER drives the mission. Amen? Amen.
Also, shout out to a couple of friends who are changing the world. CJ is working fervently to bridge the gap between the church and those with Developmental Disabilities. It is an AWESOME thing. Check out some more, along with testimonies from some of the work done in Atl. My Heart is Heavy With Light
Allison Scherberger, who is about as awesome as they come, is raising money to ride her bike for 1000 miles. This is raising money for a village in Colombia. I mean, game changer. You know? Justice Isn't Just a Theory
Let's be mobilized by the living Word of God and 'continue in this grace of giving.'
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