This summer was amazing and I am absolutely thankful for all the amazing people I met. Out of all my years of teaching this one was probably the hardest just because I had more clubs than usual. Also throughout I just felt really inadequate for the summer that was ahead of me. But everyday it caused me to rely more and more on God and His strength.
For my last blog I want to share one last story that happened at my second club last week. So there was a unchurched girl there who I has taught for a day during week 5 with Shamus. She had been listening so well and has shown interest during the invitation. So on the Friday during snack time I pulled her aside and tried talking to her because she had raised her hand again. When I asked her if she wanted to accept Jesus into her heart she said no. I won’t lie, I was pretty sad about that because she seemed to be understanding more that week. But I found out that she actually lost her Bible so Grace and I gave her a new one. There were also 2 sisters that heard me offering Bibles and explained that they only have a picture Bible at home. I was more than happy to share God’s Word with these kids and give them ones for themselves.
Even though we had a lot of unchurched kids at this club, none of them made decisions that week. But this club just reminded me of the fact that I’m not the one changing these kids hearts. It’s entirely the work of the Holy Spirit. I’m just called to present the Good News like Philp did for the Ethiopian official. It’s up to that person to respond to it, and if they choose not to that doesn’t mean that I was ineffective. You never know how God might use last week later in these kids lives. I just need to be faithful in what God has called me to and leave the results up to Him.
I am absolutely thrilled about how this summer went and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. God taught me so many things and I am so blessed to be able to have had such an amazing summer. I want to say thank you to Vangi because every single year you work so hard and diligently praying for us and the work that you do is amazing. Thank you for the support and encouragement that you give. I also want to thank my CG for praying for me every single day. There were times that I honestly felt incapable but knowing that I had not only God but also other people supporting me was such a great encouragement. Words could never describe how much I appreciate the amazing gift of prayer that you given to me for so many summers. And big thanks to everyone else who prayed for me this summer.
God Bless,
Gwyneth
