Saturday, June 30, 2012
A Day in the Life...
Wake up. It's 6:15, maybe 6:30. Hear the birds singing. Hear a woman beating out malo in her bush hut. Hear the kakaruk crowing. Read God's Word. Talk to Him. Feel His presence all around you. His hands are all over this place. Expect today to be wonderful. Crawl out of bed. Drink coffee. Thank God for this day. Another oppurtunity to serve Him. Eat breakfast. Enjoy fellowship. Oops don't forget your malaria medicine. Go outside. Feel the cool morning air tingle your skin. Be amazed at God's handiwork all around you. Hear the children shouting as they play. Walk to clinic. See the faces, feel the hurt. Wipe noses. Bandage boo boos. Hold hands. Cradle babies. See how God loves. Show you care. Walk home. Maybe go back. The doors are never really closed. Enjoy the afternoon. Hold baby Grace. Play guitar. Talk with the team members. Sit down for supper. It's delicious, always. Enjoy fellowship. Get ready for bed. Talk with Ashley. Crawl in bed. Think about the day. Journal. Feel God doing something in your heart. Pray. Thank Him. Fall asleep to rain on the tin roof.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Catch up time! :)
Hey everybody :)
I can't express to you how much your prayers mean to me!! This trip has filled my heart so much, and I know your prayers have had A LOT to do with that :)
I find myself journaling every night or morning..."this is my favorite day so far!" Each has been amazing! Each day has taught me something new.
Since my last post, Ashley, Xander and I had an oppurtunity to walk to market with Sarah Glover on Saturday. One of the bible school students preached there, so we went to listen, Sarah interpretted for me. We also bought some tapioke (?) to eat, and shook a lot of hands :) Walking is a challenge because of the "jungle ice" as Bro. John likes to call it. You just never know when you might take a tumble!
Sunday, another one of those favorite days ;) I can't say enough how much I loved going to church with these people. I didn't understand a lick, but just sat in awe at how much these people love the Lord! We sang one of my favorite songs in Pigin, "I don't know about Tomorrow." I got to help with Junior church by showing pictures of the story, and singing a song called "My God is so Big" with the kiddos :) After church all of the Youth play volleyball. Sound familiar? Let me tell you they are better than I expected. They are super serious about the game ;) I let Xander take my place, and I ended up watching the rest of the time while some of the younger girls braided my hair. They were so amazed at how long mine and Ashley's hair is. I actually liked the hair do I ended up with so much, that I tried it out the next morning...needless to say it didn't look as good. ;)
On Monday, Ashley and I worked in the clinic for the first time! It was super fun...I gave a shot, watched Mrs. Lena drain a boil, and we saw lots of patients with Malaria and one with Mumps. Tuesday was "Bel Momma" day. Another favorite day :) I was able to use a doppler to hear the little baby's heart beat, so amazing!! I won't mention having to give one baby a vaccine :( I think we're still friends though, she let me shake her hand afterwards ;)
Wednesday, Rachel took Ashley, Ariel, and I to Mewari. We rode the mule part of the way there then walked the rest of the way over the river, literally, and through the woods. Our purpose in going, was to visit Benjamin, a man who has come to know the Lord through the medical ministry. He hasn't had use of his legs for about 4 years now, I think Rachel said. He used to be a star soccer player and of course the only way around these people have, is their legs. It really touched my heart right before we left to hear him pray. I don't understand very much of the language yet, but I understood over and over "Papa God, tenk yu...tenk yu...tenk yu Papa God!" This man who can't get around, and sits in his bush hut all day was thanking God more than I do all day long. I feel blessed to have met someone with a heart like his. It makes me happy to know that one day he'll have use of his legs again when we meet in Heaven :)
Today, finally. Thursday mornings, Mrs. Lena has the bible school wives, along with the team members wives over for bible study. We went through the story of Ruth, one I've heard over and over in my life. Watching these ladies as they flipped through their bibles, with eyes as big as saucers made me re-think the way I read stories like Ruth, and Esther. These stories that I take for granted are so precious to these ladies. After the story, I went with Sarah to pray with her prayer partner. How awesome is it that God heard my prayer in English, Sarah's prayer in Pisin, and our friend pray in Kamea?!
Can't wait to see what else God has in store for us this summer :)
Till next time!
I can't express to you how much your prayers mean to me!! This trip has filled my heart so much, and I know your prayers have had A LOT to do with that :)
I find myself journaling every night or morning..."this is my favorite day so far!" Each has been amazing! Each day has taught me something new.
Since my last post, Ashley, Xander and I had an oppurtunity to walk to market with Sarah Glover on Saturday. One of the bible school students preached there, so we went to listen, Sarah interpretted for me. We also bought some tapioke (?) to eat, and shook a lot of hands :) Walking is a challenge because of the "jungle ice" as Bro. John likes to call it. You just never know when you might take a tumble!
Sunday, another one of those favorite days ;) I can't say enough how much I loved going to church with these people. I didn't understand a lick, but just sat in awe at how much these people love the Lord! We sang one of my favorite songs in Pigin, "I don't know about Tomorrow." I got to help with Junior church by showing pictures of the story, and singing a song called "My God is so Big" with the kiddos :) After church all of the Youth play volleyball. Sound familiar? Let me tell you they are better than I expected. They are super serious about the game ;) I let Xander take my place, and I ended up watching the rest of the time while some of the younger girls braided my hair. They were so amazed at how long mine and Ashley's hair is. I actually liked the hair do I ended up with so much, that I tried it out the next morning...needless to say it didn't look as good. ;)
On Monday, Ashley and I worked in the clinic for the first time! It was super fun...I gave a shot, watched Mrs. Lena drain a boil, and we saw lots of patients with Malaria and one with Mumps. Tuesday was "Bel Momma" day. Another favorite day :) I was able to use a doppler to hear the little baby's heart beat, so amazing!! I won't mention having to give one baby a vaccine :( I think we're still friends though, she let me shake her hand afterwards ;)
Wednesday, Rachel took Ashley, Ariel, and I to Mewari. We rode the mule part of the way there then walked the rest of the way over the river, literally, and through the woods. Our purpose in going, was to visit Benjamin, a man who has come to know the Lord through the medical ministry. He hasn't had use of his legs for about 4 years now, I think Rachel said. He used to be a star soccer player and of course the only way around these people have, is their legs. It really touched my heart right before we left to hear him pray. I don't understand very much of the language yet, but I understood over and over "Papa God, tenk yu...tenk yu...tenk yu Papa God!" This man who can't get around, and sits in his bush hut all day was thanking God more than I do all day long. I feel blessed to have met someone with a heart like his. It makes me happy to know that one day he'll have use of his legs again when we meet in Heaven :)
Today, finally. Thursday mornings, Mrs. Lena has the bible school wives, along with the team members wives over for bible study. We went through the story of Ruth, one I've heard over and over in my life. Watching these ladies as they flipped through their bibles, with eyes as big as saucers made me re-think the way I read stories like Ruth, and Esther. These stories that I take for granted are so precious to these ladies. After the story, I went with Sarah to pray with her prayer partner. How awesome is it that God heard my prayer in English, Sarah's prayer in Pisin, and our friend pray in Kamea?!
Can't wait to see what else God has in store for us this summer :)
Till next time!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Awi!
From here on out my blogs will be brief and very random! So here goes...
After 24 hours of flying, Ashley and I arrived in Australia at 5:45 am on Tuesday (their time). Everything went smoothly! Bro. Matt and Becky picked us up at the airport in Brisbane, and we spent the day with all of them around the city. We rode around the city on buses, and a boat called the "city-cat". From early on we saw evidence of God's provision, through a stranger, who gave us $10 to ride around the city with! We ended the day playing with Ariel and Hannah (they are so fun!) Also bedtime was 7pm that night!
The next day, we woke up early to head to the airport to meet up with Scott and Xander. Flying into PNG was absolutely breathtaking! We stayed at Mapang missionary home for 2 nights, and got to know each other, toured Port Moresby, went on treasure hunts, and jumped on the trampoline a lot. :)
On Wednesday night, we went to the church in Port Moresby. Due to a power outage, we listened in the dark while the national pastor preached from Acts 16. He focused on how Paul and Silas sang praises to God while in prison and because of there great attitude a soldier and his whole family came to know the Lord. I wonder how many new people may have come to church after that service, because of the example of the members who still went even though it was dark...
We flew into Kanabea yesterday! My heart felt like it might burst when I saw the people and the Allen's there waiting for us! There were so many people praying over the weather (THANK YOU!) The clouds rolled back just in time for us to land and moved back over the mountains about 10 minutes after we landed. God's hands have been all over this trip! I have been so awestruck since we've been here! This land and it's people are so beautiful. Looking forward to the rest of our time here!
Keep praying!! Thank you, everyone!! :)
From here on out my blogs will be brief and very random! So here goes...
After 24 hours of flying, Ashley and I arrived in Australia at 5:45 am on Tuesday (their time). Everything went smoothly! Bro. Matt and Becky picked us up at the airport in Brisbane, and we spent the day with all of them around the city. We rode around the city on buses, and a boat called the "city-cat". From early on we saw evidence of God's provision, through a stranger, who gave us $10 to ride around the city with! We ended the day playing with Ariel and Hannah (they are so fun!) Also bedtime was 7pm that night!
The next day, we woke up early to head to the airport to meet up with Scott and Xander. Flying into PNG was absolutely breathtaking! We stayed at Mapang missionary home for 2 nights, and got to know each other, toured Port Moresby, went on treasure hunts, and jumped on the trampoline a lot. :)
On Wednesday night, we went to the church in Port Moresby. Due to a power outage, we listened in the dark while the national pastor preached from Acts 16. He focused on how Paul and Silas sang praises to God while in prison and because of there great attitude a soldier and his whole family came to know the Lord. I wonder how many new people may have come to church after that service, because of the example of the members who still went even though it was dark...
We flew into Kanabea yesterday! My heart felt like it might burst when I saw the people and the Allen's there waiting for us! There were so many people praying over the weather (THANK YOU!) The clouds rolled back just in time for us to land and moved back over the mountains about 10 minutes after we landed. God's hands have been all over this trip! I have been so awestruck since we've been here! This land and it's people are so beautiful. Looking forward to the rest of our time here!
Keep praying!! Thank you, everyone!! :)
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Hello friends!!
T-Minus 3 days until we leave for PNG!! I am so excited about this summer, and seeing all God has in store for us! God has placed a desire in my heart to take a trip like this for quite some time. It has increased my faith to see his plan coming to pass!
If you would, please join me in prayer for this summer. We often pray not really expecting anything to happen, so please pray with great expectancy that He will work in all of our lives this summer, and change our hearts to be more like His every day!!
Things to pray for:
* Health & Safety
* That we (Ashley, Scott, Xander, and I) would be a blessing to the missionaries and people there.
* The 'That They May Know' team; those in PNG & those on deputation.
* That we would remember that all the glory belongs to God.
* That God would give us strength to do His will, and guide our steps while we're there.
* That God would give us a deeper desire for Him, and cause us to love His people like He does.
* Pray that God would show Himself mighty and strong in our lives this summer and that we would see souls saved!
*Ephesians 3:17-21*
There, that's 7 things to pray for. One each day of the week, easy enough right? :) I am so thankful for each and every prayer that you pray for me and the rest of the team! Looking forward to all God has planned!!
T-Minus 3 days until we leave for PNG!! I am so excited about this summer, and seeing all God has in store for us! God has placed a desire in my heart to take a trip like this for quite some time. It has increased my faith to see his plan coming to pass!
If you would, please join me in prayer for this summer. We often pray not really expecting anything to happen, so please pray with great expectancy that He will work in all of our lives this summer, and change our hearts to be more like His every day!!
Things to pray for:
* Health & Safety
* That we (Ashley, Scott, Xander, and I) would be a blessing to the missionaries and people there.
* The 'That They May Know' team; those in PNG & those on deputation.
* That we would remember that all the glory belongs to God.
* That God would give us strength to do His will, and guide our steps while we're there.
* That God would give us a deeper desire for Him, and cause us to love His people like He does.
* Pray that God would show Himself mighty and strong in our lives this summer and that we would see souls saved!
*Ephesians 3:17-21*
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| Prayer Bracelets the color of PNG's flag. |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
“…and who knoweth whether thou art
come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
This question has stuck with me since last semester, when I was admitted
to nursing school on the first day of classes.
It was the craziest emotional roller coaster I had ever been on. I was excited, nervous, amazed, and scared
all at the same time.
To give you some background, I had
applied to nursing school for the fall of '11 and gotten rejected.
Initially I was devastated, wondering if my major wasn't God's will at all, but my selfish decision. Then I grew excited, knowing that God
was working in my life somehow. All I needed to do was trust Him. Little did I
know what His plan involved. I
reapplied to nursing school, hoping to be admitted for the next semester. Thankfully I was. I would just start nursing school a semester late, and graduate in
December of ’13 rather than May. So I
went to my classes on the first day last fall, sign language, Spanish, & CPR. That night I received a
call telling me that a spot had become available, and I could start nursing
school the next day if I wanted.
After prayer and getting counsel from friends and family, I knew that
God had opened this door, and was waiting for me to step into it. There was no way that I, Faith Hubbard, could take any credit for what had just happened in my life. I am so thankful that "the weakness of God is stronger than men." (I Corinth. 1:25)
He turned my life upside down and inside out, but filled my heart with peace that could only come from above. He has proved His love to me over and over. He knows what is best. All the time. My God is sovereign. My God is all-powerful. My God is gracious. My God cares about even me. My God is on my side. He wants to show himself strong in our lives, all we have to do is let Him. His plans are perfect; it’s up to us to trust in those plans. No matter how fearful we may be, we should remind ourselves, like Mordecai told Esther, that no matter where we are, or what path God has us on, it is “for such a time as this.”
On June 17th, I will take a trip across the world to help missionaries in a medical clinic. A dream come true! God has amazing plans in store for this time in my life. I am so excited to see them unfold!! My adventure has just begun and it’s already been amazing! I can’t wait to see how God shows Himself strong in my future.
He turned my life upside down and inside out, but filled my heart with peace that could only come from above. He has proved His love to me over and over. He knows what is best. All the time. My God is sovereign. My God is all-powerful. My God is gracious. My God cares about even me. My God is on my side. He wants to show himself strong in our lives, all we have to do is let Him. His plans are perfect; it’s up to us to trust in those plans. No matter how fearful we may be, we should remind ourselves, like Mordecai told Esther, that no matter where we are, or what path God has us on, it is “for such a time as this.”
On June 17th, I will take a trip across the world to help missionaries in a medical clinic. A dream come true! God has amazing plans in store for this time in my life. I am so excited to see them unfold!! My adventure has just begun and it’s already been amazing! I can’t wait to see how God shows Himself strong in my future.
**II Corinthians 4:7**
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