This school year at Ecola Bible School God has really been softening my heart for the lost and making known to me the importance of making disciples (Matt. 28:19). My spring break trip to Kaiserslautern, Germany was incredible! Serving the Stock family with Suzanne provided me with the opportunity to experience Cadence Ministry as well as broaden my perspective on missions.
I was able to attend Cadence ministry nights, such as a dinner and discussion, meet with women involved in the Single Women in Ministry, and interact with Malachi, or Cadence Youth Group leaders. Participating in the ministry expanded my expectations of missions. It made me realize that there is much more to it than a typical trip to Mexico putting up houses (which is great, but often clichéd). There are so many more opportunities to serve using the specific way God has gifted and prepared me.
I have realized that Cadence may not be the specific means for me to do that right now, but the trip opened my eyes to the possibilities and provoked significant thought on the subject. I have been asking myself questions, such as: How am I disciple-making where I am now? What is currently hindering me? Am I becoming too comfortable where I am at? How has God equipped me to serve in the U.S. as well as in foreign countries? What’s next?
The missions week at church was ironically on the Sunday after our trip. I don’t know what God has in store for me next, but I am trying to be open and attentive to His will. All I know is that I cannot stop thinking about and praying for His work in the Ukraine. I would love to invest time teaching English in another country sometime. While these thoughts are bubbling, I intend to begin supporting a mission team with finances and prayer. I am praying about my current purpose, as well as where He wants me in the future.
Thank you so much for providing the support for my irreplaceable journey this year! It has been such a remarkable gateway in my relationship with the Lord.
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