What a joy to celebrate the Resurrection! It’s the hope I have because of my risen
Savior, and God’s grace that has allowed me to live and serve in the D.R. these
past 6 months!
As I LOOK BACK on the last few months, here are some of the highlights:
January
-Enjoyed a wonderful visit with my mom and sister Megan.
-Helped host a team of high school students who came to do work projects
and lead a VBS.
February
-Hosted several “mini-teams” who came to our Care Center to learn and
serve.
-Finished Easter sponsorship projects with our kids to send back to
their sponsors.
March
-What a beautiful opportunity to pray with Elito, a boy at our care
center, who decided to follow Christ!
-Administered intestinal de-worming medication to all 300 kids (I
included myself just to be safe).
-Had a super fun visit with my aunt Jeanine and sister Becca.
I cannot say that these last months have been easy, but I am so
encouraged by God’s presence, peace, and joy in my life and in the ministry
here. During this Easter season, the truth of Christ’s victory over death and
sin is such an encouragement. Sometimes when I feel inadequate and overwhelmed,
I wonder, “What do I have to offer these children?” And then I’m reminded of the answer: “EVERYTHING
because of what Christ did for me on the cross and the new life I have in him. “
April
-I will have the opportunity to travel to Haiti to visit the Kids Alive
ministry site. This will be helpful to learn about the country and culture
because so many of the children I work with are Haitian.
-I am currently working on updating progress reports and photos for all
of our kids to send to their sponsors. It’s exciting to report how our children
are growing spiritually, academically, and physically.
May
-I’m really grateful for the opportunity to come home for a visit. I
will be in the Midwest from May 15-29. I would love to see many of you!
June
-Starting in June, several work teams will be here to minister and my
role will be hosting them. Please pray that the Lord will give me confidence,
wisdom, and sensitivity.
-Our site will also be hosting college-aged summer interns. I am excited
to be involved with them and help give them opportunities to serve and love the
little and the least.
I would like
to share some areas of growth in my responsibilities within the ministry and
one of the needed tools to help me in this area. My responsibilities have grown
to include helping with team hosting/short term intern hosting and as part of
this, having a vehicle will help in my effectiveness in this area. I will be
splitting the cost of a vehicle purchase with my roommate and we will be able
to share the use and expenses for a vehicle. We are purchasing a Honda CRV which
is a great vehicle for both the rough roads as we travel to Caraballo as well
as gives us space for passengers and cargo as we work in the ministry. My share
of the cost of the vehicle will be approximately $5,750. The great news is that
because of the generosity of you my ministry partners, I have some extra
funding that has come in that will help cover a good part of this cost. This
amount will cover all but $2,000 of the purchase price. This is the amount that
I need to fully cover the cost of the purchase.
In addition to the purchase, I will have some additional monthly costs
for fuel and repairs and I need to raise an additional $140 in monthly support.
This vehicle will expand our ability to minister to the kids in
Caraballo. I see it as an additional tool that I will have that can be used to
increase my effectiveness in my daily interaction to the kids I see each day as
well as the visitors that come to assist in the ministry.
Emily Bill
I would love to stay in touch!
emilyrbill@gmail.com
emilyrbill@gmail.com
For more details and stories, check out my blog: emilyrbill.blogspot.com
Emily Bill
Unit 3049 KAIDR
3170 Airmans Drive
Ft Pierce, FL
Kids
Alive International- 2507 Cumberland Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383- www.kidsalive.org- 1-800-KIDS-330
No comments:
Post a Comment