When school is not in session

Three times a year our outreach activities take a break. At the end of these trimesters, our staff takes a break to refocus, recruit new volunteers, and visit students and members of our church community. However, our students are not always ready for a break. They simply want more English. I believe they also want more of what they have tasted throughout the trimester of study. They love the new friendships, the concern for them, and the encouragement that comes from growing closer to learning English. What a great connection! Thanks to the over 12 volunteers from our level one class, over 80% of our students want to take another trimester. Wow! This is the highest percentage yet.

Just as much as the students express sadness in not having class, I have to confess similar feelings. I really enjoy seeing so many faces on a weekly basis. It is a great way to love on so many people in such a short period of time. Since part of the break will be spent visiting more often, I will be visiting as many students as possible. This is where ministry and relationship can go deeper. Lord, give me open doors and smooth connections!