On Monday the Hurt’s took me out to breakfast to a neat German restaurant in downtown San Antonio. While we were there, they received a call from the adoption agency they’ve been working with, notifying them of a baby girl in the city who was being placed up for adoption. The agency wanted their permission to show their profile to the birthmother. The Hurt’s gave them a yes. A few hours later, while we were touring the Alamo, the agency called and said the baby was theirs! Praise the Lord!! Baby Kelcie is still in the hospital as she was born Dec. 31st at only 27 weeks, but she’s making great progress! This is the 2nd baby girl the Hurt’s have adopted and I’m so excited for them - they’re wonderful parents!! What an amazing blessing!?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Dear Key Club,
Once again, thanks for your continued prayers as I’ve traveled around Texas this week sharing about Malachi and spending time with supporters.
Thanks for praying for my sharing times this week.
>>On Tuesday I had an unexpected opportunity to share about Malachi with the Lackland PWOC (Protestant Women of the Chapel). I was super encouraged by this group of Air Force wives and their heart for the Lord - many are raising military kids or did and are now retired.
>>On Wednesday I had planned to share with a women’s Bible study, but due to various reasons only 1 of the gals could make it. It was still great though! I had a blast visiting with Katie - a young Air Force wife and mom. She grew up in Belgium, where her parents served as missionaries.
Thanks for praying for travels.
>>On Thursday I drove to Dallas to visit a friend/supporter, who I met in Okinawa through helping with the middle school youth group there. Our time together has been great.
>>On Monday, I’ll be driving to KS; On Tuesday to SD; On Wednesday to WI... and will be home after 3 weeks of suit case living! Please continue to pray for me as I start the drive north.
The past few weeks have been an extremely encouraging time as I have reconnected with dear friends, shared the story of the military teen and the Lord's call on my life to minister to them. Many people have responded by joining the Key Club and contributing financially - thanks! I'm especially grateful to the Nupson's and Hurt's for plugging me into their churches and connecting me with their friends. Both these families are serving in Air Force as chaplains and have impacted me greatly!
Thank you for journeying with me!
Because of Christ,
Beth
Here's a few pics of the friend's I've been visiting, and some stories I didn't include in the e-mail...
^The Nupson kiddos (I met them 10 years ago). We lived at Grand Forks AFB, ND and Kadena AB in Okinawa together.
^The Hurt's, who I met in Okianwa. This past Monday was a very exciting day for the Hurt's! - Why I’ll always “remember the Alamo”...
^My friend Bekka, who I also met in Okinawa through working with the middle school youth group. She's currently living in Mesquite (near Dallas) and working as a high school home ec teacher.
On Friday night, I had an opportunity to go to a BBQ with Bekka and her roommate. They are involved in a ministry outreach to refugees. There are refugees are from Bhutan, Nepal, Burma, Iraq and many other countries in the Dallas area. Many of them come to the US escaping persecution, with little to nothing in terms of personal belongings and they know very little (if any) English. In addition to some government refugee agencies set in place to help them, many churches come together to support them in this transition to life in a new country. One of the big ways they help out is through English classes. Once families know some English, they are able to get jobs and can start supporting their families. Many come from Hindu and Muslim countries and have never heard the Good News of Christ. It was really cool to see so many Christians building relationships with the refugees and take action to help them get settled in. Some of the refugees approached some of the church members and asked if they could go to church with them next weekend for Easter! Pretty cool!
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