Mexico

Yes, I decided to move to Mexico for the next four months.

For some of you, this might come as a surprise, but for others, you've heard a little more about it and aren't too taken back by the previous statement. Before I begin telling you all about the wonderful adventures and experiences I am now a part of, I’d like to tell you how it all began (for me).

Over Christmas break, God was at work! Two wonderful ladies from my church (Amber and Jenny) were home for Christmas to spend time with their families and talked to a group of women in a Sunday school class who had been praying for their ministry in Camichines, Mexico. They are both teachers. Long story (semi) short, they asked the women to pray for God to bring them an intern for the next semester as the one who was there in the fall had finished and there was now a vacancy. Well, one of the ladies in the group knew I was finishing my student teaching and spoke some Spanish, so she told my parents that I needed to talk to Amber and Jenny while they were home.

I set up a meeting with Amber and Jenny for later in the week, just a couple days after Christmas. They told me all about their ministry, the school, and showed me pictures and videos of the children they serve. I fell in love! But at that point I still hadn’t made a decision. I told them I would be thinking and praying about it and would let them know.

A couple days later I was in Atlanta, Georgia attending the PASSION 2013 Conference. Through the speakers, the worship, and community group chats, God was working in me and showing me His will for my life (for the next four months at least). In both the main sessions and community group times, we were reminded of this passage from Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!” I began to understand that the thing really holding me back from this incredible opportunity was finances and I knew that wasn’t reason enough.

When I got home, I continued praying about it, but eventually came to the realization that the choice was clear. I was supposed to go to Mexico! I talked with my parents and emailed Amber and Jenny that same night letting them know I was coming!

My greatest concern was not for things like my safety or my Spanish knowledge, but finances. I was just finishing student teaching and essentially had no money to cover the potential cost of the trip. God was looking out for me! I trusted that He is able to do immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine and He certainly did! I received full support within one week of making my decision to go teach in Mexico for the rest of the semester.

I am so excited to see what God has in store for me over the next four months here in Camichines! I look forward to keeping you all updated and a part of my experience.