In the Blink of an Eye

Beloved,

How does January always come and go so quickly? We are breaking into a new year with exciting changes on the horizon, both for FHICR´s staff and the Lord´s plans for the community´s development. As junior has become a part of our daily reality and near future, I am learning so much about God´s timing for things.

Before, you would see me running in and out of the community, stressing over dinner getting cooked while studying semenary books, and balancing a time table full enough for three people. Throught the gift of life stirring in my womb, I am recieving from the Lord a fresh perspective on ministry: taking His plans one step at a time.

It is invigorating to say no, I am not going to continue or yes, this is God´s confirmation to our prayers. I am still busy with classes and homework and feeling pregnant, but what a joy in the midst of serving to see His hand guiding us along.

So January came and went, I am coming alongside a precious missionary friend, Isabela Soto, to serve with Virtuous Women, a Christ centered sowing workshop and spiritual counsil group for about 12 women. I am so blessed to serve alongside Isabela, full of the Holy Spirit and a love to boast in Christ of His salvation, and discover God´s path for 2010. My focus will be to support Isabela as an assistent in adminsitration, documenting God´s work and emotional support to her, the women and their families.

During this month, we are readusting to the transitions from last year, meditating on the fruits of our labor and focusing on this year. I will not be continuing the program with child spondership, through at the present I have accepted empowering two new community leaders with the local church to support them in working the Kids´ Club with the Reformed Church in Los Guido. I stand in prayer for God´s leading in specific details to my transition with maternity and family needs.

Kids´ Fire hasn´t taken shape yet, but the couple who are called to leadership in the community have become active in leading as well as serving alongside a local church. Their growth has been a huge encouragement and joy to witness.

Luis Diego, has been serving actively with our home church and pastor, in the projects for this year in the property. They piloted their first activity for this year today, and will continue weekly with Bible Studies and children´s activities while the construction takes shape.

Luis Diego is also studying computer programs and balancing his time to support FHICR´s office in a more constant fashion. This is a blessing for me to see how God is moving him in ministry as well as in his relationships and ministry contacts.

And of course, January has served to learn how to learn to just rest and eat healthy. Every stage is worth it when God says it´s His time.

May February be filled with His joy, peace, hope and love in your daily walk and families. Let´s keep our eyes peeled for when our King returns.