Monday, April 27, 2015

Guess What?! I am STAYING, But I Need Your Help...

          A few months ago, I made the prayerful decision to stay and commit to another year of teaching here in the Philippines at Faith International Academy. God has been so good to me during my time here. I am so thankful for my beautiful students and the opportunities I have had to build relationships with them. I want to continue building these relationships and pouring into their lives. Please be in prayer for them during this time of transition filled with hellos and goodbyes, but mostly goodbyes. The life of a TCK (third culture kid) is a unique and beautiful experience, but it is not easy! Through it all, my hope and prayer is that those of my students who do know Christ will learn to love him more and commit to following him with every step, and that those who do not know Christ will come to know him as their Savior. 

           In addition to teaching, I have had many opportunities to be an "assistant to the assistant" in the administration side of Nehemiah Teams. Basically this has meant lots of blog and newsletter writing, t-shirt organizing, and various random things that need doing. To be honest, despite the behind the scenes work, it is so exciting to be on this side and see what God is doing through both American and Filipino Nehemiah Teams. Many young people are being mobilized to share Christ in hard, dark places, and many are coming to know Christ! I will also get the opportunity this summer to travel around and visit various American Nehemiah Teams throughout Southeast Asia. Pray that I would be an encouragement to them, and that I would have many opportunities to share Christ while traveling! 

          It is my desire to continue serving The Lord here in the Philippines, and I believe it is what God has planned for me during this season of my life. However, I cannot stay without the financial support of friends and family. I am trusting The Lord to provide in amazing ways. I know that this is his will and that he takes care of His children. Thank you to all of those who gave and supported me during these first few months to get here! Please continue to pray about becoming a monthly financial partner. In committing to give, you are partnering WITH me in making Christ known among the people of the Philippines and beyond. Please contact me at kwalton1002@gmail.com for further information about you, your family, Sunday school class, or church becoming a financial partner. Above all, remember this: "to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Living as Christ requires sacrifice and unyielding obedience while knowing all along that Jesus is worth it all. Worthy is the Lamb! 

Your sister in Christ,
Kari Walton