Spring Break

Oh the joys of spring break...sleeping late, staying up late, laying around, reading my pile of books (that I never seem to find time to read), REST! 


My favorite part of spring break so far.....


ISI Tejas Spring Break retreat
This past weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to join international students from colleges/universities all over Texas on a weekend adventure at Rockin' C Ranch. When approached with the idea I was very hesitant (normally hesitant with new things out of my comfort zone ) After some thought and prayer I knew it was something I wanted to be involved in. 


I had the privilege to not only fellowship with the international students but teach some of their children in a VBS formatted style. It was simple not a big production but so meaningful really unlike any children's ministry teaching I have ever done. Most of the children were unfamiliar with the Bible stories I read to them out of the Jesus Storybook Bible . They soaked up every word that was read and discussed!

Rainy Day so we had game time- UNO style jenga with, Linda Wu

(Third grader my favorite age :) )

When I wasn't teaching the sweet international children I was able to build relationships and spend time with many of the international students. Many of these students are new to the faith or still just unsure. I'm excited to continue to strengthen these friendships back at home by getting involved with the ISI students at UT Tyler and TJC a ministry led by my friend, Emily Manasco! (Mission field in our back yard!) 

                                                    Making S'mores -  first timers

                                          Tyler Represent'


Just read an article posted by my friend, pastor titled- Do we really love people who aren't Christians? Well I will let you read it yourself. Basically (I'll sum it up) the way that we can show our love to people is by spending time with them and investing in their lives. Honestly and transparently, the majority of the the people that I spend my time with are Christians. Although, that's not a horrible bad thing. How often do I spend time with people that I have the opportunity to share Jesus with? My eyes are open to the charge- to reach people -unbelievers and to love them by spending time with them! Who knows maybe international students may be the place to start. 


Do we really love people who aren't Christians?