Well the year took off at a sprints pace. The last girl arrived at midnight on August 22nd and we had a full house of 22 students and five staff members. We had opening ceremonies the very next day. All of the seniors carry in flags, many of them representing the countries they are from. There were over 50 countries accounted for—it is truly a moving ceremony thinking of how God has brought us all together for this season of life.
Since opening ceremony, I have been settling back into the dorm, establishing a new routine, and getting to know the new girls and staff members. Even though I returned to the same dorm and many of the same girls, my role this year seems changed. There is much more responsibility. Training the new dorm parents and RA’s along with being the staff member all of the 15 returning girls would present their problems too, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs has been overwhelming. But this past week, I sense a shift. The girls are becoming more comfortable with the new staff and the new staff are settling into routine and life here. I’m excited for this. I thank you for all of your prayers during this time.
Please pray that God would place on my heart a fresh desire to serve whole-heartedly. I am confronted once again with God’s word to lay down my life for him. My time here is not about me. It’s about serving him through serving these girls. I have days where I don’t feel like serving and that is so discouraging. Yet God reminds me that when I open my heart to him, he will fill me. He will give me what I need for the day.
This past week was spiritual emphasis week for the students. The closing ceremony on Friday night was optional; every single one of our students went!! The girls are longing to grow in their relationship with God. From listening to the girls it seems the theme of the week was obedience to God in whatever he may ask of you. To take action upon what he calls you to and do it and especially to reach out to the millions who do not have a relationship with Jesus. These girls are taking the challenge seriously and really seeking what God has for them. I’m astounded and excited for them in their personal walk with God—to think all of the different places God is going to take each one!
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| A picnic dinner with a boys dorm, HBR, followed by a game of Aplha Wolf in the woods! |
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| During half time of the boys flag football game, the girls got a chance at playing. Wittlingen won!! |
Thank you for your support, prayers, and love for me and these girls,
Blessings,
Amy
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