Giulia and Elisa

There are two young ladies from the Catania congregation that are really shining examples, and encouraging to me. They are each happily present every time the doors are open. At worship services, they sing at the top of their lungs, and know every word to the songs by heart. They always make a point to come up and say hello with a big smile, and even a high five!
Giulia and Elisa are both six years old.
"...Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 8:3-4

This week is flying by like all of the others! All of the English/Bible lessons are continuing to go very well, and I am encouraged by that. Presently, we are in an interesting transition mode as Brandon and Kristin prepare to leave next month, and we are preparing to step in and take over. Although we have taken all the English lessons, there are other aspects to our lives here (such as working with the congregation, starting new programs, taking the apartment) that we are learning how to manage. It's all a part of learning and growing. You really can't help but grow in all kinds of different ways in an experience like this.

Lindsay will be here in 2 days, and I couldn't be more excited! It will be really great to have her here and have our complete team.
Please keep all of us in your prayers as we transition. It's a very exciting, yet crucial time in our work here.