I wrote a post earlier about a sermon I listened to based on Philippians 1 entitled "Grace and Peace." I wanted to update with a beautiful story about Grace and Peace that I've been blessed to be a part of down here. I teach a one on one English class with a student, and over the past weeks her story has been coming out with more details. She lived on the streets in Guatemala until she was 12 years old. Her only childhood memories are of starvation and abuse. She did not know God, but looking back can recognize his provision and protection over her. For the most part, she was with her sister; until, her sister was adopted. The family who adopted her sister found out about Felicita a couple years later and searched for her so they could adopt her as well.
For the past three years she has had love, family, and opportunities that never would have occurred if that family would not have pursued grace and peace. In three years she has gone from illiterate to about a high school level in both Spanish and English. This girl never quits and she is not afraid of failure which allows her to learn and grow every day.
One aspect of our class is working on her reading fluency. We were talking about how she hasn't really read the Bible because the language was pretty difficult for her to understand. So, we've been working through The Message which helps her with pronunciation, English idioms...and learning the word of God. Since this has been a big part of our class, I wanted to be able to give her a copy of The Message at the end of the year.
Enter Verne Kenney and Zondervan's. Verne is coming down for work and a through a question out if he had a copy he could bring and I could buy from him. Better than just a copy, he's bringing a Spanish/English parallel that I will be able to give to Felicita!
Grace and Peace.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Grace and Peace Part II
Posted by travelingtroll at 9:29 AM
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6 comments:
Its always amazing how God works to provide us with the things we need, grace, peace, and bibles. That is awesome that you are getting The Message to Felicita!
Mark
Annette:
What a testimony to God's faithfulness. So glad you have the chance to be involved with so many different people as you share God's grace and peace. Say Hi to Verne.
Love, Mom
Boy, Verne is really continuing to working hard at staying a Witte brother and uncle to you. That was gerat of him and Zondevans.
Dad
Annette, As always I enjoyed reading your latest post. Did you ever imagine you would make the kind of impact on these kids that you are? Thank you for being willing to answer His call and how awesome it is to read of His faithfulness to you. Continue to live Life to the Fullest as you finish up your time teaching there.
Phyllis
God is truly wonderful. He always works things out for us. I know it has been true in my life, and I can see that it is true for you. You are truly living out Matthew 28:19. This is what it's all about.
amazing what God can do in the lives of his children!
enjoy verne's visit! and know that you can also hit me up for Zondervan goodies :) I'm happy to donate some if you see a need.
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