LET LOVE BE YOUR GUIDE

Words fall short when we share about volunteers.  Eyes tear up and warm fuzzy feelings take over.  Saying thank you seems so small because each volunteer is so unique and special to us.  There is no gift big enough or acolade clever enough to express our hearts.  But... we try. We feel lifted up, enouraged, strengthened, helped, and, yes....loved.  It's like a refreshing drink of ice cold well water on a hot summer day.  You must understand it has been hovering around 100 degrees here for some time now.... so that cool well water example fits perfectly. 

This blog we share from our newest volunteer, Raylyn Rollins of California.  Enjoy reading the thoughts of this beautiful & talented young lady.

At the 5 Rand center

Raylyn & Mrs. Rosen tutoring

She helped put the new menus together.  Lovely!

My time here in Okahandja has been amazing so far! Although I've only been here for a week, I can see so much need all around for Christ's love and healing. As an aspiring teacher, I've been really excited to check out local schools and teaching opportunities. There are so many children and so few qualified teachers to give them the attention that they need. So many students here are behind on basic English reading and writing skills and it's been an honor to join with Mrs. Rosen to tutor a few of the students that need just a little extra attention.

Beyond the classroom, I have been able to begin forming relationships with members of the local community. I have the incredible opportunity to minister and mentor a teenage girl already. With a story that seems to be all too common in the area, her father committed suicide leaving her and her family alone. There are so many hurting people here from stories just like that one. I feel honored to be able to speak God's love into the life of a girl who's only father now is the Abba Father. I am praying for continuing opportunities to speak truth and healing into her life and to demonstrate God's unending love for her.

There is so much need here and I've only been here a week! All of the people I have met are so warm and welcoming and I just feel incredibly grateful to be joining in here, even for a short time. I can't wait to see what the Lord has in plan for Garden Cafe, the community of Okahandja, and myself over the next three months.

I am, however, constantly hot.