The Final Stretch...

Only 4 more weeks of school left. I can't believe it. There is still much to be taught, much to learn, and much work to do; I'm wondering how teachers and students alike are all going to get it accomplished! ...I know how for me - through your prayers and the powerful love of God.

There's no other way to say it - these kids are lazy. I mean, I'm not one to talk because I was extremely lazy in high school too but... this just blows my mind! It is not just my class or a few students. There are many students in all classes that simply refuse to do work. It takes push, push, push, time and time again to get these kids to do their work. At first I thought they didn't know English or perhaps weren't very intelligent - HAH! They fooled me! When they do their work they know exactly what they're talking about and write in English just fine. I've talked to many different teachers and missionaries about what to do to motivate them. You know what it ultimately - and I mean ultimately - came down to? Hopelessness.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice..." 1 Peter 1:3-6a

There is no hope for abundance and worth in this life or eternity in paradise in the life here after UNLESS you trust in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life!

Please, pray specifically for these students to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Please, pray especially for KI, WayOne, Nathaniel, KAnn, Cruz, Maverick, Teison, Easyboy, Sympath, Aileen, Patsie, Gracelyn, Roseann, Kieko, MoriM, and I'm sure many others.

By the way Maverick, remember he was on Falos at Easter, I heard that he was asking what the testimonies and baptisms were all about. He comes from a Catholic background I believe. Just hearing that he actually asked questions made my heart so joyful! Pray for his salvation as I continue too!

Also, please be in prayer for these students as they will not pass my classes unless they do their assignments and show up for class - Alvin, Sumantha, Arlene, Kalani, Maverick, Sympath, Charlotte, Marvino, Onolyn, Stayleen, Erlyn M., Roseann, and Kieko.

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The Senior retreat was cancelled for, I think, the fourth time this weekend. Satan does not want us to have this or what? Please, please, pray that it will work out for the following weekend, April 26th-28th. Pray that transportation will be provided, there will be enough rain water on Tol, and that everyone will be able to go. Pray that God keeps Satan out and His angels on guard. Pray that souls are saved and changed forever!!!

I will, however, be spending the night at Mizpah with the senior girls this Friday. I am excited! Pray for them not to be nukumach (naughty) and for me to have a good balance between craziness and responsibility. :o)

Thank you for being such a HUGE part of God's ministry. Sometimes I am overwhelmed for your love for me ...and for our Lord! And how much greater and more wonderful is God's love ...a love which "surpasses knowledge." HALLELUJAH! What a Savior!

Praising Jesus Christ while I serve,
Still out in the uttermost,
Katie