Going About My Father's Business

"And He said to them, 'Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?'" - Luke 2:49

I am sorry it has been a little while again since I last wrote. I am currently on vacation this week, celebrating Semana Santa (Holy Week) along with the rest of Honduras. I am actually back at the Bridge House at the moment. I arrived here on Friday night and will stay until Thursday. I am covering the house while the regular house couple is away at a conference in Nicaragua. I will then stay in the city through the weekend so I may attend the Good Friday Service and the Sunrise Service on Easter morning at my church. So far, my time here has been fairly relaxing. There are only two young adults who stayed this week. The rest are away visiting family. I am using the time to do my taxes, read, and work on my crocheting skills (I am a beginner). I am also going to the church for a little while each day to practice piano. I will be playing the hymns at the Good Friday service. Although I am fully capable of playing them, I tend to get nervous playing in front of people. Please pray for my nerves to remain calm so I do not ruin the mood of the solemn celebration.

Part of the reason I have not written in a while is because I have been extremely busy. I guess you could say I have been about my Father's business. In addition to teaching full-time, I have also been taking on more of the principal duties. They want me to take on the full role of principal by April 1st. This will allow me time to actively fulfill the role while the current principal is still here to give me guidance and counsel. Please pray for me as I try to balance both roles without neglecting the education of my students. Please also pray that I will not get caught up in Martha syndrome, which I tend to do naturally. Pray that I will take the time every day to sit at the feet of Jesus and receive instruction from Him.

I should also mention that last week we had our Spiritual Emphasis week. It was wonderful! We had two visitors, Tom Gill and Russell Miller. They are friends of my coworker, Steve Livingston. Tom presented most of the messages, while Russ shared through his gift of music. Their messages were powerful and really touched many of the kids. Their ability to be genuine was well received by the older kids. I believe the students really listened to what they had to say. Please pray that seeds were planted in the hearts of those kids who still refuse to surrender their hearts to Jesus.

My goal is to rest this week so I will be refreshed and renewed, that I may then go back about My Father's Business here in Honduras.