Teaching Through Doing

Well, it finally feels like Kansas. Near-100 degree weather most days and lots of humidity. As usual, God can work in any setting, in any climate, to impact people for His name.

This week Shepherd's Staff is hosting 23 missionary families (about 85 people) from a five-state area. It's been fun to see familiar faces, learn new names, and discover connections. Tonight we took part in the worship. I (Gwen) stood in the back so I could be available to answer questions or help if needed, and it was so wonderful to hear so many voices blend together in praise of our Lord. Later I helped with the children's program and was again impressed by the way 20 or so missionary kids took part. They prayed, learned about the beginnings of Hudson Taylor's call to China, and sang songs. They are so young, but they are already learning how to reach others with the call of Christ.

I'm also noticing how my children learn to serve Christ by serving with me. Tonight they helped put glasses on the dinner table; last week the girls helped me vacuum the stairs. They are so eager to help and to serve, and it is my desire that we will be able to continue to foster that attitude within each one.