Right Now....

I have been thinking of my mission plans lately, and really I am not sure what I am going to be doing. With my full-time work schedule there is not much overseas missions I can do right now. I still do yearn to go someday to Africa, India and Romania. Alot of places, actually. I have decided now that for now, I am going to do my work here. There is much that I can do to spread the gospel and help people while I am working. I plan to be an example to my co-workers, voluteer with the Red Cross, continue to lead a Bright Lights group and be involved in other community projects.
I hope to perfect my spanish and learn basic Hindi, Arabic, Romanian and Sign Language. I guess it's a good thing to have a little extra time to learn about things I might need on the mission field. Also, I have realized that it is a good thing that I wait a while, so He can help me grow in faith and patience. That way I can be ready and know that I am mature enough to discern the way in this big ol' world.

God Bless,
Sierra

One of the Houses We Worked On

The Bus Ministry

One of the things that we did there was help with the weekly Bus Ministry on the reservation.

We went to a differient neighborhood on two differient days. The first time we helped was right after we got to Globe from Phoenix on our first day there. We literally did not even have time to unload our bags from the car before we had to get on the bus and go.

I met so many adorable kids and many of them likely would have a heartbreaking story to tell. Of alchoholism, rape and incest, and gang violence. I was so very glad that I was able to bring the stories of the Bible and a little bit of love into their lives along with the staff of ARM.

When we arrived into the neighborhoods we would go and pick up the kids and then go to a level place in the middle and park the bus. Then we would sing, have a lesson (which was puppets while we where there), pray, and then break for crafts, games, a snack and just getting to know the kids. It really was very cool and great to get to become their friend in the short time we where there.

I returned from Arizona a while ago now, but it seems that my time there was very short. Yet, also while i was there it seems that I was there for very long time. I met many new people and made many new friends. And I hope that in some way I was able to help the people there and make an impact in their lives.

Arizona

Arizona!!

I am very excited to be going to Arizona tomorrow !!! =)
I pray that God will bless this trip and help me to make a differience in these
people's lives in the short time I am there. And that we will have safety in our travels
there and back. If you would join with me in prayer also, that would be great!

Here I come, Arizona!

~Sierra

"If a commission from a earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission from a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"

-David Livingstone