It's been a time of great changes this fall. I've recently become involved in an international student ministry, as we have a great number of people who come from different countries to study at the university. On Friday nights we share a meal, then take part in small-group discussions about Christianity. Some come to practice their English, some come because they're curious about Jesus, and some come with a mixture. The majority of the students come from Taiwan and mainland China. What an opportunity! It really seems like the world has come to Indiana's doorstep, with many of the students never having heard the Gospel.Then there's the Spain connection. The leaders of the international group, George, Alice and their daughter, Amy Huggins, were missionaries in northern Spain for 19 years. It's neat to get to work with such different cultures, but also to be able to work with people who share an affinity for Spain. God is so good.
I've also "adopted" three students as part of the university's international friendship program. I hope to help one Taiwanese and two Chinese girls with their transition to life in the United States by having them over to my apartment for meals, for example. I'll be meeting them soon.
Please pray for us as we minister in this capacity and form relationships with students. Pray for the students' hearts to be open to the Gospel. Pray that I would follow the Lord's direction for my life as I minister here while still longing to return to Spain as a career missionary.
And as always, please pray for the efforts in Spain.
