I titled this post "Only Two" because I only have two months in San Jose. 2011 is the earliest I'll get to be here again.
That's eight Sunday morning services at COTC, eight SJSU Tuedsay night fellowship nights. Factor in trips out of town to visit family and the number gets even smaller! I am generally available, but there are busy blips in my schedule.
Among the things I want to make time for (while home) is to show gratitude to everyone who has stuck it out with me in this journey. Your prayers, encouraging correspondence, and support have really heartened me to make it this far. And now we're really close to completing the task!
I will be at Church of the Chimes September 13, 20, 27, and October 4, 11, and 18.
Last Sunday was delightful! Several of you were available for hugs on the way into the service! The guest speaker pastors the church our short term mission trips work with in Cuba. That was followed by more hugs, catching up with friends and setting the record straight.
Setting the record straight? Thinking about it now, I can understand how my choice of words would lead someone to think I am going to China. This is not the case. I am going to a Muslim country in the region of the world called "Central Asia". Here's a photo from http://www.imb.org/newsletter/thetask/images/Central-Asia-map_sm.jpg (another mission organization)
I hope to visit with many of you!
Please leave a comment on this blog if you want to get a hold of me!
I thank God for you!
Yvonne
PS: Today is the first Tuesday of the Month:
My team is wearing green, praying and fasting for our destination country. They are an inspiring group of interns. You may join in if you're game! October 6th is our next date.