If you look closely on the map of Paraguay, you will find the city of Encarnacion in the southern part of the country. That is where I will be living! It is only about 10 minutes to the city of Posadas, Argentina! I will be crossing the border weekly. I hope to spend some time on the river (Rio Parana), too!
I am about to embark on what I believe to be my greatest adventure yet. I am anxious and excited about all that is to come! Thanks to all of you who support me in so many ways. I am grateful for your love, encouragement, and prayers. Come back to the blog often. I'll do my best to post updates and pictures.
I snapped these pictures of my school, Girasoles Escuela (Sunflower School), during my visit to Paraguay in June...
I leave September 7th! Please pray for me as I travel down there. I'm looking forward to sharing more after I arrive. Until then...
Emily
3 comments:
oh Emily, I'm so excited for you. Sorry about the lack of calling, life got a little crazy for me for a minute but I call this afternoon. So glad you have a blog, I've added you to my list!!! LOve you tons. think about you and pray for you often!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Emily: I tried this once, it may show up on your blog twice. Thanks for your blog. I am really thrilled for you and what God is doing in your life and through you to bless others. I would like to print excerpts from your blog in the Memorial Son to help the Church stay in touch. Is that ok? I keep you in my prayers daily. Here's the verses for you that I have today. Zechariah 3:17 (Stepp translation) "The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He delights over you with gladness. He will quiet you in His love. He rejoices over you with singing." Philippians 4:6-9,11-13,19-20
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you… 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
With love and prayers from your pastor and friend, Bill Stepp
Thank you for the encouraging words, Dr. Stepp! Yes, feel free to use excerpts from my blog.
Doni and his wife Silvia are coming next week to MPC! They are very excited! Blessings...
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