Orientation week

This week has been packed with training and orientation at the school. After all, school starts this Saturday, yes, I said Saturday. The students will primarily come to pick up their books and meet their teachers. Nevertheless, the summer is at its end. Ready or not, here the new school year comes- and we are excited!

Steve is actively learning the current methodology for the learning center where students go for extra help or accountability. He is starting to make contact with some of the students that will need extra help and reach out to some of the families. He has a lot to do, but is excited this year.

Marlayna’s role is still rather undefined at the school. She will likely help in the library a couple days a week for part of the day. She may help an hour or so in the middle school science class helping with lab set up, since that is a very time consuming task for the teacher, who is also the middle school principal!  She may even help tutor some of the Colombians with some English lessons… but still not sure how everything will work out with having Elleazah with her throughout the days at school.

Together, it looks like we will be working with the Junior class for discipleship in small groups. The class has about 6 boys, and 16 girls, therefore, Marlayna will be working with another lady in the discipleship small groups in order to actually have a small group. We have also been paired up for our one- on-one discipleship; Steve is with a senior guy, Marlayna is with a junior girl.

Over all, we are excited about this school year and meeting with student to build relationships and invest in their lives as we make disciples.

Please be praying for us, and for the students of ECA as we begin this new school year. Pray that we rely on God’s strength and not our own strength as build a routine and relationships in the school.