The pictures above are from two separate Deaf Fellowship events held in our chapel. We have such sweet times with the Deaf who come together to share life’s moments and fellowship in God’s Word. I have so much to say on this but not here and now. Just know that God is working.
The picture in the center shows a couple (first time visitors) who presented a Bible object lesson. They prayed and prepared and we reviewed and worked together. I ran the PowerPoint – finally got to sit back and not DO something! The Deaf adult audience that day were excited to have people who cared enough to work on how to present and how to sign clearly. They blessed all of us with their visit. Pray for God’s guidance on them as they consider future ministry opportunities in missions.
The two pictures to the right show one of the classes I am working with this school year. Natalia (deaf) is in a mainstream classroom in a private school. I have been going there for the past two years to teach ASL to various grades. This year, they needed an English teacher. I accepted the position for 2 days each week 2.5 hours both days in addition to the ASL classes once a week. How exciting to be teaching Natalia and her friends! It’s different than teaching my Deaf students but I am learning how to work with groups of 12 and more kids. The program is Montessori and they kids are accustomed to working in small groups. Using games (left picture) and videos (on the tablets and laptop in the right picture) allows me to talk to each student individually while the other continue to (hopefully) learn.
Pray for these opportunities above highlighted as well as the other weekly events that keep my fingers moving. Each opportunity provides another relationship through which we can share God’s love and mercy and grace with another person – Deaf or related to the Deaf. Thank you for your part in serving our Deaf community here.
Thank you for praying for our ministries!
- Betsy
