Burmese Family meetings

[Steven Dragan]

Hi city group.

I want to touch base on our Burmese family meetings. I think they are going well. It seems like we are getting to know each other finally...I mean they trusted us enough to get in the car not really knowing where we were going. Also, I think the English lessons are a blast.

Abbey and I will be out for the next 2 burmese outweeks which brings up a good point. Now is probably a good time for our group to consider how we want to proceed for the summer and beyond:

What doors is Jesus opening?
What would you like to see happen?
Do you feel like leading?
Is this something you are able to continue?

Privileged to serve with you.
Steven and Abbey

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[Nathan & Jenilee Green]

Nathan and I probably won't be able to make it this week.  M has a doctor's appt late that afternoon and she will likely have a fever after getting her shots (that's what happened last time).  

Normally, we'd love to take up leadership in an area like this.  However, it's just not possible with M and soon to come (7 1/2 more weeks!) baby boy.  It might be even crazier than we thought since I can't find a day care in the city with an opening for her.  gotta trust in the Lord!!! 

As far as continuing to meet with them or moving on to something else... that's such a tough one.  The idea was really good, especially if they could speak English.  We could always ask for a different group with better English skills.  It seems like this is going to be long term commitment to see real fruit come out of it.  They have a church that many of them go to, but how can we be a light to them and show them Jesus?  Things like this can be really fruitful and a huge blessing to all involved, but is this going anywhere?  We gotta pray about it.  What do you all think?

Jenilee

[Steven Dragan]

Those are good points.  Thanks.

Abbey and I are in a similar position.  We enjoy serving in this way and have become connected to these families.  In many ways this is what we were aiming for when we began looking for ways to serve: a regular service opportunity that is relational and meets a need.  Still -as a group -we have to have the time, energy, and coordination to do it.

For us, we are willing to continue but need to share the load.

If we are going ahead with this as a group, there a few crucial items we need to ensure:

1. A person (or 2) who is willing and excited to lead-out in this area

2. A "quorum" of people (not necessarily the whole group), who are committed to meeting consistently and sharing the load.

3. A vision of what next steps are in furthering this relationship

Let's pray for that. Not all of us will be able to do this and that's OK.  I just want to make sure that if we do proceed we are ready and energized. So don't be afraid to be honest about where you stand; it will be beneficial for everyone.

Peace,

Steven

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From: Nathan & Jenilee Green <nathanan...@gmail.com>
To: crossroad-cent...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: Burmese Family meetings

[Lindsay Ramon]

I am available tomorrow, but I don't have anything planned for a lesson.  Is anyone else available or does anyone have any ideas of what I could do with them?

That is also where I am in general.  I always leave feeling encouraged because we are meeting a need and I enjoy going and participating in the lesson, but I don't have ideas for lessons myself.  With some guidance or brainstorming and enough notice, I would be willing to lead a lesson on occasion if we decide to continue with this service opportunity.

[Lindsay Ramon]

I will be able to join you Erin.  Let me know if you want me to bring anything or plan any part of the lesson.

On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Erin Martinez <erin.m...@hallmark.com> wrote:

Hi All!

Do we want to continue this conversation where we left off?  

This is a week for a meet up with our Burmese friends right?  I am available and willing to lead this week.  Jose won't be there, he'll be taking Max to swimming lessons.  Is anyone else available to come this Thurs.?

Thanks!

Erin

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