I want to share a story that our leader, Connie shared with us about Christmas in Lesotho.
I remember one Christmas in Lesotho, the guys in the hangar were listening to Christmas music and the song, "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" came on. Do you all have the tune going in your head? It dawned on Jason that Christmas in Lesotho was in the middle of the summer and even though the Basotho guys working in the hangar spoke English, he wondered if they understood what the song meant. So he asked Ntate Solomon what he thought. He said, "It means it is a Christmas for white people." Solly was a humble, quiet man with a great smile. But he grew up in an area of the world where Apartheid touched very close t his home (his father resisted Apartheid and disappeared one night. He was never heard from again). For Solly to say this about the song reflected his worldview."
I am so glad the God's love through his Son, is not just for the white people. I took a Minority Voices in American Literature class this past semester. We read seven books (novels) over the course of this semester regarding African American history. It really opened my eyes to how much of white girl I am. I have no idea what it is to be like to be treated a certain way because of the color of your skin. Or even if you are mulatto, you were still regarded as being "black." I'm glad I took this class, especially right before going to Lesotho. It really made me realize how even though I might not think I'm racists, it is just kind of inherited by being an American. Thoughts to ponder...
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I'm hoping this might help -
1 Corinthians 14:1a "Let love be your greatest aim;".
I've learned from the school's mission team that African people are prejudiced against us (lazy, rich, greedy, selfish) and most peoples are, until we walk a mile together. Give yourself some time to grow, girl. I know that you are making sacrifices based on love for others. Praying for you, kay
Jillian, it does feel weird being a minority, which Sara and I experienced while were in Kenya. We really stood out. Some of the locals take advantage of that and believe me, you'll get more marriage proposals in that 2 weeks then you can belive.
Hi, Jillian, I don't usually get on a blog, but today I was trying to think of some positive things to encourage myself :) and then I remembered that you are able to be communicated with in this format - so Ruth helped me get on. Jesus said that the gates of hell will never prevail against His church. He also said that all who listen to His word and do what He says are wise, like a man who builds his house upon a rock. "Though the rain comes in torrents, and the floods rise and the storm winds beat against his house, it won't collapse, for it is built on rock." He concluded His earthly ministry by declaring, "Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this -- that I am with you always, even to the end of the world." Jillian, as you prepare to go, have confidence that nothing can prevail against Christ's church, that you are building on the rock by listening and obeying and the storms will not destroy what you are building, and -praise God- that you are pleasing our Lord by joining in with those who are following His final instructions. You love Him with all your heart. He will be with you, always. With love and prayers, Marlene Oehlschlaeger
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