Ruth’s Crow Update

91 Spring Street Unit 12 Watertown, MA  02472                  Phone: (617) 926-9230                               E-mail: Rchu82@yahoo.com

July 1, 2005

Volume 1, Number 3

Ruth’s Crow Update. 1

Giving Thanks (Again)! 2

June Update. 2

Last DAYS of Prepwork (Yikes!) 3

Prayer Requests. 3

Text Box: On a Personal Note: Lately, I came upon this verse (Romans always seems so new and refreshing to me even after reading the book a number of times): “ For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. ”- Romans 12:3 As I finalize my preparation for Crow, my attitude is challenged much of late because of work and personal matters. I admit that I get flustered when my expectations are not met and when conflicts arise. Yet when I take a step back and realize that God is in full control of everything, all I have to do is give over my issues and trust Him. To be reminded of my need to be obedient and willing to follow His leadings this week will probably be great stretching moments of faith for me!

Giving Thanks (Again)!

Thank you to those who responded to my last update regarding suggestions of cooking for 80 people and offering air mattresses of varying sizes.  This past month, it has been somewhat of a month of unexpected twists and turns.  However, God is still good and deserves all praise.  This will probably be my last update until I return from Montana. 

June Update

We had one meeting recently where we went over recent changes with regards to the possible activities that we are overseeing.  Below is a breakdown of who’s doing what:

Preparation

Responsibility

Carnival Games & Prizes

Lillian & Tim

Chinese Cooking

Ruth

Chinese Song

Henrietta

Nursing Home Crafts

Andy & Molly

Team Photographer & Slideshow

Mike

VBS Lesson, Storytelling, & Calling

Terri

VBS Singing

Henrietta

 

Sidenote:  Recently, there were talks of hiring a professional cook to serve dinner for those coming to Crow to serve throughout the summer.  However, the plan fell through and I will resume responsibility to cook now for one of the days during our stay at Crow.  Also, there will still be about 80 (or so) individuals partaking this meal.  So, I am back to figuring out a meal of sorts.

My tentative menu will be as follows:

-          Appetizers: Chicken wings

-          Main entrees:  Pork fried rice with vegetables and Beef chow mein with broccoli

-          Dessert:  Almond Jell-O

 

So, I will be coordinating to have some sauces shipped over and requesting a number of items be purchased in advance from Billing’s Costco. 

 

During the remainder of our meeting, our team practiced sharing our testimonies to one another.  For those (like me) who did not prepare their testimony in advance, we drafted one to practice sharing.  I am still in the works of finalizing mine at this time of writing (sigh).

Text Box: Flight Itinerary Saturday (7/9/05) DEPARTURE Flight Info United Airlines UA339 8:00AM From Boston 10:25AM To Denver UA469 11:18AM From Denver 12:40pm To Billings Saturday (7/16/05) RETURNING Flight Info UA464 1:25PM From Billings 2:52PM To Denver UA354 3:50PM From Denver 9:35pm To Boston Note: If you were able to come see us off, that would be great but not required (7AM is awfully early for anyone to be up and about on a Saturday). Else, you will probably be a sight for sore eyes if you are around to welcome us back. However, no pressure!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last DAYS of Prepwork (Yikes!)

At this time of writing, we have about EIGHT full DAYS left to prepare for our trip.  I still have quite a number of things left to do.  I will be sharing my testimony this Sunday (7/3) at Newton. So, the procrastinator that I am will continue to delay the process of finalizing my write-up…yes, a bad habit, I admit.

 

We will have our last meeting as well on Sunday at Newton Campus to finalize any items to be addressed.

 

I am also starting to pack.  Thanks to those who have offered to lend their bed mattresses, I have one now. The challenge is to figure out how everything will fit into one suitcase.

 

Prayer Requests

 

Praises

·          My weekly prayer and accountability with a sister goes well. 

·         The team overall has met their financial fundraising goal.

·          Lastly and most importantly, God is in control of everything.  So, however and whatever I do, God has been in the driver seat all along.

 

Prayer Needs

-          Admittedly, I was relieved that I did not have to cook when I read that a cook was hired.  Since the change, I am concerned for the time crunch of preparing for the meal here in Boston and when I arrive in Billings. I just ask that God just guide me through this interesting turn of events and logistics.  Also, please pray that I be flexible, humble and patient through the whole process.

-          The team as a whole would be willing and flexible for whatever arises regarding this trip. 

-          Packing would be complete with minimal stress.

-          Protection and safety in travel and in Crow.

-          Team unity and cohesion

-          Flexibility and willingness to help and serve one another as well as others.

-          Sharing God’s love throughout the week.  I was told that the Crow tribe members do carefully observe us in forms of interaction and action.  May the Holy Spirit truly be ruling in our hearts through it all.

 

Again, I am very thankful for your support in prayer and in contribution.  I apologize for the task-oriented tone of this recent newsletter.  I hope I will be able to share more of what God has been doing soon after I return from Crow…

 

Blessings to you! 

Ruth

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