Today I worshipped at the International Baptist Church of Budapest! It was in complete English and I loved it! I have gotten a lot of errands done today! I also got homework completed, laundry done and dish washing done! Now I am going to sit back and watch the Grey's Anatomy that I missed.
Just wanted to share the Bible Verse that we looked at today:
Zephaniah 3:14-15
"Sing, O daughter of Zion!
SHOUT, O Israel!
Be glad and REJOICE with all your heart,
O daughter of Jerusalem!
15 The LORD has taken away your judgments (punishments!)
He has cast out your enemy (your fears!)
The King of Israel , the LORD, is in your midst!
You shall see disaster no more."
SING, SHOUT & REJOICE! For God has conquered everything!
Also wanted to mention that when I got home from church today...I found out that I will be teaching tomorrow instead of the next week. Please pray for me as I am stressed out about teaching! :) Thanks
Love,
Jessie
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
First Week in Velence, Hungary!
Hello! I am so sorry for not writing in the past few days. Time is flying, but I am sure having fun (and lots to do!)
1st picture is of my boys. They are praying for their favorite team to win! I thought it was very sweet. THe second picture is of all the teams that were in the finals. There is a picture of me and the girls in Budapest. There is one more picture of the boys! THe other picture is of the reporters filming while Jonas was speaking!
Well, my first week of observing is over and I only have one more day to prepare standing in front of my classroom full of eager and ready to learn students! Since I have been here I have learned of soooo many opportunities. There are so many people that want to learn the language and be able to use it in the future. Most of you know that when I set out on this journey that I would only be teaching to 1st Graders! When I was bored to death (only had 1 class a day) I volunteered to go the middle school to see the students! They too, would be excited to meet me and ask questions about America (I was told!) Who would have known that my volunteer exercise would put something else on my heart to do while i am here. As I went to each grade and watched each one of their classes, I realized that the 8th graders only knew simple things. The 1st graders had even passed them on their English skills. There can be many reasons to why this has happened. The biggest reason is that they have not had an English teacher in this school. Unfortunately, from what I was told...for these students, this would be their last year attending school if they did not improve. Well being the person that I am, I did not even think it through before I stood in front of the class and told them that if they wanted me too, if they would REALLY try, then I would come and teach them in the afternoons. Oh my gosh, you should see the faces on these children when you tell them that you will give them time to teach them and make them more successful. Bliss.
On Tuesday night I was able to chaperon an Ice Hockey Game. It was wonderful! I had so much fun! I got home and late and exhausted but it was Ice Hockey! They sure were not as good as the Canes, but it was a lot of fun!
On Wednesday night I got to travel into Budapest to meet up with some of the translators that I met in Munkacs, Ukraine. Despite the 2 hour ride on the train because of construction, when I arrived in Budapest it was well worth the wait. I met up with Mariann, Lilly and Lila. We ended up going to a church service and seeing Andras. It was a great worship service because it was held in an international church and the preacher was from California. Complete English was used there and for a few moments i felt like I was home. We took a walk around the Danube river before I got on the train and headed home! It was SO much fun! I will be able to attend the International church on every Wednesday night!!!!
So this is the really exciting part of my week! I was able to attend the final celebration of a dance off competition that has been happening at the church where our team went this Summer! Although it was a 26 hour day for me (driving there and coming back!) it was the best part of my trip thus far. I really don't know how many of you know this, but the week that I was in Munkacs was one of the best weeks of my life. I got to meet some really incredible people. So on our long journey there I learned that we were traveling with a famous Hungarian singer who won something like the "American Idol" in our Country, here in Hungary! We also had with us one of Hungary's most famous Reporters who would do a piece on Munkacs, Ukraine. When we arrived the gypsy people were excited and eager to start the show. The show consisted of all dancers. They are so talented!! People came from all over the villages to participate and watch the show. Oh my, what God has done in that church just in the past 2 months of us being there. The people have multiplied and isn't that amazing.
So, I got to sit in the VIP section! So, from all the noise and excitement going on in the room. I heard a small voice say, "Jessie!" When I turned around it was my precious 4 boys that I had fallen in love with in June! They remembered me. When I walked up to them...they all greeted me with big fat sloppy kisses and hugs! These are not your normal day to day hugs, these are the most compassionate and meaningful hugs you could ever get from a 6 year old boy. Out of their mouths they said, "I love you!!." They said it over and over. I remember thinking of the day that I would be able to see them again! They then had to show me that they remembered all the English words that I had taught them 2 months ago.
What I really want you to catch in this whole blog is: the fact that these children REMEMBERED what I had told them 2 months before. I had spent time with them, gave them hugs and made them special and I also told them about God and how he loved them as well. These little boys remembered EVERYTHING that I told them. When I get confused and down on why I am here... all i have to remember are those 4 little boys! Even though I do not get to see them as much as I would like to while I am here... that is what I have to think about!
Right now my PRAYER REQUESTS ARE:
1)There are some people who want me to teach language on a weekly basis (maybe at night!) for young adults and Adults. I think that this would be great, but we really need to get started. I also need help in preparing and seeing what the best way to do this is.
2) I am starting teaching on Tuesday! Pray for me. (ALSO, if you have suggestions of what I could do.. I have to do a CULTURAL day for all grades! What is something I could do to show what America is really like...music, etc. no food!)
3) Munkacs, Ukraine: They really wanted me to come there and help teach. Pray for my decision if I would want to stay longer and go help them! They are really where my heart is. I felt like home the 10 hours I was there! They also want to start an orphanage. Right now, they could accept more than 30 kids (that are in NEED RIGHT NOW!)
4) For my guidance. There is so much to be done.
I'm going to post a few pictures! I hope that you are having a great day! Let me know if any of you would like to join a Ukraine trip next Summer or if you would like to donate or help my mission. These people have a heart for Jesus. I'm telling you..they want to learn more!
Love,
Jessie
1st picture is of my boys. They are praying for their favorite team to win! I thought it was very sweet. THe second picture is of all the teams that were in the finals. There is a picture of me and the girls in Budapest. There is one more picture of the boys! THe other picture is of the reporters filming while Jonas was speaking!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Language Barriers & First Day of School
It always seems that language barriers are the most horrifying thing when you are traveling out of your country. Questions that arose when I began my journey were: 'how would I get to the bus stop? How will I know how to buy my groceries? How will i know which direction to go in the car, bus, budapest....etc.' The list can go on for miles... but never did I ask myself "How would I be able to worship at church?"
Yesterday, I was picked up at 6:30 AM (North Carolina time 12:30 AM) and we headed out towards Veroce. Veroce is where a church is located that we were going to attend. It took a whopping 1 hr and 30 min to arrive. When we arrived, Anna (Sandor's daughter and a very good friend to me here in Velence) and Mariann (a friend that was a translator when I was in Muncaks) had band rehearsal. Church finally started and everything was in Hungarian. At first, I was a little disappointed. I sat there and felt discouraged. I felt like I could not sing the words, I could not hear the words and therefore, felt that I could not get anything out of Worship. About 10 minutes into their singing... I closed my eyes and began to pray to God... asking again, "Why am I here?" All of a sudden, God picked me up and I realized what the words that they were singing where not the entire picture. It is not what you sing or what you hear but it is what you feel. I stood there and let the spirit take over and because I did that I was able to worship in my own way. I was able to see that through their voices and their songs they were praising God and I too was able to overcome my difficulty with the language barrier and praise God with them. Therefore, it was so much better now that I could overcome that and worship with the others.
After worship, I went and ate at Mariann's house (below you can see pictures) Her mother fixed us a very good meal and I felt right at home with her family!
Later that afternoon- I was finally feeling the jitters from being in the house so much... I was tired of sitting around, tired of sleeping, and felt like it was time for me to venture out. First thing, I went to the school that I would be teaching (check-i found it first try! & pics are below) Then I decided to go where the Vice Principle had shown me -- A beautiful mountain that overlooks all of Velence! It's beautiful --pictures to come! (check two---found it in one try) ...then I went to the gas station, pumped my gas and paid for it!! (check three- very excited!) and then I went and picked up Anna from her house (Another check just for making it there driving!) It's like Velence is becoming a second home to me. I know the roads and I am loving the sights.
Today!-
I arrived at school at 10:45 this morning. Class began at 10:55. Today would be my first day of observing. I was going to be observing Melinda, the Hungarian English teacher! She is so sweet! I went into the classroom and she told me that the children had been asking about me for days now and that they would be really excited to see me! So, I prepared myself for the children and really had no clue what to expect! The bell rang and the children started coming in. It was so cute, kids were coming in and they would see me. They would awkwardly stare at me and then smile but rush on by. It was quite funny... their expressions are something I could not even explain, other than excitement. This too made me excited! The children sat down in their seats (I was at the back of the room!) and while Melinda was talking, everyone of those kids were looking at me! Melinda started class and they were very responsive, which is great!
They finally got to meet me and when she said 'turn around and say hello', they all turned around said (in English) "Good Morning Miss. Jessie!" They are so cute. I will try to take a picture soon! I went with them to lunch. There was one little boy, that kept turning around winking at me.. He sat at the front of the room and was very cute. I asked Melinda later about him and you could tell by her face expressions that he got on her last nerve...she said that he was a trouble maker. His name is Donnie and he already melted my heart. Haha.
I did want to mention one thing to pray for. There are 26 children in this classroom. As I watched their assignments being done, I realized that quite a few of them did not get it. They were merely looking over at their neighbors paper and taking their answers. I worry that some of the kids have no clue whats going on. A lot of the papers were not done correctly at the end of the class and they are not checked by a teacher. This worries me. Hopefully, I can get the courage to talk to the school about a grading policy that will help the children really want to participate and learn English!
Well that's it for today. I'm sorry, I really could not get into my normal writing pattern...so hopefully, my blog today was not too long or too boring !
Thanks for the prayers! Love,
Jessie
Yesterday, I was picked up at 6:30 AM (North Carolina time 12:30 AM) and we headed out towards Veroce. Veroce is where a church is located that we were going to attend. It took a whopping 1 hr and 30 min to arrive. When we arrived, Anna (Sandor's daughter and a very good friend to me here in Velence) and Mariann (a friend that was a translator when I was in Muncaks) had band rehearsal. Church finally started and everything was in Hungarian. At first, I was a little disappointed. I sat there and felt discouraged. I felt like I could not sing the words, I could not hear the words and therefore, felt that I could not get anything out of Worship. About 10 minutes into their singing... I closed my eyes and began to pray to God... asking again, "Why am I here?" All of a sudden, God picked me up and I realized what the words that they were singing where not the entire picture. It is not what you sing or what you hear but it is what you feel. I stood there and let the spirit take over and because I did that I was able to worship in my own way. I was able to see that through their voices and their songs they were praising God and I too was able to overcome my difficulty with the language barrier and praise God with them. Therefore, it was so much better now that I could overcome that and worship with the others.
After worship, I went and ate at Mariann's house (below you can see pictures) Her mother fixed us a very good meal and I felt right at home with her family!
Later that afternoon- I was finally feeling the jitters from being in the house so much... I was tired of sitting around, tired of sleeping, and felt like it was time for me to venture out. First thing, I went to the school that I would be teaching (check-i found it first try! & pics are below) Then I decided to go where the Vice Principle had shown me -- A beautiful mountain that overlooks all of Velence! It's beautiful --pictures to come! (check two---found it in one try) ...then I went to the gas station, pumped my gas and paid for it!! (check three- very excited!) and then I went and picked up Anna from her house (Another check just for making it there driving!) It's like Velence is becoming a second home to me. I know the roads and I am loving the sights.
Today!-
I arrived at school at 10:45 this morning. Class began at 10:55. Today would be my first day of observing. I was going to be observing Melinda, the Hungarian English teacher! She is so sweet! I went into the classroom and she told me that the children had been asking about me for days now and that they would be really excited to see me! So, I prepared myself for the children and really had no clue what to expect! The bell rang and the children started coming in. It was so cute, kids were coming in and they would see me. They would awkwardly stare at me and then smile but rush on by. It was quite funny... their expressions are something I could not even explain, other than excitement. This too made me excited! The children sat down in their seats (I was at the back of the room!) and while Melinda was talking, everyone of those kids were looking at me! Melinda started class and they were very responsive, which is great!
They finally got to meet me and when she said 'turn around and say hello', they all turned around said (in English) "Good Morning Miss. Jessie!" They are so cute. I will try to take a picture soon! I went with them to lunch. There was one little boy, that kept turning around winking at me.. He sat at the front of the room and was very cute. I asked Melinda later about him and you could tell by her face expressions that he got on her last nerve...she said that he was a trouble maker. His name is Donnie and he already melted my heart. Haha.
I did want to mention one thing to pray for. There are 26 children in this classroom. As I watched their assignments being done, I realized that quite a few of them did not get it. They were merely looking over at their neighbors paper and taking their answers. I worry that some of the kids have no clue whats going on. A lot of the papers were not done correctly at the end of the class and they are not checked by a teacher. This worries me. Hopefully, I can get the courage to talk to the school about a grading policy that will help the children really want to participate and learn English!
Well that's it for today. I'm sorry, I really could not get into my normal writing pattern...so hopefully, my blog today was not too long or too boring !
Thanks for the prayers! Love,
Jessie
Sunday, September 20, 2009
*The Green School*
This is the school that I will be teaching at, "The Green School"
This is also the car that I'm using while I'm here... Mom wanted to see it :)
Sunday Lunch with Mariann's family!
Me with Mariann's family! After we ate lunch today :) and it was yummy!
The beautiful Mariann at her house!! Friday, September 18, 2009
Rough Spots in the Road...
If there is one thing I know about myself, I can say that I am either completely OK with my surroundings or I am terrified. Now, personally I feel like when there are situations that you are not use to and it starts eating away with you... then it's probably the Devil just trying to get at you. Well last night, he was def trying to get me to run away from this mission trip. I mean I was buried deeply into his hole and sand was covering me quickly. Thankfully, I did not give in (...completely).
Last night I all of a sudden became afraid of everything that was around me. The back door, the sound of the heater humming, doors creaking, the sound of cars and the lights that were flashing outside my window. I posted something on my facebook wall and I got quite a few responses. Some of them scripture that made me stop and think.. why was I acting this way? I wanted to put them on my blog, for future reference (for myself) or for anyone else that may be dealing with the same things that I am right now. We never know where people are in their lives. I could be dealing with fear while I am in Hungary and my neighbor could be dealing with the fear of bills piling up on their table. Either way, I thought I would like to share these!
-"You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety" Job 11:18
-'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go'. (Including Hungary). Josh 1:9
Tonight, it is 10:15 here and I have not been scared one wink! Thank you for the prayers that went out to relieve my fears, they worked!
So, for today... I was picked up at the apartment and taken to a Hungarian style Restaurant in a town called Székesfehérvár. It was wonderful! I had fried cheese and a salad with Italian dressing! Not a lot of you know the plans for me here because neither do i honestly. I have come and am taking it day by day. Today, I found out that the school that I will be teaching at his building a brand new school. I was able to visit today...and ohh, what fabulous work they have done. The school is huge and will be able to fit so many more students in it. It has 4 English classrooms now opposed to their one small classroom now. Later, I was able to meet my colleagues and 3 of them spoke English so well. I felt so much more at ease after speaking to them and allowing myself to get to know these people and share pictures, stories, memories with them. They allowed me to step into their life today, but at the same time, they stepped into mine. Every single one of them asked me, "What is it like in America?" At one time I was asked, "If New York City does not describe America, then what does?" Honestly, I had to sit there and think about this question. What really does describe America? Is it our TVs, Internet, the rush to work and rush back home atmosphere, our homework, our plans. Seriously, these people are inspired by us? But why? I sat back today and I thought... look at these people wishing to see and be like America...and all I could think of was.. I wish I could be a little more like these Hungarians.
Well I'm gonna go to bed now. It's 10:50 at night and I'm tired.... and I am able to sleep tonight!
God Bless and see you soon!
love,
Jessie
Last night I all of a sudden became afraid of everything that was around me. The back door, the sound of the heater humming, doors creaking, the sound of cars and the lights that were flashing outside my window. I posted something on my facebook wall and I got quite a few responses. Some of them scripture that made me stop and think.. why was I acting this way? I wanted to put them on my blog, for future reference (for myself) or for anyone else that may be dealing with the same things that I am right now. We never know where people are in their lives. I could be dealing with fear while I am in Hungary and my neighbor could be dealing with the fear of bills piling up on their table. Either way, I thought I would like to share these!
-"You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety" Job 11:18
-'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go'. (Including Hungary). Josh 1:9
Tonight, it is 10:15 here and I have not been scared one wink! Thank you for the prayers that went out to relieve my fears, they worked!
So, for today... I was picked up at the apartment and taken to a Hungarian style Restaurant in a town called Székesfehérvár. It was wonderful! I had fried cheese and a salad with Italian dressing! Not a lot of you know the plans for me here because neither do i honestly. I have come and am taking it day by day. Today, I found out that the school that I will be teaching at his building a brand new school. I was able to visit today...and ohh, what fabulous work they have done. The school is huge and will be able to fit so many more students in it. It has 4 English classrooms now opposed to their one small classroom now. Later, I was able to meet my colleagues and 3 of them spoke English so well. I felt so much more at ease after speaking to them and allowing myself to get to know these people and share pictures, stories, memories with them. They allowed me to step into their life today, but at the same time, they stepped into mine. Every single one of them asked me, "What is it like in America?" At one time I was asked, "If New York City does not describe America, then what does?" Honestly, I had to sit there and think about this question. What really does describe America? Is it our TVs, Internet, the rush to work and rush back home atmosphere, our homework, our plans. Seriously, these people are inspired by us? But why? I sat back today and I thought... look at these people wishing to see and be like America...and all I could think of was.. I wish I could be a little more like these Hungarians.
Well I'm gonna go to bed now. It's 10:50 at night and I'm tired.... and I am able to sleep tonight!
God Bless and see you soon!
love,
Jessie
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
"It's suppose to be Raining here..."
Did you know that in September , it normally rains all month long in Hungary? Well, today my guide David told me that in September it normally rains all month long and that it is also cold outside. Today, the temp. was perfect.... just like a perfect summer day! So maybe, I do not need those rain boots that I could not pack (because of weight limits) anyway! I'm sure the summer days will soon drift away, but it is nice to dream!
Well.. I got off the airplane this morning around 11:00 AM. I went to retrieve my baggage and it took almost an hour to get my bags. I still had not got nervous on the whole trip. On the way out of the baggage claim (where I would meet the person that was picking me up, which I had no clue!) I began to panic a little. Foreign country, different language, what would i do? I'm sure that I am working myself up for nothing! Sure was, there was a man holding a sign that said, "JESSICA GARNER". It was pretty cool, never seen one of those before (well for me at least!). David from Hungarian Baptist Aid picked me up. The first stop that we made was at the HBA building, where I met a lot of wonderful people. I stayed there and ate lunch.
David then told me it was time to go visit Monika, who would be my boss while I am here. We met Monika at my apartment (which the photos have already been put on here!) Very sweet ladies. Sandor and his family invited me to eat dinner with them tonight! PIZZA at that! :) Very exciting and VERY Yummy!
I guess my biggest prayer request at this time is for me to not be scared while staying in this apartment by myself at night. I have really not been scared at all. Although, any noises that could happen at night ...well, could change that.
Tomorrow I will be meeting with Monika to see what my tasks will be at the school and get my schedule. Pray for me to have a good nights sleep and not be scared of sleeping here by myself.
Until next time,
Jessie
Well.. I got off the airplane this morning around 11:00 AM. I went to retrieve my baggage and it took almost an hour to get my bags. I still had not got nervous on the whole trip. On the way out of the baggage claim (where I would meet the person that was picking me up, which I had no clue!) I began to panic a little. Foreign country, different language, what would i do? I'm sure that I am working myself up for nothing! Sure was, there was a man holding a sign that said, "JESSICA GARNER". It was pretty cool, never seen one of those before (well for me at least!). David from Hungarian Baptist Aid picked me up. The first stop that we made was at the HBA building, where I met a lot of wonderful people. I stayed there and ate lunch.
David then told me it was time to go visit Monika, who would be my boss while I am here. We met Monika at my apartment (which the photos have already been put on here!) Very sweet ladies. Sandor and his family invited me to eat dinner with them tonight! PIZZA at that! :) Very exciting and VERY Yummy!
I guess my biggest prayer request at this time is for me to not be scared while staying in this apartment by myself at night. I have really not been scared at all. Although, any noises that could happen at night ...well, could change that.
Tomorrow I will be meeting with Monika to see what my tasks will be at the school and get my schedule. Pray for me to have a good nights sleep and not be scared of sleeping here by myself.
Until next time,
Jessie
My Apartment
This is a group of pictures for you to see my apartment! Hope all is well in the states and I will be on here again soon!
Love,
Jessie
Plane Rides and Surprises
5:45pm September 15, 2009
Hello to my family and friends,
I am currently sitting in the JFK (New York Airport). It has already been a remarkable trip. Amazing enough, I have already seen God at work. Three exciting and remarkable things have already happened today as I started my long journey to Budapest. When I first arrived at the airport (with my mom, dad and Gus) we ran into an old neighborhood friend which was very exciting. Once I got into the airport we ran into another Piney Grover, Liz Boykin who was flying to Ohio for business. Therefore, my anxiety subsided and I was able to go through the gates with Liz and her fellow co-workers. We then proceeded to our gates and coincidentally her gate was right next to mine. Therefore, we had some quality time together!
When Liz had to finally leave for Ohio, I went to sit at my gate. Now one thing you might all know about me is that I am a pretty outgoing person. Those of you who have traveled with me also know, that the airport does not stop me from being well, rather nosey. I sat down beside a girl that looked about my age (on purpose) and said "hello!" Her name was Annalenia and she was headed back home to Scotland and would be traveling with me on the plane ride to JFK. She would not be flying out of JFK until 7:55 that night (my plane leaves at 8:05). Therefore, we promised to grab dinner together and she even invited me to come visit her some point in time. Who knows what God has in store for me while I am there!!
Thirdly, when I got on the plane to go to New York I sat beside an older lady. Whenever I am in the airport, I am always curious to where people are going and why they are going to these certain places. I asked her where she was going and she told me, "Africa." I told her that two of my friends, both named Jessica had been going to Kenya for a couple of Summers now. She then proceeded to tell me that she was a missionary from Raleigh and that she was very excited about going. She told me about the ship that they have where women that have been cast out of their villages (because of many different reasons) come to them to get medical treatment. The ships have doctors and nurses that provide assistance to their medical needs so that they will be able to go back to their villages and at the same time, learn about God. What a wonderful story and also, what a heart-felt woman. You could tell she had a passion about the people that she was caring for. The same exact passion that lead me to go teach English to these children in Hungary.
I have been gone for only 8 hours and look at what God has already done for me. I will be leaving here at 8:05. Pray for Annalenia and her long flight to Scotland. Pray for Betty Ann as she had 2 more days of traveling before she could even make it to the ship in Africa. Also, pray for Betty Ann to help some of the African children and families and to show God's love through her.
Until then, take care!
Love,
Jessie
Hello to my family and friends,
I am currently sitting in the JFK (New York Airport). It has already been a remarkable trip. Amazing enough, I have already seen God at work. Three exciting and remarkable things have already happened today as I started my long journey to Budapest. When I first arrived at the airport (with my mom, dad and Gus) we ran into an old neighborhood friend which was very exciting. Once I got into the airport we ran into another Piney Grover, Liz Boykin who was flying to Ohio for business. Therefore, my anxiety subsided and I was able to go through the gates with Liz and her fellow co-workers. We then proceeded to our gates and coincidentally her gate was right next to mine. Therefore, we had some quality time together!
When Liz had to finally leave for Ohio, I went to sit at my gate. Now one thing you might all know about me is that I am a pretty outgoing person. Those of you who have traveled with me also know, that the airport does not stop me from being well, rather nosey. I sat down beside a girl that looked about my age (on purpose) and said "hello!" Her name was Annalenia and she was headed back home to Scotland and would be traveling with me on the plane ride to JFK. She would not be flying out of JFK until 7:55 that night (my plane leaves at 8:05). Therefore, we promised to grab dinner together and she even invited me to come visit her some point in time. Who knows what God has in store for me while I am there!!
Thirdly, when I got on the plane to go to New York I sat beside an older lady. Whenever I am in the airport, I am always curious to where people are going and why they are going to these certain places. I asked her where she was going and she told me, "Africa." I told her that two of my friends, both named Jessica had been going to Kenya for a couple of Summers now. She then proceeded to tell me that she was a missionary from Raleigh and that she was very excited about going. She told me about the ship that they have where women that have been cast out of their villages (because of many different reasons) come to them to get medical treatment. The ships have doctors and nurses that provide assistance to their medical needs so that they will be able to go back to their villages and at the same time, learn about God. What a wonderful story and also, what a heart-felt woman. You could tell she had a passion about the people that she was caring for. The same exact passion that lead me to go teach English to these children in Hungary.
I have been gone for only 8 hours and look at what God has already done for me. I will be leaving here at 8:05. Pray for Annalenia and her long flight to Scotland. Pray for Betty Ann as she had 2 more days of traveling before she could even make it to the ship in Africa. Also, pray for Betty Ann to help some of the African children and families and to show God's love through her.
Until then, take care!
Love,
Jessie
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Leaving for Hungary: Plane Times
Hello-
I will be leaving Raleigh Durham Airport on Tuesday September 15th at 12:10 pm. I will arrive in JFK (New York City) and leave out of there at 8:00 pm.
I will arrive in Budapest the next day around noon. Please pray for a safe plane ride and for me to not be scared as I am traveling 6,000 miles away with no one that I know.
Love You All!
Thanks
Jessie
Next time I post, hopefully I will be gretting you from Hungary!!!
I will be leaving Raleigh Durham Airport on Tuesday September 15th at 12:10 pm. I will arrive in JFK (New York City) and leave out of there at 8:00 pm.
I will arrive in Budapest the next day around noon. Please pray for a safe plane ride and for me to not be scared as I am traveling 6,000 miles away with no one that I know.
Love You All!
Thanks
Jessie
Next time I post, hopefully I will be gretting you from Hungary!!!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
My first visit to the sister city of where I will be staying, Budapest.
Gwenn and I looking over the city that I will be in soon!!!
This is also another picture of my dad and I when we were in Budapest.... What a beautiful City!!!!!!
Jessie is going to Hungary
Hello All-
Well first off, this has been an amazing week. I have recently moved home from UNC-Wilmington and have started to get my life in order as far as getting my room back situated, getting use to not living on my own and trying to get my job situated...etc. It has been a very exciting week for me.
The whole story begins with me going to the Ukraine this Summer through the North Carolina Baptist Aid. What an amazing story to be told about that trip. My heart went out to the people who lived in Muncaks. Everyday since I have returned, I have thought about those people and wanted to soon return to help with their ministry.
On Monday I got an amazing phone call from Bela (the ceo of Hungarian Baptist Aid) Bela approached me with an offer that I would go to a city that is about 20 minutes from Budapest, Hungary and be teaching in a Primary school. Well first off, I am not a teacher and this frightened me. Although, it was frightening... I felt that it was something that the Lord was calling me to do. Who would have thought...just a week later I would seriously be taking off on a plane to Hungary...where I would spend the next 3 months of my life. The Lord has seriously made every avenue in my life turn out positive so that I could go on this trip. Through Prayer, discussing this with NC Baptist Aid and my parents I have decided to go and follow the pathway that Jesus has laid out before me.
I know that it is going to be a struggle as I have to adjust to everyone speaking another language, unfamiliar territory and seeking God's Will. I need the prayers to begin now... but, I already know that they have begun!
I want to keep this BLOG as I am there...hopefully, showing pictures and stories of my journey. Hopefully, this will be able to communicate to those that I have left in the States and away to keep you updated on how God is changing my life.
My email address is Jessieg2005@aol.com. Please feel free to email me at any time... It will be nice to have encouraging emails and such from those that I miss. I will have internet there and am thankfully going to have a mobile phone.
Thanks for all of your support and prayers.
I will be blogging soon (my plane leaves on Tuesday!!!)
Love Always,
Jessie
Well first off, this has been an amazing week. I have recently moved home from UNC-Wilmington and have started to get my life in order as far as getting my room back situated, getting use to not living on my own and trying to get my job situated...etc. It has been a very exciting week for me.
The whole story begins with me going to the Ukraine this Summer through the North Carolina Baptist Aid. What an amazing story to be told about that trip. My heart went out to the people who lived in Muncaks. Everyday since I have returned, I have thought about those people and wanted to soon return to help with their ministry.
On Monday I got an amazing phone call from Bela (the ceo of Hungarian Baptist Aid) Bela approached me with an offer that I would go to a city that is about 20 minutes from Budapest, Hungary and be teaching in a Primary school. Well first off, I am not a teacher and this frightened me. Although, it was frightening... I felt that it was something that the Lord was calling me to do. Who would have thought...just a week later I would seriously be taking off on a plane to Hungary...where I would spend the next 3 months of my life. The Lord has seriously made every avenue in my life turn out positive so that I could go on this trip. Through Prayer, discussing this with NC Baptist Aid and my parents I have decided to go and follow the pathway that Jesus has laid out before me.
I know that it is going to be a struggle as I have to adjust to everyone speaking another language, unfamiliar territory and seeking God's Will. I need the prayers to begin now... but, I already know that they have begun!
I want to keep this BLOG as I am there...hopefully, showing pictures and stories of my journey. Hopefully, this will be able to communicate to those that I have left in the States and away to keep you updated on how God is changing my life.
My email address is Jessieg2005@aol.com. Please feel free to email me at any time... It will be nice to have encouraging emails and such from those that I miss. I will have internet there and am thankfully going to have a mobile phone.
Thanks for all of your support and prayers.
I will be blogging soon (my plane leaves on Tuesday!!!)
Love Always,
Jessie
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