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Hi Family & Friends! Ginger here. I'm just learning how to do the blogging, and I think I'm hooked! Below is something I wrote after the DTS and Crossroads teams left for Outreach in late April... With being new to this web stuff, plus the busyness of the end of school, it's taken me a few weeks to get it posted. Next one will come faster! :) --Ginger

MISSIONARIES SENDING MISSIONARIES - More of what we're doing here:
The week before the Outreach Teams left, the Crossroads families and students had their final dinner together. Because we have such an impact on the lives of their children, and also enable the parents to attend the training, we teachers and our spouses are always included in this special celebration. It was a moving time of testimonies and stories of God’s work in their lives, as well as samplings of songs prepared for the various countries.

This photo is of the Grigg family, whose two youngest were some of Ginger’s students.

Cheyrl, previously a home-schooling mom, expressed deep gratitude for the care and education we gave their children at the International Christian School (ICS), enabling them to focus on growing closer to God and preparing to share His love abroad. (By the way, after returning from Outreach, the Griggs have applied to come on staff here! I may get to have Thomas & Barbara in school next fall!)

During this same dinner last semester, the team heading for Guatemala sang the 2 Spanish choruses I had taught them. My teacher’s heart melted as the presence of God filled the room while we worshipped together in Spanish.

Again during the program this spring, I was reminded that THIS is WHY we are here at YWAM-Chico serving in the areas we do.

Due to the remoteness of our location, the International Christian School is essential for the continuing education of Crossroads children. In addition, having the school on the base here enables them to have family time at lunch. This is a great help and comfort for these kids who, like their parents, have left everything familiar to obey God’s call. YWAM-Chico really has a high priority for families, to minister to them and foster growth in service as a whole unit, not just Mom and Dad with “missionary kids” in tow.

Danny and Shawn running wire in House #24 last Fall

Shawn shows off the finished Kitchen!

I hope this gives you a bit of a better picture of our purpose in serving at YWAM-Chico. Every week we see God move and differences made in the lives of people around us.