Missions Conference

Last week Wednesday through Sunday was the missions conference at church. There were 3 missionary couples and one man who came by himself.

We girls helped Mrs. K. and her daughter Moya with the food preparation for each evening's meal. Wednesday evening was Italian night. Pastor D. made Lasagna and we ladies made spaghetti, a salad, and bread. Mr. Nelms spoke the first evening about supporting native pastors.

The second evening we had Chinese food. We made Wanton soup, and rice with stir fried vegetables. Yum!

Moya, Mrs. K. and Mom stir frying the beef and chicken.

The young ladies of the church sang "Go Light Your Candle" that evening, and Mr. Hacker (missionary to Poland) gave the message.
He spoke from 2 Corinthians.
1:3-11 The life message built into us through trials is a powerful witness to the reality of God. God uses His children's pain to touch others around them; we can comfort others in their affliction.
2:14-17 We should be a divine odor! We don't want to have a neutralized odor, but we are supposed to have the pungent aroma of Christ.
3:17-4:1 We reflect the Lord's glory.
4:5-10 The gospel in us gives us the power not to be crushed.

Jonah fell asleep!

Friday evening was Mexican night.

We made burritos, Spanish rice, chips, and Moya made a cake.

Mrs. K. making the tortilla chips.

That evening Mr. Krueger (missionary to the Philippines) spoke and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson sang Find us Faithful. Both the message, and the duet were very good!

Here are a few of my note from Mr. Krueger's message:
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:14-16
Good deeds are not to draw people to ourselves. Our deeds preach a message. Words are important but actions have the most impact since people make decisions about our beliefs based on what we do.

Jonah sleeping again!

Mr. Nelms was excited to find a fritter in the shape of his home state!

Saturday evening was an 'international potluck' supper. People were encouraged to bring a dish from another country. Ana and our neighbors, Rebecca and Sarah, made two different Romanian cakes together. They turned out very good!

Amy and me in the kitchen. :)

All of the missionaries answering questions.
From left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Krueger, Mr. Hacker, Mr. and Mrs. Nelms, and Mrs. and Mr. Anderson.

Mr and Mrs. Anderson are working towards being missionarys to Israel. They were such a dear couple, we really enjoyed getting to know them.

Mr. Anderson showed us how to blow the shofar. I really like the sound it makes.

It was a full week but a good one. I enjoyed being able to get to know the missionaries over a few days time.

~Alyssa