Just finished up my two week orientation in Charlotte, NC and truly enjoyed it! On one hand, SIMGo (because SIM is sending us to go :) is full of information, policies, and RDM strategy and I hope to remember and use these things that I've learned. On the other hand, and more importantly, SIMGo was full of people... not only the people that are also being sent to many parts of the world to respond to need, proclaim the gospel, and equip the church, but it was full of wise and seasoned missionaries teaching, praying, and equipping us as we seek to serve our God.
Tuesday night showcased this vital relationship as we had ladies' night out :) A mixed group of single and married women, at various stages of life, went to a missionary's home (who works in the home office of SIM USA after many years on different mission fields) and had some fruit, fun, and lovely fellowship. All the women shared stories: how they fell in love with their husbands, first experiences on the mission field, and other special tidbits.
The best part of this evening: the advice the veteran missionaries passed on to us. After we had heard about all of the joys and the hardships on the field, Ruth, in her voice of experience, told us to: above all, seek the Lord. What a powerful message to send us off into all parts of the world.
Thank you to these women and the wonderful home staff at SIM USA who cared, prayed, and equipped us to take the love of Jesus all across the globe!
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Oh, and did I mention that we also played Twister? There's nothing like getting sat on multiple times to really bond people :)
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