It's been awhile since I last posted on here. It's been hard trying to determine what to write because I've been in such an in between place recently that I didn't feel I could say anything definite about much of anything. So here's what's been happening:
I've been studying my coursework through MDL (Moody Distance Learning) and job hunting "because contrary to popular opinion [I] have to eat" (from Three Guys Named Mike*) In the meantime my plans for Romania have been set slightly to the side because of the more pressing matters of turning in school assignments and finding a way to pay for school bills and groceries.
I am pleased to say that I have found work as a back waiter at Andrew's Restaurant where my sister works as a chef. I have been asked to stick around at least till after New Years since the holiday season is so busy in the food industry. I'm looking forward to the things I will learn from working this position. It's a very classy restaurant and they don't do anything sloppily. I must say that it's like a breath of fresh air compared to working in fast food.
I'm not sure when I will make it back to Romania, but if I remain persistent and diligent in fundraising and if The Lord wills, I will be returning to Romania sometime towards the beginning of 2015.
That brings me to another point. For me it is very difficult to "put myself out there" whether in job hunting, fundraising, or selling my artwork, all of which are tasks that I have had to do at some point or another. I would really like to request your prayers that God would give me the boldness, confidence and courage to do whatever is necessary at this time and in the times to come. I want to be sensitive to his guidance, to be flexible and willing for his purposes, and often discerning God's direction can be a trying experience.
Another topic that God has really laid on my heart this year is Iraq. The situations with ISIS and the persecution that the church in that area is suffering requires a lot of prayer. So keep them in mind and ask God to continue to strengthen his people.
Your prayers are appreciated for Romania, for me, for my family (my parents, siblings and I have experienced a lot of transition in the last year), for the Outstretched Hands Team, and for anyone else you may know of who needs extra prayer.
Thank you for your prayers and for your support as friends and as partners in the work of Christ.
God bless, and take care.
Love, Rachel
(*Three Guys Named Mike is an old B&W film starring Jane Wyman. If you ever feel like killing an hour or two with a good, old, classic movie look it up)
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