We just finished our time in Missouri training for life overseas. The staff at the training center spent a lot of time with us as a couple to make sure that we are fit for serving overseas (in case you are wondering they have told us that we are!). It was great to have people who put so much time into making sure we would be successful overseas.
This year's training was very interesting. Here is a summary of some of the things we have been learning:
How to get electricity by solar panel in the jungle (unless you have a brighter idea)
How to build your own odorless outhouse (It's tough to get anything done with the alternative)
How to trouble-shoot electrical problems (All of which you have caused yourself)
How to dig your own well (with a shovel in case you were wondering)
How to give youself shots (this would definately be an emergency)
How to stay "worm-free" (start by cooking what you eat)
How to insert a stomach tube (when you are bored or in an emergency)
More than anything on this list, what we enjoyed the most were our classes on church planting. We learned how to share the gospel with animistic people and disciple them to maturity in Christ. We are so excited about being part of reaching people with the gospel who have never had the chance to hear it before.
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