If you followed my blog (http://bobariicroatia2010.blogspot.com/) while on the trip (or visit it now), you will know that I fell ill the Wednesday we were to go to Bosnia. As I later discovered, after my return home, I was having a severe bout of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Even though I was unable to go to Bosnia, Trent and Nikki Nettleton (working in Bosnia), spent some time with us in Trogir, and excitement rose in them as we discussed topics in education and Carrie’s nursing skills in asthma management. Nikki’s excitement continued as she learned I had done many in services for teachers in the US asking if I might join them this year as they host another teacher conference for teachers in Livno, Bosnia.
Two opportunities have arisen, one, in the immediate future, March 5-12 (a teacher conference), in Livno, Bosnia, and the other a follow up and encouragement trip in November. At the teacher conference I will participate as a visiting presenter, coming alongside with Education Professor Brad Garner instructing in principals of engaging education. I will have the opportunity to observe and learn how teachers instruct in the schools there, and the culture of education in Livno. My total expenses for this trip will be $1585.00.
On our trip last year, it became evident that one of the primary reasons God sent us to Croatia, was to encourage Kent and Cheri Pixlay as well as Trent and Nikki. Our continued conversations through the year as a church, and my conversations with them personally, demonstrate a deep connection of care to these two couples who serve the people there in meaningful ways. In many ways, my heart is still pulled toward that country and all that developed in me, while I was there.
It is not fully apparent that Carrie is to go with me on this trip, as she is on disability suffering from medical issues. If you would like to continue in assisting me in these endeavors, you can first pray for me to have the wisdom I need as I plan to go, and follow as God’s will provides. Contributions to the immediate trip, will need to be directed to:
New Heights Community Church(see address below), with
Bosnian Teaching Mission in the memo.
The financial needs for this trip are fairly urgent as I need to purchase my airfare soon. I feel compelled to go, and trust our Lord that He will provide, for He owns it all. This year, as I find myself ‘unemployed’, God has inspired me with old vision and new, as I am enrolled in classes, heading toward ordained ministry as He leads. God provides miraculously for Carrie and I in these times, and we are blessed in so many ways. Our Lord, through my friends and family provided all that I required financially and spiritually to go to Croatia last year, and I know, if He desires my participation in the teacher conference and encouragement trip He will provide finances again as part of the confirmation of my participation.
My heart still swells in fondness of all who supported me with their prayers and financial means in my past trip to the Balkans. The memory of the relationships and investments our team were allowed to make with the people in Croatia was sweet and lasting. It seems evident to me that God is asking for a continuation of what He built while we were there, using the many teaching skills He has developed in me here to assist teachers there.
Will you continue joining me in prayer? Will you ask God to lead and guide in this next opportunity? Might God be leading you to participate with me, in this missions endeavor? Thank you for taking the time to read and participate with me, as we share together in this opportunity.
Trusting In God’s Leading,
Send your encouragements and support to:
New Heights Community Church
10701 N. Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
Memo: Bosnia Teaching Mission
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