Present:
the gift of being awake in the NOW.
Below is a sweet snapshot of the growing relationships we are having with our immediate neighbors in our little village.
The neighbors in front of us made this homemade centerpiece for our family. The wife was especially proud to have made it in our national USA colors… it was so sweet. It reminded me that generosity and thoughtfulness really are pillars of building the bridge into deeper relationships.
The eggs were gifted to Greg from the neighbors directly behind us. When Greg and the guys he is walking life with have left over grains from home brewing, he has been giving it to the neighbor behind us that has chickens and a rooster. Yesterday the eggs were given in response to the grains. The eggs reminded us that kindness is contagious and helps to create the path for longevity in the development of relationships.
Jen has a growing friendship with “L” who lives near by. Awhile back “L” had showed Jen her plants that she grew so she could make homemade tea. When Jen had asked “L” if she would ever be willing to teach the other ladies (from ladies night) how to make tea, “L” lit up and jumped at the opportunity. Her friend “I” was standing next to her and shared that she knew how to make Portuguese scones… and offered to also share.
It was wonderful to see others who desire deeply to connect by contributing their special ‘something’.
Two weeks ago we had the tea party and it was SO FUN!!!
So much learning, laughter, and love happening across cultures.
So very thankful for this gift of Present.
Thank you for your part in making these moments happen.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING GREG’S TRAVEL & PROGRAM TO SOUTH AFRICA (ILCA)
The International Leadership Coaching Academy (ILCA) has officially kicked off. Greg is a part of cohort 8. He will have an additional 16 months of study, training, coaching, and lots of fun learning. This is a cross-cultural coaching experience that will aid in how he contributes with the TeamWorks ministry that is happening around the world. It will also help aid in how he can serve back with our sending organization Be One Together. He is looking forward to being equipped and empowered to serve globally.
UPCOMING
- October 24-November 1 Greg and Jen in West Central Asia to deliver Module 2 training for TeamWorks to 3 ministry teams
- Zoey will be with Greg’s mom, Kathy, during that time
- Greg’s father is in Bangladesh and then Asia – pray for his Oral Bible Training
- Zeke is doing great settling into life in Orange County (thanks for Prayers and LOVE!)
- Makayla is loving her university courses (!)
- Makayla will be co-leading a team to Puerto Rico in March (more to come in a future email)
- Please keep in prayer for our small house group… we continue to go through Gospel Fluency and challenging ourselves to keep leaning into the Transformational work the Triune God desires to do in each of us, and as a collective whole.
- We have some people in our lives with very serious, painful journeys they are walking through… May the God of comfort be with them. Please pray for their journeys.
Greg and Jen Weaver