I've served with Alongsiders International (www.alongsiders.org) since Nov 2014. I've seen God's hand:
- in my own heart as I meet mentors (Alongsiders) and current and former Little Brothers and Sisters,
- in India, Indonesia, and Cambodia as more and more kids have hope and someone walking with them,
- allow my boss to speak at major 4/14 or World Without Orphans conferences to share his God-given vision for caring for vulnerable children,
- expanding and rooting this movement even without our help in Rwanda, Myanmar, Senegal, China, and Pakistan!
Its been a ride!
- in my own heart as I meet mentors (Alongsiders) and current and former Little Brothers and Sisters,
- in India, Indonesia, and Cambodia as more and more kids have hope and someone walking with them,
- allow my boss to speak at major 4/14 or World Without Orphans conferences to share his God-given vision for caring for vulnerable children,
- expanding and rooting this movement even without our help in Rwanda, Myanmar, Senegal, China, and Pakistan!
Its been a ride!
And I've worked myself out of a job.
I've taught Karuna - our spunky admin assistant that couldn't afford college but is making herself indispensable based on her abilities instead of book smarts - to run reports, renew insurances, update job descriptions, track receipts, and make better tea and coffee to name a few :)
And I've walked with Darath - our young, lovable office manager - how to create and do staff evaluations, make a budget, use google calendar, and manage his time better.
I've taught Karuna - our spunky admin assistant that couldn't afford college but is making herself indispensable based on her abilities instead of book smarts - to run reports, renew insurances, update job descriptions, track receipts, and make better tea and coffee to name a few :)
And I've walked with Darath - our young, lovable office manager - how to create and do staff evaluations, make a budget, use google calendar, and manage his time better.
Excellent!
So I've been asked to switch to just 10% admin oversight and 90% capacity building. Based on my relationships with staff and language ability he wants them to learn computer, life, health, and spiritual skills that will improve them for their days to come.
I LOVE this and I'll have to narrow down the 1000 things I want to share. The window for this is now til August, when the office moves another hour further from my house. And after August?
Well. We'll seek God and see.
Sounds like you're doing amazing work. I continue to pray for you. Love you Lori!
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you and yes, we'll keep praying for your ability to see and hear God's direction.
ReplyDeleteGod's work shines through you! keep yourself immersed in His work and He will guide your every step!
ReplyDeleteLori, I have had you on my prayer list for several years and continue prayers for you. He is accomplishing wonderful and amazing work in you, through you and around you. Praying and trusting that He will clarify where to for you in August (or before). Sending love to you and prayers for perseverance, strength, health, grace, love and peace as you serve. For His Glory, Shirley (TABC/FtWTX)
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