Update on Jessica
Jessica is from the Chesterfield Baptist Association and grew up at Bethel Baptist Church in Jefferson. She is serving with the IMB (International Mission Board) of the Southern Baptist Convention as a Journeyman in South Asia. Please pray for her as she shares Christ with the people of her region. I plan to update her story and adventures on a regular basis. Click on the link to download pictures of her first few weeks in her new country, then click SAVE. NOTE: You need Power Point or the Power Point Viewer installed to view these slides. To get a free copy of the Power Point Viewer click this logo: 
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Below is a recent email from Jessica:
Hello everyone!
I hope that this email finds you well! I am sorry for not writing sooner. I still do not have regular internet access and will not until October at the earliest. To update you –
I did decide to postpone doing another village homestay for the time being and to continue learning language in the city. The first couple of weeks were difficult. I had to figure out how to utilize a language helper and language “route” to acquire language, all the while adjusting to the hustle and bustle of city living. Let me tell you – it’s exhausting! I am now entering my fourth week of this phase, though, and I think I’m getting the hang of it. :) Please join me in lifting up these praises -
· He has blessed me with not one, not two, but THREE language helpers! One is a believer, one is a cousin, and the other is Hindu. They each have different strengths and help me with different aspects of communicating in this language.
· He has begun to connect me with people of goodwill and some who may potentially be people of peace. I definitely see Him working, beginning to put the pieces into place in these early stages of language learning and relationship building.
· I am making steady progress with the language. (Even though I don’t feel like it some days!)
Likewise, I’d greatly appreciate you lifting up these requests to the Father –
· My stewardship of His abundant provision. Please ask that I would have wisdom in managing my schedule and planning lessons to maximize the language helpers that He has blessed me with.
· My health. I have a “cold” that I can’t quite seem to shake. Please ask that I would be well, and that this would not drain my energy (as I need it to learn language!).
· My relationships with the women I’ve met. Ask for opportunities to talk about spiritual things and that the Father would use me to introduce them to the truth of His Word. Ask for boldness. Ask that I would have favor and influence with them.
· Encouragement, Perseverance, Focus, A Sharp Mind. Just a few of the things that are needed to learn this language! I only have a little over six weeks of “protected language learning time” left. Also, ask that I would know if and when to return to a homestay to maximize language acquisition.
· Above all – That I would be radiant with Christ who is in me.
Thank you all for joining me in this journey. Your continued support means so much to me. I always love hearing from you…and look forward to being able to stay better connected in the coming weeks (you can also ask for internet for me, ha!). :)
With much love and deep affection in Christ,
Jessica
