Friday, May 4, 2012
Dear Praying Friends,
You are so important! I can definitely feel your prayers,
and God’s help is absolutely essential. Thank you for your care, prayers, and
notes of encouragement!
I apologize yet again. Last week I completely missed the
newsletter, and I don’t even have a great excuse. Sorry folks.
Last week, we had a full class of 30 students, 2/3 of
which, were boys! Needless to say, they were very loud and roudy. For the most
part though, they were good kids. The girls loved to claim hugs and the boys
would solicit high fives, soaking in the love of the teachers. Though it took a
lot of energy, it was definitely a fun week.
This week is an office week. -And I have lots to say this
time, because I wasn’t in the office. ;)
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| Picture courtesy of Kelsey Wolfley |
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| class in the auditorium |
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| War! with the English teacher. |
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| English conversation class: BASEBALL! |
On Sunday, I travelled to Taijhong to meet up with the
Wolfley sisters from Dajia CEI. I had the privilege of spending 3 days with
them, surveying the ministry there. This is very much an unusual occurrence, as
most teachers do not get to see where they will work ahead of time. The girls teach 23 classes a week, 20 of which
are solo. They work with 6(?) schools, and see over 2000 faces a week. Whew!
On Monday and Tuesday, they worked on sentence structure
in their classes by having the children “interview” me. Then, I would show a
powerpoint of pictures and play some fiddling for them. The students were very
good, and one class asked a LOT of good questions.
In 3 out of the 4 schools I visited, I was able to meet
the principal and teachers I would be working with if I indeed get to return
next year. They LOVE their English teachers and seem to take very good care of
them. The girls have very few needs that they have to take care of themselves.
Wednesday, the English teacher at their main school came
to ask a question. “What’s the difference between ‘There is some…’ and ‘There
are some…”? Good question. What is the
difference???? The three of us Americans put our heads together to find the
answer. Then, I got to teach the concept to the kids.
I really enjoyed my time there and look forward to what
God will have for me, whether there or somewhere else next year. Please pray for the 44 TESOL teachers who will
come next year.
Late Wednesday afternoon, I returned to Douliou. We have
3 new teachers in the office! Nick, Jen,
and Kat have joined the team for seven weeks. Nick is a Christian. Praise the
Lord! Thursday and Friday we have meetings, so business as usual.
Happy in the Service of the King,
Barbara J. Sutton
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