Today was the last Sunday of our missions conference at First Baptist Atlanta.
I always love the conference because I love missions. I wore my Nigerian outfit that was given to me by my friend Patience. I had many complements and enjoyed reminding people that our emphasis was missions. After singing in the choir the 1st service, Mark and I attended Gap 57, where our 2 younger daughters, Leah and Deborah attend Sunday School. They are in the 6th grade. Tim Cummins of Whirlwind Missions spoke in their class about how everyone is a missionary. Tim called on me and his daughter Ashley to tell the children about what we are doing at the mission.

This afternoon I was exhausted, and had a headache, so I decide to stay home from
play practice. Mark, Leah, Deborah, and I are in our Christmas Dinner Theater Play, "Here's Love" or "Miracle on 34th Street." I only had 1 scene this afternoon so I felt like I just needed to get some sleep. It was good. I was able to sleep for 3 hours. I just hope I can get some rest tonight.

The last month Mark and I started working in the International community again here in Atlanta, Georgia. I have had a break from working the past months due to some health problems. Now I am much better and loving every minute being back out with people. The first week back we helped with a team from Alabama. They were very nice and had a great program and day planned with the kids in Chamblee. I have started working with new Mom's or Mom's who are expecting using my Nursing background. I have also been hanging out with the kids at the apartments in Chamblee and Clarkston helping with the afterschool program.

Last Saturday we helped with an event in Clarkston. Another missionary and I ended up taking a Mom from Burma and her sick 7 month old baby to the Doctor. We bought a
thermometer, baby tylenol and pedialyte and taught the Mom how to use them with the
help of her young niece who was translating for us.

Today Mark, Leah, Deborah and I popped over to the apartment in Chamblee to check on
my 2 young mothers. I started teaching a young Mom about childbirth. Her baby is due in March. Mark played basketball with one of the boys from Bangladesh. Leah and Deborah played with his sister who was close to their age. We had cookies for the kids who came over to the mission. While Mark was playing ball, I noticed the boys parent's watching intently. I decided to go up and introduce myself. "As Salama Lakum," I greeted them in Arabic. They warmly greeted me in return and invited me in to their
apartment. We had a wonderful conversation. They showed me their family picture and told me how they came to the United States 4 months ago. They then invited me to have refreshments at their table. I was served some sweet noodles and cola. Mark, Leah and Deborah came in with their children and were also served. The Mom is interested in learning to speak English. I am hoping to be able to help her.

Wow, What a summer it has been. Mark, Sarah and I traveled to Voronkiv, Ukraine in June 2008. I was the team leader from First Baptsit Atlanta for a team of 11 people. We assisted the Baptist Church in Voronkiv with an overnight children's camp. We had 50 children at camp this year. This was my 5th year returning to Voronkiv. I have so many wonderful friends there. The Voronkiv Church feels like home to me. We did music, crafts, sports, bible stories, and English classes with the children. I think the greatest moment for me this year was a teenage boy named Sasha. 5 years ago he attended our camp as a head strong rebellious young teenager. The next year he came back and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. The next 2 years he was to old for our camp so I didn't see him. This year Sasha came back as a camp counselor. He went out of his way to help us. I was so proud of him. The morning we were flying home he was the 1st one up, waiting on us at 3:30am to come out so he could load our luggage for us. He even went to the airport to tell us goodbye. I feel as though I have come full cirle. I am so grateful that God has allowed me to see how He has worked in the life of Sasha over these 5 years.

Wow, It has been a month since I posted. Spring has arrived in full force here in Atlanta. The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. The Atlanta Passion Play was a great success. The last performance over 300 soldiers came to see the play. They were all being deployed within a few weeks. They recited the soldier's creed in unison. After the play was over they gave us a standing ovation then we the cast, gave them a standing ovation for their sacrifice for our country. Many prayed to receive Christ that day. I was also so excited to have some of the international students that I had worked with at North American Mission Board attend the play. I pray that what they saw and heard will have a lasting impact on their lives and that they too may come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

I was able to share the message of Jesus and His death on the cross for our sins today with one of the father's. I have known him for almost 2 years. Today the Lord opened the door for me to tell him how to be saved. In John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the way. And I am the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me."
I explained to him how Jesus died on the cross for our sins,that no one can earn their way into heaven by good works, that all will face judgement one day, and that non believers will spend eternity in hell.
Tonight we went to church. Leah and Deorah's choir sang,"How Great Is Our God." It was beautiful. I went to adult choir with Mark. We are practicing many beautiful songs for church. We have another busy weekend with the Atlanta Passion Play.

Wow, I can't believe it is time for the Atlanta Passion Play again. Easter is early this year so that means Passion Play is early as well. Our family is once again involved in the play. Mark is Ezekiel the bread merchant. Cathy is Rebekah the bread merchant's wife. Leah and Deborah are Leah and Deborah the bread merchant's children. Rachel is Daria wife of the Centurion and a Celebration Dancer. David is James Zebedee one of the 12 Disciples. Hannah is Hannah a Laundress in Capernaum and a Celebration Dancer. Sarah is Sarah a Laundress in Capernaum. Tomorrow night we are at the Atlanta Civic Center doing our 1st dress rehersal. This year we are hoping that over 1000 people who have requested tickets will be able to come. Many cast members have donated money for these tickets in a program called No Seat Left Empty. I know that some of the US military as well as people in other ministries have been invited to hear the Good News! Today the Atlanta Passion Play was featured on Fox Atlanta news. Here is a link www.myfoxatlanta.com Put in Atlanta Passion Play in the search space. Click the 1st link.