Overheard in the classroom right before a rainstorm:
Student 1: “I am afraid of the rain”
Student 2: “Which part? The thunder?”
Student 3: “I am afraid of the thunder”
Student 2: “You don’t have to be afraid of the rain, just remember the bible verse ‘when I am afraid, I will trust in you’
Student 4: “Oh, I know a song!”
*whole group sings the Bible verse in song*
This conversation is just one of many that I have overheard in the past few months. It shows off the sweet personalities in my class and some of the fears that kids living in another country have learned to face. I am working at a school called The Greenhouse (A Learning Center for Missionary Children) that serves missionary families who are serving here in Cameroon. I am working with the first and second graders. We have been in school for a whole quarter now!
The first three weeks of school were focused on unit studies to give everyone a chance to jump-start the year. A few homeschool families joined us those three weeks. Some of those families live in the villages of Cameroon and others are homeschooling here in the city. This time was a great chance for them to work with their peers and have someone outside of their family teaching them. We spent a lot of time playing games, reading and learning about plant and animal needs.
The rest of my time at The Greenhouse has been with my regular set of students. I have 12 students who are here daily with a nice and even spilt of first and second grade. We have gotten into a lovely routine and most days it feels like a normal day at school. My classroom is full of beautiful windows and we love to watch the weather change throughout the day (which can lead to conversations about the rain!). I thank you so much for your prayers and I am excited to continue to share with you what God is doing in Cameroon!
I am so happy that I am here and able to provide a support for the families who are here to support Bible translation in so many ways. The kids in my class have parents who are pilots, mechanics, translators, teachers, librarians and media specialists (just to name a few). After living here for just a few months, I can see how much time and energy all of these ministries take and I am so grateful for your partnership in helping me support these families!
With Love,
Megan
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