Candidate school 2022

I am officially one of the newest members of the BIMI missionary family! 

What an exciting week it has been. All of us candidates had the privilege and opportunity to sit in classes, under the wisdom of veteran missionaries from around the world and be taught practical information to help us both on deputation and on the field. If I had to pick a favorite class or teacher, I could not. ( I do know the finance class went a little over my head though lol…). Having served with my parents with BIMI as a child, I was blessed to have previous experience with most of my teachers and mentors here at the mission. Each and every person serving here, be it the directors or whomever, means the world to me. The spirit is one of encouragement and service. How many times would someone offer assistance or advice when they saw it was needed ( and with me that is often).  The uplifting spirit of kindness abounds with everyone here and overflows into the lives of those they are partners with. It is truly a joy and privilege to get to partner with the men and women who have already given most of their lives on the mission field. 

Another huge blessing I had this week was getting to spend time with several missionary family’s and singles also going to Brazil. (Guys forgive me if my count is off) There were 7 of us, either family units or singles, headed to the country of Brazil! What a blessing it is that God has chosen me to play a small part in what is doing overseas. Maybe you think that is too many for one country, but I just say, Brazil is actually bigger than the continental US! There are only 27 BIMI missionaries serving in the country of Brazil. Imagine if that were true of the US. The need truly is great. Praise the Lord He is working and calling more and more missionaries into his service. Please continue to pray for more laborers as the need grows larger every year.