Salaam my friends and family,
I am back in civilization! Yeah! We have been on such an adventure with the Lord over the past 5 weeks! For the better part of the month of October we were serving at the Village of Hope in Ain Leuh. The city of Ain Leuh is about 2 hours outside of the city of Fez. (if you want to find it on a map). Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of Morocco is the Village of Hope, it sits in the shadow of a nearing mountain. The weather of Ain Lueh is breathtaking...awe-striking lightning storms, clear bright rainbows, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. I've never seen such beauty displayed in nature...each resounding the glory and power of the Lord. It in this place where VOH stands and it is here that there is about 7 couples...from all over the world who have made 20+ year commitments to raising 8-10 Moroccan orphans. It kind of strange to call them orphans because they are not looked at as orphans at VOH...it’s an amazing thing to see how each of these children are truly part of families...there is no distinction. It so sweet hearing from the parents how each of their children came to them...most where only a couple days old. And though these children have grown up in godly homes their pasts still play such a part in their lives. It’s an interesting thing to see because for one all of the children are from Islamic backgrounds which comes out so much in their behavior though they have been brought up Christian. Some children though just a few days old when arriving at VOH were incredibly abused...and you also see that in the child's demeanor; It really showed me how much of a person’s soul is affected and understands though they might not have any memory of what has happened...yet their soul knows.
Liz and I had the privilege of serving in the local school. Liz with the kindergartner class and me with the grade one. Both the K-5 and grade one teachers are believers but the rest of the teachers and staff are not. The objective of placing us in these classes were for no other reason than intercession for the children, the staff and the whole area of Ain Leuh. Also to at the end of our time to give a neutral report of our observations. (I have learned a lot of Arabic to say the least...6 hours every day for a month straight!) And it was in this classroom were the Lord just totally gave me His heart for the people of this nation...and believe me His heart is broken. Our time at VOH was so sweet...the Lord met each of us in powerful ways and we were able to build relationships with these families and workers that I pray lasts a lifetime. I pray that our time there is used more than we will ever know to bring refreshment and encouragement to these people who are daily sacrificing so much to follow the vision the Lord has given them for the Village, the children and the Nation. If you would like to read more and see pictures of the kids please visit their website at www.voh-ainleuh.org!
We said our sad but full goodbyes on the 18th and began our route to Spain to have a time of rest and reflection. We stayed two nights in Tetouan (which was the first city we stayed at in the beginning of the trip). It was so neat to be back in that city and just reflect on how much the Lord has changed us, softened our hearts for the Nation and each other over the past two months. We then traveled across the border and settled 5 days in the coastal city of Ceuta Spain. After our five day stay there we crossed back over the border into Morocco and are now currently staying in another coastal city called Asilah to finish out our Visa trip and time of Rest. There is a spirit of anticipation and excitement in the team for the following 6 weeks to come. We desire to see the Lord move and work in and through us even more as we begin our final leg of the trip in Agadir.
I honestly could go on writing of all the things the Lord has done, how He has taken care of us and all the funny things that have happened on this trip but I don't want to make this update ridiculously long! lol I wanted to sincerely thank you all for continually keeping me and this team in your prayers. Please continue to pray for us, that the Lord would continue to unify the team through our common love for Him. Pray that I the Lord would continue to break my heart for the things that break His. That I would faithful to intercede and to abide in His presence and find my joy there. Above all pray that God would save a nation...pray that the Lord would break the Moroccan people and lead them into the salvation of Jesus Christ. Plead His blood over these people...that they would have dreams and visions of Him!
I pray this update finds you all well. May the Lord greatly bless you for your faithfulness and steadfastness to Him! May He impart His wisdom, love, strength, hope, peace and joy to each of you! May He bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you! I love you all and the Lord loves you too!!!
Ahava,
Becca
Morocco Africa
