Thursday, February 14, 2008
Mission Field Simulation
Studying abroad in Brazil for this spring semester has given us Intercultural Studies majors the opportunity to simulate what it will feel like when we are out on the mission field. We all encountered a bit of culture shock the first week, when we participated in a teen camp. New food, new customs, and no English with no background in Portuguese enabled us to understand what it means to adapt into an area other than where we are comfortable. Although it has been a sort of whirlwind going to camp, moving in with our families, starting school, learning the public transportation system, and anticipating our practicum assignments, we have not forgotten that even though we have not graduated, we are still missionaries and are showing God’s love to all those we meet. By Deirdre Mc Cord.
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Hey, Deirdre. This isn't really a simulation. It is pretty close to the real thing, since instead of bearing responsibility for the ministry assignments you get to feel the weight of academic tasks in an entirely different context with the added pressure of learning to communicate effective in a brief time period. JHall.
Hello to everyone,
Being an old guy who's not a blogger, please pass this message on to the rest of the group because I'm not sure how to reach the entire group.
I want to remind all of you the MVNU, and especially the School of Theology and Philosophy, offer our prayers and support to you as you learn and grow in Brazil. It sounds like you have jumped into this cultural immersion with both feet. It may seem at times that you are in over your head. But God is not going to let you drown. In the midst of confusing and stressful moments His grace is there to sustain you. Please know of your prayers for you.
Dr. Bruce Petersen
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