My Letter to Future Goers
When I first arrived in Bulgaria, I knew that the 2 years would be fun and exciting but also challenging and difficult.
Prayer - July ‘23
It’s July!! So that means we’re off to our camps for a jam-packed month of back to back to back weeks of programs!
Traveling & Reverse Culture Shock
Traveling is one of the most rich, enlightening, and exciting experiences a person can have. At the same time, it can be scary, confusing, shocking, and overwhelming if one's perception or mindset isn't ready to handle what and where they are stepping into.
Prayer - Jun. ‘23
It’s almost CAMP SZN! Our team is all out and about right now, so we are managing to keep together
Prayer - May. ‘23
Summer is approaching fast! A lot of our team will be traveling this May and we’ll be in a bit of a mix-and-match as we work to prepare for the summer camps and programs…
Post Office Package Predicaments
Living in another country, usually the trickiest things always deal with the government or federal branches. In March, some of my friends sent me a package…
Prayer - Apr. ‘23
Easter is coming up! Here in Bulgaria, we celebrate it a week after everyone does in the States. This is a special time…
Language Fun & Frustrations
I enjoy watching movies and shows, but nothing beats a book when it comes to learning and imagination …
Prayer - Mar. ‘23
Hey there! The Faber’s have arrived back safely and the team is all together again. Starting to get slightly warmer here and we are hoping to lock in and begin more detailed prep for our summer programs…
Innovation Station Experience
Last weekend, Maggi and I had the privilege to travel to Blagoevgrad and participate in …
Prayer - Feb. ‘23
We’re back at school and things are starting to get rolling again! It’s gotten a little warmer and we are all hoping for spring to arrive sooner than later.
Prayer - Jan. ‘23
честита нова година or Happy New Year! With the new year there are many things to look forward to and be praying for…
Jesus’ Big and Small Bulgarian World
Christ’s family is everywhere and always around! Growing up in the Chinese church community in Houston, my family would always happen to bump into others
Prayer - Nov. ‘22
So much to be thankful for since we’ve arrived! We’re looking forward to our first Thanksgivings away from home. Outside of the normal prayer requests, here are some of are biggest praises over the year:
A Long Ride to Patmos
In October, I was able to travel to Turkey to see the 7 churches that John wrote to in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. One of the extra journeys we made was to the island of Patmos, where John was exiled.
What did you say? Oh Whoops….
Learning language has been and will continue to be one of the greatest challenges in serving overseas until all the hours and work are put into becoming somewhat conversational.
Peace in the Chaos, Calm in the Storm
My first 2 months here have been a whirlwind of events. Feelings of not doing much at all and then all of a sudden having the most busy packed schedule with no breaks at all.