Matt's update letter.

For those of you who do not receive it; this is Matt's prayer/ update letter that he just sent. Enjoy!


Greetings, to my precious family in Christ. I
apologize as it's been a while since we've sent out an
update. It's been a busy few months as we started
teaching our classes and getting used to routines once
again. In everything, God is good.

I'm (Matt) enjoying my new job as I'm still teaching
English as a Second Language to elementary students,
only with a more structured system than that of a
haukwan.

Beka is enjoying teaching her third year of English
Literature, and her second of Speech and drama. She's
planning a musical with the music teacher. They're
still searching for the right one to do, but since the
musical will be in the spring they have time to work
with.

Beka and I will begin a life after high school
discipleship group for juniors and seniors this week.
We currently have eleven students signed up for the
group. Please pray that we will work together well and
be the guiding influence He would have us to be.

Next week will be our Spiritual Emphasis week. A
musical group called station two will visit during
that time. Our prayer is that the gospel will be
preached and that students will be challenged to trust
in Him as Lord and Savior, or to draw nearer to Him.

I was excited to hear about two baptisms in our
church. I've been praying for a member of my college
group, Paul. He had been quiet about it, but it turns
out he made a decision to follow Christ a couple of
months ago. He talked to our pastor and was baptized
at our church's retreat on Wednesday, October 3. Beka
and I were unable to attend the retreat because we
didn't have this Korean holiday off. Still, I rejoice
that God continues to answer prayer.

The second baptism was another member of the college
group, Soo Ik. He had grown up in the church, but
hadn't made a decision to be baptized until now. He
hated the attention, but I told him how a public
confession of faith is important.

I thank God for the work He has done and will continue
to do in our church and school.

In closing, we thank each of you for your prayers,
encouragement and support. God bless each of you as
you continue to sere Him.

In Christ,
Matt and Beka