2.75 days left ... say WHAT??

Dear Friends,

The end is nigh. As one would say in Korea (eh hem) "YUYUYUYU!" (whilst making the crying motion with ones fingers). T.T

(Disclaimer: This particular blog post was put together pre-coffee one morning. It is extremely unorganized and most convoluted! You have been forewarned... now READ).

After spending 3 weeks with them, I'm certain of one fact - the Koreans here have taught me way more then I could ever teach them! I come to realize how vital the Koreans my age are here - they are so precious but are so lost! There's so much idolatry towards pop stars and towards money-making. It makes me think hard of how much Americans do that also.

I could honestly say I'd be happy to trade in the other half of my plane ticket for cold hard Ben Franklin's to live here :) The food here is just to die for! And folks here seem to think you are always hungry, because they never quit feeding you! Delish. (heh) ... The scenery is fantastic! With it being monsoon season, everything is super uber green and lush!! I often find myself wishing I had brought a canvas and some paints with me at all times! And my host family. OH MY WONDERFUL HOST FAMILY!!! has been so SO very generous to me on so many levels... there's almost no point in even trying to repay them for what they've done for me!

At the beginning of this trip, I'll admit my heart wasn't as into going as it was in 2010. I believe it was due to all the distractions that were taking place back home. But after being back here - eating the food, exploring the sights and fellow-shipping with the community - I realize just how much I missed being in Korea. I think this trip was really a tap on the shoulder from God saying "HEY! You know all that stuff going on that you can't control? Yea, well its in my hands ;) Trust me right now and serve me wholeheartedly. Love, God" ...fantastic.

Right now, I ask you pray for my biological family back in the states. They have been traveling some stormy seas this last week and need the Comforter.

I love you all. Thank you so much for sending me here again. I have come to love those who are sometimes hard to love because I know that when I see them, I see the face of God.

Maranatha~

Under the Mercy,

Becky ~ 배키

So You Think You Can Dance {For Jesus}?

Dear Friends,

Strange title to this post, you may say? Ahhh ... :) Allow me to enlighten you!

Guess who was instantly singled out among many to be up on stage with the dance// worship team for the HUGE English + Bible camp in Korea??

No... it wasn't Chuck Norris, guys.

You bet!! Yours truly!!! I get to learn 18 dances; 4 per day will be performed with one or two here and there as extra. I just learned 3 right now for Monday's worship and Monday evening we will learn the next four for Tuesday... and so on and so forth each night. Am I super duper stoked to finally use my practice of 10 years for Jesus? Oh YEE-UHH!! Pray for endurance for the whole team... everyone participates in the dancing regardless of where they stand in relationship to the audience.

Pray that I keep up my Bible reading... I can only truly tell these kids about Christ if I know all about Him myself!! Pray also that I keep up my stamina as I will be teaching lessons as well as dancin' my heart out every day!!

Thank you all so much

Under the Mercy

~Becky - 배키

Team Sherlock Holmes~

Dear Friends,

For the past week we have had no computer access and therefore could not inform you all of many and wondrous adventures we are having!

To begin with: We stayed in Seoul for 3 days and prepared (a little) for a Bible//English camp. We then bused to a 5 star resort and stayed there for 3 days teaching kids the Lord's prayer and the Apostles creed. It was a bit grueling for the kids (and us teachers as well) because hardly any of my group knew English let alone the Bible. But God was awesome and my kids recited both to me after 2 days :) Pray that they comprehended what they memorized!

We are now a few hours from Seoul in a town like Simi Valley called Bundang. It's a lovely area when it's not down pouring rain :) BTW!!! We are totally safe from the landslides... another praise!!!

I'm staying with my friend Evelyn Park (who came to my home 3 years ago) and her fantastic family. They attend the church we are now working at and they are such a blessing! Calvary Church rocks my hypothetical socks people! Their congregation consists of about 50,000 members and therefore their VBS is enormous! This year, their theme is "Best seller books" and...can you guess my team??? Oh yeah folks!! Team Sherlock Holmes for the win!!! We also get to learn dance moves for the worship team and hand motions so I'm basically fitting RIGHT in!

We went to Lotte World today...its the Korean equivalent of Disneyland. So much uber fun!!! Then we went back to church via subway to work on lesson plans. We shall have this weekend to prepare lesson plans and activities for our kids. Pray that my creative juices shall flow forth?? Pray that We will be able to incorporate the Gospel into these plans as much as possible??

Thanks, hugs and love to you all :)

Under the Mercy

Becky - 배 키

{Seoul Surfer}

Beloved Friends!
The trip is going excelently! We are having so many crazy adventures and God's hand has been over us all!
As a praise: we were troubled by the fact that one team member (Colleen) has an extreme nut and sesame oil allergy EVERYTHING in Korea is cooked with one of those two things. But by God's grace, she was put in a house (completely unknown to any one) with a family whose daughter has the same allergies. IS THAT A JESUS THING OR WHAT??

We have been staying in the countryside this past week and have loved it!! I got to have dinner with my host family from last year and walk around "Lake Park" again. The meals are fabulous (as always) and the people are so giving! I thank God that my host family this year are Christians and that we got to pray and read our Bibles daily.

Today (7-22-11), we are moving from the countryside of Seosan to the capital of Korea - Seoul. We will be working with a VBS and doing lots of touring :) Please pray for these little souls that they come to understand the Gospel? Pray for strength for the team as the days are long and humid. Pray that God would grant me wisdom, endurance and Christ's love every day!

Thank you all so much

Under the Mercy

Becky ~ 배 키

Safe and Sound~

Dear Friends,
Team Korea landed smoothly and safely on July 18th (for you - July 17th ;)) at 6:30 am. We immediately saw God's hand of blessing and continued to see it all throughout the day. We still need mountains of prayer for strength through long humid days and for the salvation of the little souls we will be teaching! 1 day down, 20 to go :)

Under the Mercy

Becky ~ 벡 키

Praises.I.

Beloved friends --

I have praises to share! I was very concerned for the unity of this years team. Some team members didn't seem focused, some were very anxious and some felt excluded. Our meetings were disorganized and unproductive... but through much prayer, we now have had 2 excellent meetings in which prayer requests and things of the heart were shared among us. I felt a deeper connection with each one of them after we each committed to pray for another team member. Everyone suddenly seemed in tune with everyone else since we brought our cares before our Lord! The drama team is also coming together nicely {a whole praise in and of itself!!} by the grace of our King! All this just goes to show the power of prayer and how God can REALLY do anything with those who are willing to serve Him!

Thanks for reading my little blerbs!

Under the Mercy,

Becky ~ 베키

Prayer Requests.II.

My dearest friends!

Thank you to all who have said that you will be praying for Team Korea! The fact that you simply remember us before the King is overwhelming... no words can express my gratitude!

I have another prayer request. I was just recently made co-leader of this years team! I still am shocked but very honored because this will mean leader for next years trip! Please pray that I am an encouragement and good helper to our leader, Matt Wise, and a servant to the rest of the team. Please pray that I will make wise choices as head of the drama team, as well. As for my heart, please pray that I will keep my focus right, remembering that this is God's errand, and not my own. I tend to get caught up in "OH MY GOODNESS! I'M GONG BACK TO KOREA, YAAAY!" ... But I'd like to remain in the mindset of "not my will, Lord, but yours be done."

Thank you all, again for your prayers!

-Under the Mercy-

~Becky~ 베키