If anyone would like look at some of the pictures I took while in Italy, here they are (Enjoy!!):
Transformer Adventures in Italia
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=127255&id=625434514&l=efbcde3102
Cinque Terre
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=120619&id=625434514&l=072e8da092
Italia
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=112917&id=625434514&l=58109e8a75
Cooking Lessons
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=120236&id=625434514&l=b5eeb057b0
Verona
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=120005&id=625434514&l=199f6d8ee6
Venice
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=116721&id=625434514&l=98ef2726b1
Rome
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=116899&id=625434514&l=bbc5f97ad8
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=119932&id=625434514&l=58c59bc262
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=119985&id=625434514&l=61c4685cde
Monday, August 3, 2009
Well, I am finally back home to the States. I am still adjusting from a culture shock in my own country, and am already terribly missing Italy (Pizza will never be the same!). Anyway, I just want to thank you for all of your prayers and support for my mission trip. Through your generosity God was able to use someone like me to reach out to Italian students.
On a typical day, our student team went onto the university campus in Bologna around the peak lunch hour. We initiated conversations with students in gathering places such as the cafeteria, cafés, and courtyards. Since our Italian was very limited, we searched for students who spoke English. Often we used media tools such as a picture survey or a short film as a way to interest students in spiritual conversation. After initially meeting students, we then followed up. We were able to hang out, build friendships, and go into deeper conversations.
Although no students made decisions to follow Christ this summer, God is still very much alive and moving on the college campus. For maybe the first time in their lives, students we talked to are now processing thoughts about God and the need for a relationship with Him. Our student team also gathered an extensive list of students who the long term missionary staff will be able to meet with and disciple in the fall.
There are two students in particular who I was able to meet with who you can continue to pray for. Chiara and Maria Elena are both language students. They are super amazing girls and from the beginning were excited to meet with us again. As conversations progressed, it was very apparent that both girls are searching for something to fulfill them. You can pray that they able to open their hearts to God and the life He offers. You can also be praying for this campus ministry in Bologna, as it will be officially launched by the long term missionaries this fall. There has not been a ministry presence on campus in over 20 years, so God is sure to do big things as this ministry begins to reach students.
Again, thank you so much for your support. God has completely challenged me to step out and to be more confident. It was such a learning experience that really made this summer absolutely amazing. I feel I have been so blessed by you all. Thank you!
God Bless,
Kaila Adams
On a typical day, our student team went onto the university campus in Bologna around the peak lunch hour. We initiated conversations with students in gathering places such as the cafeteria, cafés, and courtyards. Since our Italian was very limited, we searched for students who spoke English. Often we used media tools such as a picture survey or a short film as a way to interest students in spiritual conversation. After initially meeting students, we then followed up. We were able to hang out, build friendships, and go into deeper conversations.
Although no students made decisions to follow Christ this summer, God is still very much alive and moving on the college campus. For maybe the first time in their lives, students we talked to are now processing thoughts about God and the need for a relationship with Him. Our student team also gathered an extensive list of students who the long term missionary staff will be able to meet with and disciple in the fall.
There are two students in particular who I was able to meet with who you can continue to pray for. Chiara and Maria Elena are both language students. They are super amazing girls and from the beginning were excited to meet with us again. As conversations progressed, it was very apparent that both girls are searching for something to fulfill them. You can pray that they able to open their hearts to God and the life He offers. You can also be praying for this campus ministry in Bologna, as it will be officially launched by the long term missionaries this fall. There has not been a ministry presence on campus in over 20 years, so God is sure to do big things as this ministry begins to reach students.
Again, thank you so much for your support. God has completely challenged me to step out and to be more confident. It was such a learning experience that really made this summer absolutely amazing. I feel I have been so blessed by you all. Thank you!
God Bless,
Kaila Adams
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