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It was a typical Friday night. We had finished our duties for the day and were sitting around trying to think of something fun to do for the night. It had been a long week for us all and we wanted to get out of the house and do something exciting. But it was 8:00 and we had no ideas. Finally, someone piped up and said, “We could always go to Si Hai’s house”. We had nothing else to do, so we all agreed.

Si Hai is a precious woman. She is one of the few (if not only) bilingual Karen women that live on the property. She is a brilliant woman who is a perfect example of someone who has used her God-given gifts and talents to bless others. She has been our link to the Karen people, acting as translator and communicator for us with a people whose language we cannot speak. We could not do our ministry at Wherry without her.

 As we knocked on the door, we heard the excited squeals of her four boys. As busy as she may get, Si Hai always invites us in. It was no different this night. When we got in, we spent some time playing with the boys. The older boys began to ask some deep questions about God and the Bible. I was deeply moved to watch my roommates read them the Bible and answer their questions. Eventually the older boys got distracted and the youngest settled in my lap. We found ourselves sitting on the floor with Si Hai listening to her stories about living in a country completely different than ours, suffering through things we could never have imagined. We shared heartbreak over life’s tragedies and laughter over cultural difference and misunderstandings. We ended up staying for a few hours. Si Hai thanked us before we left and told us she had had a wonderful night. We all had.

 This Friday night was such an unexpected gift. It didn’t turn out how any of us planned, yet we couldn’t have asked for it to be more perfect.  Sometimes God puts unexpected blessings in our path. As interns at Wherry, it is our job to minister to the people of the community, yet on this night God used Si Hai to minister to us.

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It was a typical Friday night. We had finished our duties for the day and were sitting around trying to think of something fun to do for the night. It had been a long week for us all and we wanted to get out of the house and do something exciting. But it was 8:00 and we had no ideas. Finally, someone piped up and said, “We could always go to Si Hai’s house”. We had nothing else to do, so we all agreed.

Si Hai is a precious woman. She is one of the few (if not only) bilingual Karen women that live on the property. She is a brilliant woman who is a perfect example of someone who has used her God-given gifts and talents to bless others. She has been our link to the Karen people, acting as translator and communicator for us with a people whose language we cannot speak. We could not do our ministry at Wherry without her.

 As we knocked on the door, we heard the excited squeals of her four boys. As busy as she may get, Si Hai always invites us in. It was no different this night. When we got in, we spent some time playing with the boys. The older boys began to ask some deep questions about God and the Bible. I was deeply moved to watch my roommates read them the Bible and answer their questions. Eventually the older boys got distracted and the youngest settled in my lap. We found ourselves sitting on the floor with Si Hai listening to her stories about living in a country completely different than ours, suffering through things we could never have imagined. We shared heartbreak over life’s tragedies and laughter over cultural difference and misunderstandings. We ended up staying for a few hours. Si Hai thanked us before we left and told us she had had a wonderful night. We all had.

 This Friday night was such an unexpected gift. It didn’t turn out how any of us planned, yet we couldn’t have asked for it to be more perfect.  Sometimes God puts unexpected blessings in our path. As interns at Wherry, it is our job to minister to the people of the community, yet on this night God used Si Hai to minister to us.

We are in need of candy for this weekend’s fall festival. Drop it off at the LifePoint office or at the Wherry Kids Center before Saturday. Call 423-504-9698 for more info.

Don’t forget Wherry Work Day this Saturday from 8-12. Wear closed-toe shoes and meet in front of John’s office. Hope to see you there!

Wherry Work Day is this Saturday from 8-12. Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes and bring plenty of water to drink. We will meet outside of the Learning Center (113A Stonewall Drive). Contact Ashley Fricks at 423-504-9698 or ashleyfricks@gmail.com.

Don’t forget about the volunteer meeting tomorrow at 5:30 at the Learning Center (113A Stonewall Drive- building beside Kids building). Come if you are a current volunteer or are interested in getting involved. Pizza will be included!

Join us for Wherry’s Fall Festival! It will be October 29 from 12-3. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to members of the community through games, food, and fun!

We are asking that families or small groups set up a booth with a game or activity for kids to participate in.

Email Ashley Kate at ashleyfricks@gmail.com or call/text at 423-504-9698 if you are interested in helping.