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I apologize for being almost a month late in posting. I had created a post last week, and I thought I posted it, but it is not on this website or my Facebook.

Life has been busy since my arrival home. I have become involved in my dad's church here in Maine. Currently, I am playing the piano for the services, and I will be helping play for the kids Sunday school starting tomorrow.

Two weeks ago, my cousin in Alabama passed away, so we made an emergency trip down for the funeral. Although it was a sad time, it was so good to see family I haven't seen in three years. I was also able to spend time with three of my sisters and some of my some of my  nieces and nephews. The funeral was a time of rejoicing more than sorrow because my cousin had been wheelchair bound all her life, but she still had an impact on many people coming to Christ.

Last week, I stayed with my sister and her kids while I sent my parents on a trip to Prince Edward Island for my mom's birthday. I enjoyed spending time with my sister and her husband playing games and playing with my nieces and nephews.

This week, I hope to finally focus on scheduling meetings to share my ministry. Please pray that God will open doors. My main goal is to encourage other people to do what I do. Pray for my dad and the church here in Maine. There have been visitors almost every week, and several people have asked to join the church. Continue to pray for my two sisters who are pregnant and my sister who has the brain  bleed.

Finally home for a little while

It has been quite awhile since my last post. Since arriving home from my trips, my life has been a little hectic. I spent my first Sunday home participating in our missions conference. The following Wednesday, I flew to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to meet my aunt from England. We spent ten days in the Canadian Rockies. What a treat it was to spend time with her, and to see some of God's amazing creation. We saw a moose, several elk, and a few other animals. I am now wanting to see the American Rockies.

I will be home for several months, but I am planning some trips within the US to share what I do. Please pray that God will open doors. I will also be spending time with my siblings, and I will begin contacting new missionaries to help. Pray that God leads me to those I should minister to.

My updates will probably not be quite as newsie as they have been, or at least not quite as exciting, but I will try to post once a week again. If you would like to see pictures from my trips, you can view them on Facebook Jennifer Rarrick.

Please pray for my sisters Julie and Joy who are expecting, My sister Janna who has a tumor and other health problems, my parents who still need a house, some of my other family who are in the process of saying goodby to a loved one, and an unspoken request.

In the USA

Please do not mention by name the last country I was in. Also, please be careful what questions you ask. It is hard to believe that 10 months are gone! Last week, I finished compiling the book of stories from the writing camp. Then I began packing. On Tuesday night, I flew to Korea. I spent the day with two friends. I boarded my flight at 9pm, and I arrived in Las Vegas the same day at 4pm. I then took a short flight to Phoenix where I am staying with a cousin for a few days. Today a college friend is driving us to the Grand Canyon.

While in Ch__a, I was a part of 3 girls trusting Christ. This makes a total of 12 people I have personally reached for Christ  outside the US. I am excited to see what doors God opens in this next year. Due to many family life events, I will not plan to leave the US again until sometime next year.

Please pray for my sisters who are pregnant. Pray that my sister's, Janna, tumor will heal. Pray my parents can find a house. Pray for several Chinese students who are in the US studying.

Please pray especially for Ch__a and Nepal. Religious freedoms are being taken away. In Nepal it is now illegal to witness or pass out religious literature. In Chi__a, churches and the individual Christians must register with the state church. Two leaders were called in and told they could no longer have foreigners in the services. Both men have foreign born wives. Also, self criticism is being used again. This is basically a person is accused of doing something wrong, and then  has to criticize himself for the wrongdoing and include anything else he may have done wrong. I met several families whose husbands or children feel they cannot trust Christ because they are Comm. Party members. One family would only come to Bible studies because the husband has to report everything he does with foreigners. The curent leader is a fan of Mao. He wants the country to return to the way it was in Mao's day. Some churches have split into smaller groups and started back in other areas. I believe the end times are getting closer. We keep hearing peace, but behind the scenes persecution is becoming more prominent.

In the Home Stretch

Whew! Two more camps have been completed thus finishing of four weeks of back to back camps. I enjoyed them, but I am definitely tired. Today, I slept in quite late. Two weeks ago, we had a camp for kids 4-10 years old. I had forgotten how long a day can be when dealing with little kids. We did get a nap time scheduled in which helped immensely. The kids learned a lot from several different teachers. I was able to share the Good News, but I do not know of any decisions that were made.

Last week we had an English writing camp. It is a way to introduce the students to the Good News while they hone their English skills. I was again able to share the Good News; no decisions were made, but the seed was planted. The kids are very skilled in imagining stories and drawing the pictures for them. This week will be spent finishing the compilation of a book which will include the stories and drawings.

I have one week and a few days left here in China. I am excited to be returning home. I will spend a few days on the west side of the US exploring the Grand Canyon and Arizona before heading to Maine. I have many decisions to make once I return home, so please make Request for me.

Requests:
Cousin, Mycah, 1 month old, had heart surgery and now has a staph infection along with other set backs
Sister Janna, tumor
Sisters Julie and Joy, pregnancies
Parents, to find a house

Camp! (This is a short post because I can't be too detailed.)

Well, after two weeks of camp, I am exhausted but happy. The first week was English Day camp. We had a great group of kids. I taught about Giants in our life and the Armor needed to fight them. Another lady taught about a group of people and animals in a boat who were saved from a great flood. :-) At the end of the week, I was involved in helping a little girl make the Most Important Decision of her life! What a blessing!

This past week was a Special Emphasis English camp. Again we had a great group of kids. I had two girls in my room. I was able to talk with them early in the week after a very pointed lesson about the Most Important Decision anyone should make. That night after a 30 minute conversation, they both made that Decision! They did a lot of memorizing, and we won the cleanest cabin. Overall, our team won the competitions. What a fun time!

We have a couple days rest before a new camp starts. Please make request for these two girls as the grow in Knowledge. Also make request for some helpers from the states who return tomorrow.

Requests

Sisters who are pregnant
Sister who has a tumor
Parents to find a house
Baby cousin Mycah who had heart surgery and needs two more
Friends son, William who is recovering from E-Coli
Strength for me

Special Requests

I have not been posting as often due to some situations that have arisen here. I believe CLA recently posted some information which will explain some of the things I have seen.

My niece, Brooklyn, made the most important decision of her life this week and talked to our Friend. I'm so glad my siblings are teaching their children the truth.

The past week has been busy as we finished up camp training. This week we will have an English Day camp. There will of course be some Special Emphasis teaching. I will be teaching about fighting Giants and the Armor needed for that. Please make request that many will learn the most Important thing over the next few weeks.

Today, I finished my last  session with the two boys I have been tutoring. I hope to share Important Information with them next week when they come to take their final test.

I would make request for my newest cousin, Mycah. He was born with a heart problem, and just had his first of 3 surgeries. He is doing ok, but has a long road of recovery. My friend's little boy, William, contracted E-coli and has been in the hospital for several weeks. He is very much on the mend, but is having a hard time reintroducing food since he has been on a feeding tube or IV drips most of this time. Please continue to make request of my sisters Joy and Julie and their coming babies. My parents still need a house, and my sister Jacqueline needs to sell her motor home. There are so many more people I know who are hurting from sickness or the loss of a loved one.

Opportunities and Difficulties

The days are getting busier. Last week, I completed my phonics teaching at the kindergarten. On Monday, I was able to present our Best Friend to about 7 of the teachers. They had a very good response and some had questions. Make request that the seed will grow.

I also taught some classes for my friends while they were out of town. The kids did very well, which of course allowed me to enjoy the teaching time. At the end of the week, I was able to help with the end of the semester program for the students. I baked cookies, decorated, and did cleanup. It was a fun night.

This week is camp prep week. We will begin training next week, and during the day, I will be teaching a few classes for students who are out of school already. They are pretty young, so coming up with appropriate crafts and science projects has been fun. Although I cannot share all the Truth with this class, in the next few weeks, I will have that opportunity again.

Last Sunday, I met again with my friend Richard. He is so hardened to the truth. Please make request that his heart will be softened. Also make request that he and his wife can come to some classes on Wednesdays.

Please make special request for some Friends who are facing difficult meetings in the next few weeks. Some have had official visits regarding activities, have been required to make a list of Friends, and are needing to create smaller Groups of Friends.

My internet service hasn't been great the last few weeks.  Official checking may be the problem. Please make request that I can continue to keep in touch with my family and friends.

Special Requests
Parents to find a house
Sisters, Julie and Joy, and their coming babies
Sister Janna's tumor on her pituitary gland
Cousin Hope
Friend's daughter, Victoria
William Zenker, E coli and many other complications from it