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8/16/2006 |
| During our preparation we have had two opportunities to talk with missionary kids or TCK's (third culture kids) about their life experiences. I have really enjoyed these times to ask questions, especially about what their parents did to help them adjust to being a third culture kid. As a parent I have thought a lot about the effects that mission life will have on our kids. It is comforting to meet the kids who have been through it and have loved every minute of it. They admit that it was hard at times, but growing up is hard no matter where you are. One comment has stayed with me and helped me prepare myself as a parent. When asked how to deal with the fact that they are third culture kids and can't fully fit into either culture, one girl said that she has Philippians 3:20 posted on her bathroom mirror. It says, "But our citizenship is in heaven." She said that it is good to be reminded that it doesn't matter where her earthly citizenship is, because her citizenship is in heaven, and that is all that matters. I pray that somehow I can teach my kids that same mindset. |
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Re: Citizenship- Kim |
By Matt and Stephanie Richards on
8/27/2006 |
Hello from Vienna! My husband and I were surfing the web, looking for a Church of Christ in Vienna, and we stumbled upon your website! We find it quite interesting, as Matt is from Yukon, Oklahoma, and his brother is currently attending Oklahoma Christian University now. It is a small world indeed!
We are missionaries working with Vienna Christian School. We have only been in Vienna for a month, so we are still new to things, but we have already seen God at work here. We actually live in the 21st district, so we are very familiar with the area you are planning on working it.
So we would love it if you all would contact us and tell us more about your ministry. Our email is richardsvcs@yahoo.com
We will definitely be praying for you all as you continue raising your support teams.
Many blessings and prayers,
Matt and Stephanie Richards |
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