On june 26th I finally found out I did not get the job. I am okay with it. It would have been an AWESOME opportunity to meet families. Apparently someone applied who has an elementary teaching degree. So, obviously they deserve the job. I am a bit overloaded right now anyways. I am currently enrolloed in two FLAME correspondance classes through the WEsleyan church, and I am directing a kids camp in September for the entire district. So, God has given me enough on my plate already. Thank you to everyone who prayed. Amazingly, I have a really good peace. God has spoken to my heart. Thank you for praying for me! I appreciate it greatly! Your prayers have made a difference. God has settled my heart.

I found out today they are going to make a decision this sunday on the fab 4' teacher position. Please pray that if it is God's will I will get the job.
Thank you,
Melissa George

Correspondence Courses

Chris and I are licensed pastors in the Wesleyan Church, but this November we will be ordained! But, to be ordained I need to finish two more classes. This has been a step of faith, because unfortunately My time is very busy, but also our finances have been extremely tight considering the American dollar is EVEN with the Australian dollar. Because I need to get these classes done, I have stepped out in faith that God will provide the funds. Please pray with me that God will bless us with a way to pay for these classes.

AWESOME OPPORTUNITY

Recently I was asked by Makayla's teacher from last year to apply for a position in Landsdale. She is stepping down as of term 3 in July. So, I have prayed and received a green light from global partners to apply for this position. Please pray that I would have God's guidance and full confirmation before I say yes. So, what is so cool about this opportunity. I have been praying for a way to meet families in the community. And, I was thinking of opening a piano studio, or something that I could just work 5-6 hours a week at, so that I could meet families. Problem was that I would always be meeting the SAME families. However, this teaching position. Is 3-4 year olds, held at the community hall where we have church. And, is only 4 hours a week. I used to teach preschool years back and actual took a few college classes on early childhood education. So, I have applied. Here is the coolest part! I work on 4 hours a week, 2 hours prep time.. So, only 6 hours a week. Also, I would have two classes with 20 students and a parent is required to attend with each child. So, I will meet 40 FAMILIES a year in landsdale. Also, when the kids age out at the end of the year, they will age into our churches Kids club. How cool is that. God could not have brought a more awesome opportunity about. Please pray for me as I apply and I had two major conflicts with me accepting this job. 1) I already committed to direct a kids camp in Melbourne in September and would miss two days of classes. 2) We will return at the end of this year to raise funds to become career missionaries so I would miss 4 weeks of classes when we do that as well. So, I could definitely use your prayers.

Chic!

I have been teaching this term in the public high school a class by scripture union called Chic! It has been fun, trying, hard, enjoyable, yet God is using me to make a difference in 7 girls lives. These girls have been chosen to be in this program because of their behavioural problems at school.
Week 1- went great
Week 2- went alright till last 5 minutes, and one of the girls tried to beat another girl with a stick. And, I had to intervene. etc.
week 3- Went alright, except for the fact that I felt like the lesson didn't address any issues. So. then came week 4.
week 4- I followed up with the girls on the issue of inner beauty and how they are who they are on the inside, I actually got through to a lot of the girls, and they now respect me, and two of the girls even told the others to stop talking because they wanted to hear what I had to say.

Although, I have had many emotions about this program, and about working in the school. I believe God is using me and I would like you to pray for the following girls, that they would see Jesus in and through me as I share my life with them. I am not actually allowed to say the word God, and things but when the girls specifically ask me questions I am allowed to answer. So, pray that the girls would open up and continue to talk with me and ask me questions.
The girls are: Natalie (sweetheart, becoming my friend and completely respects me), Megan, Alicia (Rough on the outside, but genuinely I think just needs to know someone cares), Tessa (Real sweety, not sure why she is in this group yet), Monique, (Fighter, till the end, ad feisty!), Georgina, (First week she was in my group, gave a hard time at first, but by the end of the session she was on my side and working with me instead of against me), and Kristy.

If you could pray for them I would GREATLY appreciate it!
Thanks so much,
Melissa