And today I was a pin cushion...

I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to work on this blogging thing, but there is so much to say!

God is good - that is first and foremost - I have been so blessed and taken care of and encouraged day by day. Not to say that this term has been easy (Its been really difficult) but the encouragement God has given each day is incredible.

Psalm 121: 1-2, 7-8
I lift up my eyes to the hills -
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
The Lord will keep you from all harm -
He will watch over your life;
The Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forever more

Last weekend a friend left a French Bible on my desk - I'm reading it (at the same time as my English Bible and using Google translator)... and learning much more french as I go. I'm realizing again and again how incredibly important translation is!

Today I had the privilege of being a pin cushion. I got 3 needles this afternoon, the first of 8 shots. Soon I will be immunized and ready to go! Pray for me as the 4 different appointments take up a bit of time.

I've almost got my Visa application done and in the mail - pray that the processing time will be short (if God's will) and that things will work out.

God has provided $620 so far, which is 10% of my goal! Its really exciting waiting and seeing what God will do!

Thanks for your prayers and encouragement.
Because our God is good,
Andrea

Prayer Letter

November 13th, 2010
Friends, Family, my Brothers and Sisters in Christ

I write to you today to invite you on the incredible (and slightly unknown) journey God is calling me to - an opportunity to serve in Africa!

I am in my second year at the University of Waterloo, studying math, physics, and international development. I’ve always planned on becoming a high school math teacher - I could explain math well and would be a good Christian influence on my students’ lives. It was my plan and seemed good to me. I didn’t quite realize the huge difference between “My good plan to serve God” and “God’s good plan for me to serve Him”. Hebrews 11 speaks of people serving God and accomplishing His purpose by faith. As I look to follow in God’s plan, my life-list becomes His and I will learn to walk by faith.

On January 9th, 2011 I will fly to Cameroon, Africa, for a four month internship with Wycliffe Bible Translators. There, with another student, I will be serving alongside
David and Henny Thormoset - missionaries working with the Mpumpong language group. We will spend time in both the capital, Yaounde and in Yokadouma, a village of about 10,000 people. Working with the Wycliffe team, I could be involved teaching computer skills to locals working in the process of translation, or assisting churches with management and financial skills, and serving in areas like cooking and household work. I will begin learning Mpumpong and improving my French skills while there as well as developing relationships with the people. Most importantly, I want to spend these four months serving God and learning how we can best serve the Mpumpong people. I want to learn to love actively and to share with you how you can be involved and support these people while still at home.

The people of Yokadouma speak Mpumpong, a language in the early stages of developing an alphabet and written language. As it is further developed, the team will begin teaching literacy and producing literacy materials for the people. The pastors of the area will then begin translating the Bible into Mpumpong!

Having such a large number of English Bible translations available it is hard to comprehend the 2000+ languages that are still without a Bible translation. This means that approximately 340+ million people don’t have the Bible in their mother tongue; knowing how God encourages and teaches me through His word makes me realize the importance of translation.

I would love to tell you that I’m the perfect person for the job; this is not the case. I’m simply following God knowing He has, and will continue to mold me and perfect me for the calling He’s given.

I need $6500 for this internship, money I don’t have; but believing this is God’s plan, I will wait on Him, knowing that He will provide. I pray that you will join me in my prayers for provision and that I will continue to have the faith to trust God in this. Pray that while I’m in Cameroon God will teach me and use me in the way He desires as I develop relationships with and serve both the Mpumpong people and the Wycliffe team.

If you feel God is leading you to help me financially, you can send money to Wycliffe Canada or to me directly. You can give support monthly or just once - (if you make a cheque please make a note specifying it is for Andrea’s internship, and be sure to include your name and the date. Donations over $25 are tax deductible by Wycliffe Canada). As things happen I’ll keep you up to date on my blog with where your money is going, and how your prayers for me are answered in Africa.

Thank you for your support and prayers as I embark on this journey. I'm so excited to see what God will do!

Andrea Blezy
andrea.blezy@gmail.com
andreaslifeadventure.blogspot.com

Wycliffe Canada, 4316 10 St. NE Calgary, AB T2E 6K3
Andrea Blezy, 65 River Dr. RR #6, Kingston, NS, B0P 1R0