People Stories - Sarah

Sarah, 30, lived with us for the last couple of weeks. She was in Beijing for six months training local leadership to reach children and teens. Her apartment rental agreement ended two weeks before she completed her six months’ assignment so we offered to host her here for those two weeks. She was so fun, funny, and great company, like having another daughter. She comes from the same hometown as Mark so she and Mark had much in common. Reminiscing about old places, streets, etc. Sarah has now returned to the US to continue working with her organization and begin a new chapter in her life - pursuing a master’s degree in global education via distance learning.  In fact, before Sarah left here, she had her orientation, first class, and first paper. Her classmates come from all over the world and represent a wide variety of interests. She is off to a great start.

After our last lunch together before Sarah left, she pulled out her materials and showed us what she has done in Beijing and other parts of the world. Her organization produces truth literature aimed at youth to partner with organizations that already exist. The materials are terrific, well-done, thorough, and culturally appropriate.  The materials include a semester length course that covers major themes and stories, weaving them together into the One Big Story. A longer course digs deeper and is aimed at family involvement with an activity book for children.  We are so thankful to know Sarah and her heart for children for the Kingdom. May the truth spread to all the children of the world.