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IWC in Italy: Serving Alongside Field Reps
Shannon Worthy is an IMB Field Rep in Naples, Italy. Check out how She was blessed by the IWC team that served alongside her and her family this past summer.
It had been a tough day. I had to keep Emma home from going with the World Changers. Pneumonia has a way of making you feel like you feel O.K. but the minute you get to moving you feel horrible. We know this because the day before we had meet up with one group that was down at the park bay. Emma sat on the bench and just watched and by the time we got home she was worn out. Wanting her to get better we decided staying at home, much to her disappointment, was the best option.
Staying behind while a team was here was a new experience for Emma. Micah and Emma, our two oldest kids, LOVE when teams are here, even more when the teams consist of teenagers. This was World Changers week which meant a ton of teenagers!! The kids love to be around the “cool, English speaking kids.”
While the kids and I stayed home, Micah and Charlie went out with their team. Micah hooked up with some of the girls and off they went to find the kids they had been talking with all week long. Someone snapped these pictures of Micah that day. [see pictures below]
When she came home she excitedly told me the story behind this photo.
“Mom,” she began. “I got to help someone know Jesus.”
“Wow! that’s great,” I said. “What happened?”
“You know, Mom.” “He asked how to believe in Jesus.” “And then we helped him ask Jesus into his heart.”
“Did you do all the talking,” I asked?
“No, I just translated.” “But Mom, after he said the prayer, he said thank-you.” “Do you think he believes now?”
“Well, Babes, I think you helped him begin to believe and have a real friendship with Jesus.” “I’m so proud of you for being willing to translate and help lead someone to Jesus.”
“Yeah, Mom.” The conversation ended there as she found her sister and told her all about the day.
I had to bite down a bit of jealousy at first as I was not there to see first-hand my child have a part in helping lead someone to Jesus. But as I reflected back on the conversation, I realized how thankful I am for my children and their willingness to go out and be translators for the “cool, American teenagers who love Jesus,” it doesn’t really matter if I’m there or not. I pray that she, as well as the other three, will always be bold in their witness no matter what language they are speaking.
The Bible says in Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” My prayer for the World Changers, especially the other four in the picture with Micah, is that they will continue to set an example for others and that they will continue to share their faith. I thank God that my 9 year old daughter, along with the World Changer kids, was able to be used to further His kingdom.
- Shannon
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International World Changers is part of IMB Students, a ministry of the International Mission Board, SBC and provides student groups and individuals with prepackaged international mission opportunities.
