While we were living at our flight center in the Philippines, one of the young ladies from that village whom we had gotten to know quite well, was offered the opportunity to attend the NTM training in England.
What excitement - what a huge step - to travel all the way from Manila to London all by herself, making her way into a new language and culture. She felt that God was opening the door for her, and she was ready to go.
I remember having a farewell party for her the night before she left. Lots of friends and neighbours from that area came up on the hill to help us give Betsy a good sending off.
Betsy was in the Biblical training course here in North Cotes, while Craig and Claire were in the Missions Training Course. They shared graduation night - the same evening we saw Craig and Claire receive their certificate for Missions Training, Betsy graduated from Bible School.
After she finished her education here, she stayed on to cook in the kitchen for 1½ years. Now the time has come for her to return to her homeland. Another farewell party - on the other end.
Friends and coworkers gathered to say their farewells to one they have grown to love. We miss her - not only a good friend, but our connection with the Philippines, our opportunity to keep up our Filipino languages. We know God has work for her to do back in her homeland though and we want the best for her too - God’s plan.
Everyone signed an apron for Betsy - while she is cooking in the Philippines she will be reminded of her friends here in England.
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