If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the utmost parts of the sea, even there your hand will lead me and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139 v 9-10
11 weeks until I leave Auckland and head for warmer lands. The thought is both exciting, and a bit daunting, especially as I look at my ever-growing piles of 'stuff' that needs sorting. There's piles for packing, piles to take with me, piles to chuck, piles to give away, and piles to sell...these are the times I wish I was a naturally organised person! But...regardless, it will get sorted, and 11 weeks from now I'll be on a plane heading first to the States, then on to Tanzania 2 1/2 weeks later. I can't wait to see Mike, Fee, Nat and Luka...and of course to meet bubs who should arrive when I'm there- all going well of course!
So...what's the plan for Tanzania? And why there? Well to start with the why- I was doing a bit of soul searching and praying about where to next, so I got in touch with Lynda Stephenson from the Joshua Foundation in September last year. The Joshua Foundation is a Christian mission organisation based in Arusha, Tanzania. She told me about a new role that is opening up in their teacher's college, mentoring trainee teachers. This was exactly the kind of opportunity I'd been looking for- and to be honest, it couldn't have fallen into place much better. Timing was perfect and the job was perfect. I'd be stupid to pass up the chance to go!
And the plan while I'm there? Well myself and about 5 or 6 other mentors (who I don't know yet...but I'm sure I'll know very well by the time I leave) will be based at Joshua Teacher Training College where we'll support students with course work, develop curriculums and mark assignments among other things. Then approximately 2 weeks out of 4, we'll be based in villages, where the trainee teachers are on practicum at schools. There, I get to do all the things I love (as a true teacher geek)...observing, modelling, resourcing etc. It truely is an invaluable opportunity for me as a teacher and an amazing chance to really immerse myself in another part of the world.
The next 2 months is prep time- and I'd love prayers for the small details that still need to be sorted, especially my visa, fundraising, and getting moved out and packed up.
So...my aim is to update on this site- but I'd love to have email addresses for those who want to support me in prayer while I'm in Tanzania. Drop me an email at joellecbrown@gmail.com
Watch this space...
