"We were delighted to share with you"

One of the most unique things about the Ruel nanny team is their relationship with the Filipino caregivers. In the few short days I (Media Mary) spent with them, I was able to see the Lord truly at work! There are about 18 other caregivers, three of whom are Christians. Most of them are young, so Megan, Cat and Lauren have a lot in common with them.

"These young women are now our best friends here, and I go to the orphanage on my time off to see them as much as to see the kids. We took the time to build relationships with them through going to church, swimming, the movies, singing, and anything else we could think of." - Megan

The team rotates through 8-hour shifts at Ruel Foundation, working with several of the Filipino caregivers each time. They began having their team Bible study time during the evening shift, and several of the caregivers came in to listen. They now lead a Bible study every night with those Filipino friends.

It is such a blessing to see the trust and love between the nanny team and the Filipino caregivers! As Megan said, the Lord has put this team's main mission field inside their own gate. Jeannel, Tin Tin and Helen are the three Christians of the group, but many of the others come and listen to the Bible study every night.

"This has been an awesome opportunity to not only share the gospel, but to also disciple and encourage the Christians here to continue the Bible studies once we're gone. We're only here for two months, but our Filipino friends have the chance to keep sharing the gospel and do it in such a way so that it will be easily received by other Filipinos." - Cat

[Cat and Jeannel enjoy a post-movie McFloat]

[Tin Tin and Megan]

Prayer for Bible Study:

• Pray that God strengthens their Filipino Sisters to continue testifying to the gospel of grace after the nanny team is gone. Pray that they will grow in Him and be a living testimony to everyone they meet.
• Pray for the Filipinos to take on a leadership role in the Bible study, and for the nanny team to equip them to lead the study on their own.
• Pray for understanding and language/cultural barriers, so that the truth of Scripture shines through in every study.
• Pray for God's presence and wisdom, and for the Spirit to move and draw hearts.
• Pray that the nanny team would approach the study in prayer and humility, relying on the Lord.

The Ruel team wants to share their theme verse for the summer:

"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had became so dear to us." - 1 Thess. 2:8