MTS Monday

I don't have a lot of time right now, but I wanted to give you all an update on MTS.  Laura came in safe and sound on Saturday night.  She went to Spencer First Baptist on Sunday morning and we attended MTS orientation together that night.  She's an absolute sweetheart - we could not have asked for a better houseguest!  She's preparing to leave for the Ukraine, and I love hearing more and more of her story and seeing how God has rewarded her obedience to Him.
The first full day of MTS was yesterday.  I won't give you the full rundown, but I'll just point out a couple of things.  Our class is small: 4 married couples and 5 single ladies (one girl comes to class with her parents, so it turns out I'm next-to-youngest in our class by a month ;) ).  The teaching is very practical - advanced [for me], but relevant and pertinent.  These guys know their stuff!  My favorite sessions so far have been one D. Easter (the founder) gave on our dependence on the Holy Spirit and how we go absolutely nowhere without His power (good reminder) and one by Mr. Mullendore (director of a missions board out of Tennessee).  He talked about the difference between a burden and a calling and what that means to ministry. 
All in all, yesterday was intense.  But I'm looking forward to the rest of the week and can't wait to see what else God has for me to learn.  Thank you all for your prayers!