Julie Williams

Dear Friends, Family and Supporters,

This past month God has continued to show me how I can plan and organize, but ultimately it is God who directs my steps. He continually reminds me that He is in control and that His plan is far more wonderful than my own.

The month back in the states has been very refreshing. After being away from my family it was great to be back with them again. It is very rare anymore that all seven of us are together at the same time, so my parents definitely took advantage of this while I was home. We did many family dinners and game nights and just enjoyed spending time as a family. I was reminded of how blessed I am with a solid family that is seeking after Christ.

I was also able to catch up with old friends. It is humbling to see how they all manage to survive without me. :) Many of my close friends are getting married or now expecting children. It makes me wonder where time goes.

One of my main tasks while home was to complete support raising for an additional year in Belize. I was confident that it was God’s will for me to be back in Belize and that He would, in His timing, provide the support that I needed. While the support raising process can often be very exhausting, I found it to be extremely encouraging. I met with many different churches and really saw the body of Christ at work. I was so uplifted by seeing the passion that Christians have for missions and their desire to hear about God’s work in other countries. I am so blessed with prayer warriors who lift me up daily to our Lord. I learned that there are so many people praying for me that have never even met me before. Every church that I spoke at welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like I was really apart of their church body. Visiting these churches and meeting with individuals was like water to my weary soul. Every time I left a church after speaking or left a family’s home after sharing, I felt renewed and uplifted. Thank you to those of you who did host me in your church or at your home. I will forever treasure the relationships that were strengthened or newly built during our meeting! Through these many church and in home meetings God did provide the support I needed to return to the mission field in Belize. I was humbled by the generosity of churches and individuals who have made sacrifices in order for me to return to the mission field. This whole experience has shown me over and over again that our God will never leave us nor forsake us. We are His children, and He will provide for our needs.

With my support being raised I will be returning to the mission field this coming Saturday, the 11th of August. While the time at home with my family has been wonderful I am ready to return to Belize. Thinking about my children and the relationships that I have built in Belize makes me long to return. I cannot wait to get back and resume teaching with a whole new group of ninth graders. Once again I will have the opportunity to share Christ with students that may have never before heard the story of our Savior. My younger sister, Caitlyn, will be returning with me to Belize this Saturday. She will be in Belize until the 8th of September, attending the classes I will be teaching and spending time with my students. I am so excited to have her in Belize with me. I think that it will be a life changing experience for her as she sees how much she has been blessed with here in the states, yet how satisfaction in life does not come from these earthly possessions.

Please pray for Caitlyn and me as we leave for Belize on Saturday. Pray that God will provide us with safe travel and help Caitlyn as she adjusts to another culture. Also pray that I will not be overwhelmed by all that there is to do when I return. The task is large, but I know that with God’s help and strength the work will be accomplished. Also pray for all the ninth grade students who are beginning their three weeks of summer school classes today. Pray that God would work in their hearts even starting today.

Please also pray that God would strengthen me physically. I have had some health issues over the past couple months relating to my hormones and skin. I have seen several doctors and been on different medications but seen no drastic improvement. I feel that since God did provide the money that I needed to return to Belize that it is His will for me to return to the mission field. I have been in contact with the medical clinic down in Belize, which believes that they will be able to help administer the medications that I need. I know that God works all things together for good and that through trials He does make us stronger. There is a purpose even in these current afflictions. I trust God will heal me in His timing and that until then He will continue to walk by my side through this trial.

It has been wonderful to see many of you during my time home. Thank you again for your continual prayers and for your financial support. You all have encouraged me so very much. May I encourage you to continue to seek the Lord with your whole heart and to serve Him with awe and reverence. Our God is an awesome God!

Yours in Christ,

Julie Williams

Email: JWilliams9586@hotmail.com
Phone: 011-501-605-9936
MTW Personal Webpage: http://www.mtwla.org/people/jwilliams.htm
Address: P.O. Box 232 Corozal Town, Belize Central America