Kingdom to Kingdom

Hello from Morocco! One week has already passed and I can't believe it. Aside from feeling exhausted and hot everyday, it's truly been a blessing being here. The people of Morocco are so friendly and welcoming. I've had the pleasure of being able to not only teach these children English, but to eat with them during meals and watch them play tennis.
There is this cute little five year old boy who is exceptionally good at tennis, not just for his age but even for someone who is 3 or 4 years older. One thing that touched me was the love and camaraderie that the children have for one another. Whenever one child (particularly the little boy) is crying or feeling down, they are so quick to cheer him up and make him feel better. I can't think of a more sincere and unselfish love than that.
Today was our day off and we got a tour of the entire school that is close by. The founder's wife was sharing with us the story of the building and how God provided in miraculous ways the funding and the building of the school. it was encouraging to hear how some of the staff and children at the school were able to come to Christ.
Because it is illegal to preach the gospel openly in Casablanca, the school teaches fundamental Christian values and about the meaning of holidays like Christmas and Easter. This got me thinking, what can we do, as a team with our time here? How can we preach the gospel to the people of Morocco?
while reading Mark, these verses came to my attention:

"My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations" (Mark 11:17)

15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." (Mark 16:15-18)

Jesus says that we WILL do all these things. Please pray that we will be obedient and that we will see signs and wonders happen here in Morocco and also that we can build up a house of prayer!

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:10-18, NIV)