Goodbye To Another Dear Friend And Sister

As I have mentioned before, one of the most difficult things about living in Dubai is that we constantly are forced to say goodbye to our friends and loved ones as they move away from Dubai.  In January, we will say goodbye to another dear friend and sister: Ginny Sze.  For last month's church newsletter I asked Ginny to answer the following questions.  Check out what she said.

Name: Ginny Sze (I know you're wondering how to pronounce that. It's like the letter "Z" hehe)

School: Universal American School

Favorite Bible Verse: "Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2,3,4

Plans when leaving Dubai: I'll be moving back to Brazil in January and finishing highschool there. I'm in my junior year.

Involvement in 180 Degrees: I started leading worship a while back when our dear worship leaders left us! :( I was pretty nervous at first, but it's been really awesome and the girls (Charmaine, Hannah and Johannah) have also been leading every week and they make things easier. It's great being able to serve God by giving to the youth group instead of just getting from it.

What I'll miss the most about Dubai: Definitely my friends. I'm surprised by the strong friendships I've created in this short time. Before moving here a year and a half ago, I didn't want to leave my friends in Brazil. Now that I came and met so many amazing people, I look back and think about what I would've missed out on if I hadn't come. I've learned so much about trusting God with my future and knowing that the tough times I go through are not in vain. Through that, I mature and learn to lean on Him.