Green thumbs

To help occupy myself I have gotten some plants. I currently have a "finger" pepper and a "goat" pepper as well as a tomato plant. It's only been about a week but I have a little finger growing! 

Youth Night

           Rev and I took the older youth from Coke Memorial out for a fun night. We went to a family bowling and game center. It was funny watching some of the kids bowl for the first times in their life. Then while the girls went to the arcade to play games, I took the boys and we went roller skating outside. I have never seen kids happier to fall on their butts! It was a successful night with only a few bruises.

HACC Virtual Learning

Thank God I read my school email. Classes for me start in two weeks. I am definitely excited to start. I need something to do during the day.

Children's Library

My goal is to start a small library for the kids at Coke Memorial in Fox Hill. I spent all evening writing the church name in the books I have so far. There are 156 books to go into the library. Now I just need to sweet talk Dad into building a couple book shelves.

If you know me, you know that I'm big into photography. To keep this blog from becoming all photographs I started up a photography blog.

To see just my photography look here

http://simplelifephotography.tumblr.com/

Dad is here!

Well, he got in on the 17th, but I am behind a few days. Neither of us have any groups in right now so we are playing house wife while mum is constantly running around. We've cleaned the apartment top to bottom. We also end our days by swimming. I am getting so stir crazy. I can't wait for school to start. I want to start my classes already! Only one month left!

Through you the world will change, not by you

A lot of people feel called to go on short term "mission" trips to help those in need, whether it is in your own back yard or half way across the world. These teams and groups are extremely amazing and help people like me so much. But there are a few things you might want to remember if you are going somewhere to help others

1. You are a GUEST remember that
2. If you are in a different culture understand that things are done differently. Even if it is the same culture, your way isn't always the right way.
3. Communicate: with your team, your host, and the locals
4. Commitment: if you say you're going to do something, do it.
5. You're there to do mission,  not for a vacation. If you want vacation plan free time
6. Understand before you leave what you're going to be doing
7. Ask what the people need and what they think is possible for you to provide
8. Just because one thing worked in your home and culture doesn't mean it will work in mine or that it is what I need/want
9. Make connections with the locals
10. Remember: enjoy yourself. You will often find that you are changed more by the people you're helping than vice versa

Two week update

Tomorrow marks the second week that mother and I have been in Nassau. I will admit it has been a stressful two weeks. I have helped with a VBS at fellow church as well as run VBS at our two churches. With it being the first time I have ever had any real control over I was nervous as can be. On top of that if consisted of 45 people, mostly young adults, from a different conference. Nothing seemed to go as planned and everything that could go wrong did. Murphy was working overtime. But it all was worthwhile when my youth told me how much fun they had and how they can't wait for next year. Even though it has been a crazy start I think that the Hosier family is going to make a big difference  in some lives.

Finding Grace in strange places

I was feeling discouraged and tired today, but I was reminded why I am here doing what I do. I met a girl named Grace. Within the hour we were having a heart to heart about mission, social justice, God and how we all fit into the mix. Being on this end of the spectrum I normally never see the outcome. I saw on her face how amazed she was at how young I am and all that I have done so far. It was so refreshing to see a fellow young woman so passionate about helping others. I hope to see her in the mission field or out in this big wide world one day. She truly lit the flame that was beginning to go out from a hard week at work. Thank you Grace.

We have touched down!

We have been here for about a week now. All is going well so far. Our VBS has started at Ascension and Coke Memorial Churches.My kids are amazing. We've had a few tears, mostly because the little ones have been overwhelmed, but every one seems to enjoy it. We have games, dancing, crafts and a hot meal for the kids before they leave. I will have pictures soon.

This is my room, down in the living room. I am definitely ready to be done moving. Sadly this is still the first leg. We'll be unpacking into July!

Someone is looking out for me! HACC wasn't supposed to come out with the Fall 2014 book list until the end of next month. On a whim I checked the online bookstore and it was there! For my two classes this semester I only need 3 books. Two of the books I can get on my kindle for half price. So whooooo!

So mother finally got the email telling us where we'll be living! We have a nice two bedroom apartment to call home now. All we have left to do is empty the parsonage and get everything down to Nassau.... No biggie!

News 8 Update

This just in, missionary blogger, Rebecca Hosier, has been lost in an avalanche of clothing and Tupperware containers while trying to pack. Stay tuned to keep updated on our search for this missing hero.

Honestly, my blog looks really boring and empty. So to fix that I am going to post some pictures of where my mother and I lived in Grand Bahama. This is not where we will be returning to at the end of the month, but it gives a general idea of the area. 

This is one of the many beaches on the island, sadly not much time was spent here. 

At the old church, New Hope, in Freeport I was able to give the children's room a makeover. Our friend Jill helped me completely repaint the room from white to blue and paint a tree on the wall. We then allowed the children to paint their hands and add them as the leaves. 

These are some of the children I worked with in Freeport. I will hopefully have a flourishing children's fellowship group in Nassau too. 

High School Graduate

I've finally graduated Red Lion Senior High School! On Friday June 6, I received my diploma. It feels pretty awesome to not have to go to school on a Monday, though I almost rather do that than pack my room. Things are finally starting to feel real. I paid for my two college classes today. Got my picture taken for my worker's permit. Everything is starting to come together!

 

Welcome one and all

                            Hello! This blog is run by me, aka, Rebecca. I will be graduating from high school this month. Later this summer I will be returning to my home in the Bahamas, but I will not be going for senior week. My family and I will be going as missionaries for Bahamas Methodist Conference. We will be in Nassau, New Providence which is most commonly known for Atlantis. Sadly that is not where we'll be. We will be in Fox Hill. My mother is a Reverend and will be preaching at two local churches. My father will be working for Bahamas Methodist Habitat. I will be working with children and youth in the community.

                        I plan on keeping this blog as updated as I can with what I am doing. If you have any questions feel free to ask me, about my work or my parents.



Name: Rebecca Hosier
Affiliated with: General Board of Global Ministries and Bahamas Methodist Habitat
Going to school for: Social Sciences
Working with: Children and Youth, Young girls
Enjoys: Painting, kayaking, photography, reading
Contact: historyofrebecca@gmail.com