Hello all!
Well it's monday of week eight. I'm not sure if I've mentioned monday morning tea to you all yet. But it is definitely the hightlight of my week! We have an ALL base worship led by our very own DTS students... it's like a mini-YWAM church :) But the sweet part is the morning tea- literally. We have lots of goodies; pineapple, bannanas, apples, sometimes pears, caramel mudcake [i wish i could bring some home!], shortbread cookies, etc. It is a wonderful way to start a week let me tell ya!
Today we added something extra sweet to our monday morning... giving! We took the time as a base today to hear all the needs that people have here preparing for outreach or other ministry and then let God move to meet them. And 21,000 dollars later, we are in a sweet place to move forward with what He's called everyone to do! And here is Aussieland that is what they call, 'rocking up.' That's a phrase people use when something comes in like a force. So today God totally 'rocked up.' [I'll have you know that I don't actually use that in my speech... just thought you guys would like a little Aussie-ness]. So how awesome is that???!!!
Don't know if anyone at home knows anything about surfing... but this weekend just a few towns south there was a surf competition- the Quikie Pro [Quicksilver]. One of my friends, actually my outreach leader Jeremy, got to meet Kelly Slater. And for those of you who actually do know anything about surfing are saying, "what!" And it's true. A couple people went down and had an amazing time.
I stayed right here on the Sunny Coast and had a really great weekend to reflect. God is teaching me so much about people and, for lack of words, what I like to call social-ness. About my dependancy on people. And by that I don't mean that I put my expectations in them, but rather my need and desire to be social and be with people and having/making friends. Basically, I think God is getting through to me that my surroundings will change for the rest of my life; and that means that people that I have available to me to confide in, laugh with, cry with, etc.
But He won't.
And if I'm good with that, then I can do what He's calling me to do.
I love love love how God works with me on things. Just little preparations :) Because I have not a clue what I'm going to do after outreach. And I'm completely okay with that!
But I would defintely love for you guys to start/continue to pray that I would trust Him in whatever that next step is and that I would be obedient to it.
And speaking of outreach... only 18 more days!!!! Whoa. I can't believe it. So excited :)
Well that's all for today.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL DEARLY!
<3 Jade
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Jade,
I'm so proud of what God is doing in you and through the "Ywam" organization. The people you've met, the experiences, the total trust you are learning to put in God is something we all must remember and model. Keep safe, Keep loving, and laughing. We all miss you so, so much at home...Mom and I had a great weekend in Florida...we were a couple of dizzy chicks at moments though...we'll fill you in on that a little later. Can't wait to go to Rachael's again when you get home...Veggie Burrito here I come...we can even have some tea if you like...probably won't be the same, but having it with my Anna Banana will be worth every sip!!! Keep on learning and discerning. God has a wonderful plan for you when you come home, he will open the opportunities and the doors just at the right time. Love you, Miss ya
Carol Marole
Jade,
Awesome, God is rock up in your life. Jesus says don't worry about tomorrow he has it all under control. Keep up the good work.
Pastor Jody
Hi Jade:
Another great post...it's mind boggling to think abouit the spiritual and personal growth you've experienced in the past couple of months...it's God's way of stretching you for the further growth you'll experience in Nias.
So keep that thought close to you...the one about life's relationships and experiences changing but God doesn't! Very comforting to know that in a very changeable world and at your "stage" of life. The folks in Nias probably need to realize that in spite of the "infighting" within the church, that God hasn't changed. Jody spoke about that a couple of weeks ago in church-how political issues within a church can quickly take the focus off of where it needs to be. Again, it's always easier for us to come up with distractions from staying true to God and His way. Gotta go now, take care and keep "stretching"!!
Tom
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