Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Ripe days in Kailua Kona Hawaii
For the past few days here, I have been sticking close to my old duty with crown media. Why would I want to leave them, they are the best bunch of co-workers! That is, right next to Creative Child Learning Center friends :)
I have been working on a website for Reunion Island, which is right next to Madagascar. A French man came to the office recently, and he was telling us about what he wants us to do for his YWAM base in Reunion. He speaks mostly French. So I sat there while Joel and Alain spoke in French and would wait until Joel translated back to me what this man wanted for his website. I love it. I cant give you the url for the site yet because it is not done. You would laugh ;)
A group of us went down to the water for a for a paddle boarding day. Paddle boarding. Not paddle boating. Paddle boarding is like surfing. I ended up sitting on my board the whole time while we went out into the bay....it was easiest on my feet. Then we found dolphins... I surfed right next to them! About half way through paddling out there I got terrible motion sickness like always. We were at least a mile out there. I laid on my board while my very kind friends pulled me and my board back. Because of their kindness I didnt throw up.
We got pizza too...well, they did. I got a little restless and instead went to find Naauao. I wanted to be able to speak with him again before I left the island and see how he was doing. I ended up not finding him, but I did find Daniel, our friend who was healed on the spot. I brought him back to where my friends were eating pizza. He was hungry so I told him to order...he did...and when it was time to go, my check never came! I asked the waiter for the check and he said Nathan took care of it. GOOD FRIENDS! Thats what Jesus character looks like. I go to buy our local street-kid-friend some food but before I can pay, someone else does. Its like a 'fight' to be the next one to help. I love it.
I have a simple prayer request for crutches. Its not as easy as it would seem to get them and the Tally doctor says to be on them right away. Please pray some will be available to me here before I come home.
Mele Kalikimaki ohana
I have been working on a website for Reunion Island, which is right next to Madagascar. A French man came to the office recently, and he was telling us about what he wants us to do for his YWAM base in Reunion. He speaks mostly French. So I sat there while Joel and Alain spoke in French and would wait until Joel translated back to me what this man wanted for his website. I love it. I cant give you the url for the site yet because it is not done. You would laugh ;)
A group of us went down to the water for a for a paddle boarding day. Paddle boarding. Not paddle boating. Paddle boarding is like surfing. I ended up sitting on my board the whole time while we went out into the bay....it was easiest on my feet. Then we found dolphins... I surfed right next to them! About half way through paddling out there I got terrible motion sickness like always. We were at least a mile out there. I laid on my board while my very kind friends pulled me and my board back. Because of their kindness I didnt throw up.
We got pizza too...well, they did. I got a little restless and instead went to find Naauao. I wanted to be able to speak with him again before I left the island and see how he was doing. I ended up not finding him, but I did find Daniel, our friend who was healed on the spot. I brought him back to where my friends were eating pizza. He was hungry so I told him to order...he did...and when it was time to go, my check never came! I asked the waiter for the check and he said Nathan took care of it. GOOD FRIENDS! Thats what Jesus character looks like. I go to buy our local street-kid-friend some food but before I can pay, someone else does. Its like a 'fight' to be the next one to help. I love it.
I have a simple prayer request for crutches. Its not as easy as it would seem to get them and the Tally doctor says to be on them right away. Please pray some will be available to me here before I come home.
Mele Kalikimaki ohana
A little project I did at the Crown media Christmas party. Everyone on this team is so great. God is using them all in such marvelous ways and I am so thankful I got to be a part of the job
Friday, December 10, 2010
Letting God direct my steps...
Its raining here in Kona, and all of my roommates just went out the door for the Jericho walk. Thats when they carry all the luggage they plan to take on outreach around the campus to see if they packed too heavy or not. Im not packed yet, and here is why:
As many of you know, I have had foot trouble for about ten years and had surgery a while back. Before I came on this trip, I saw the doctor and he suggested a surgery again when I came home from this trip. However I will be coming back to Tallahassee sooner than that for surgery which will be in January. On Saturday I sprained the same foot while running. Yes, barefoot. But on my defense I was on the beach this time. I twisted it on a rock. The doctor here told me it was unwise to trek around the amazon without getting surgery first on the previous problem I have had with the bones. At first I thought this was an attack of the enemy, and so did others. Many faithful stewards prayed healing over me this past week here on campus. I believe 100% that the Lord heals...in His timing. My foot is still in a lot of pain and it hurts to walk. But sometimes it is a lot more than just the physical that He wants to heal. I have learned He can use things like this to close doors and open new ones. I got a second opinion today from the doctor back in Tallahassee over the phone. I described the pain to her and she said that the sprain that I got when I twisted it could take a lot longer to heal than I think. Apparently it is best to get the already-needed surgery soon. So the sprain can take time to heal too. This is not 'manditory' but I believe the Lord is telling me that this is what is needed for the time being.
So what happens now with the outreach money that has been raised? It still goes to outreach. I will be home long enough for the surgery and some healing and will then head right back out. I believe the Lord wants me to stay on board with YWAM to complete the DTS by going on outreach, which they allow people to do who have to go home for one reason or another. You just jump on board with another DTS crew. If the Lord wills it, I hope to join with the base in the middle east actually. One of our speakers this month runs one of the schools over there and we have been discussing some of the wonderful things we know God wants to do in the middle east. YES!
Please do not be discouraged. God has been showing me that sometimes He has a different path than you thought, even though it may have been a good one. He is the Potter and I am the clay. Does the clay tell the potter how to mold it? My calling remains, surgery should not stop one who is called ; ) Please please PLEASE pray for my heart in this. The spiritual aspect means much more to me (and to God) than the physical. Pray that my heart will press even more into God during this time and that I will be sensitive to what He asks me to do even before I recover. My hope is that I would treasure Him more than anything else and obey His directions for my life.
Hope all is well. I will continue to keep you updated. Supporters, THANK YOU. God has put you on my heart. You will be receiving more direct news by mail soon.
The Flame Goes Forward!
As many of you know, I have had foot trouble for about ten years and had surgery a while back. Before I came on this trip, I saw the doctor and he suggested a surgery again when I came home from this trip. However I will be coming back to Tallahassee sooner than that for surgery which will be in January. On Saturday I sprained the same foot while running. Yes, barefoot. But on my defense I was on the beach this time. I twisted it on a rock. The doctor here told me it was unwise to trek around the amazon without getting surgery first on the previous problem I have had with the bones. At first I thought this was an attack of the enemy, and so did others. Many faithful stewards prayed healing over me this past week here on campus. I believe 100% that the Lord heals...in His timing. My foot is still in a lot of pain and it hurts to walk. But sometimes it is a lot more than just the physical that He wants to heal. I have learned He can use things like this to close doors and open new ones. I got a second opinion today from the doctor back in Tallahassee over the phone. I described the pain to her and she said that the sprain that I got when I twisted it could take a lot longer to heal than I think. Apparently it is best to get the already-needed surgery soon. So the sprain can take time to heal too. This is not 'manditory' but I believe the Lord is telling me that this is what is needed for the time being.
So what happens now with the outreach money that has been raised? It still goes to outreach. I will be home long enough for the surgery and some healing and will then head right back out. I believe the Lord wants me to stay on board with YWAM to complete the DTS by going on outreach, which they allow people to do who have to go home for one reason or another. You just jump on board with another DTS crew. If the Lord wills it, I hope to join with the base in the middle east actually. One of our speakers this month runs one of the schools over there and we have been discussing some of the wonderful things we know God wants to do in the middle east. YES!
Please do not be discouraged. God has been showing me that sometimes He has a different path than you thought, even though it may have been a good one. He is the Potter and I am the clay. Does the clay tell the potter how to mold it? My calling remains, surgery should not stop one who is called ; ) Please please PLEASE pray for my heart in this. The spiritual aspect means much more to me (and to God) than the physical. Pray that my heart will press even more into God during this time and that I will be sensitive to what He asks me to do even before I recover. My hope is that I would treasure Him more than anything else and obey His directions for my life.
Hope all is well. I will continue to keep you updated. Supporters, THANK YOU. God has put you on my heart. You will be receiving more direct news by mail soon.
The Flame Goes Forward!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Climbing the mountain. Bone marrow stew afterward!
cant really tell that they are on the edge of a huge cliff
Here's the News
The biggest news of the past couple weeks would be the 50th Anniversary of YWAM coming into being. It is incredible to me the effects that can happen when one person listens to the heart of God and takes action. Loren's vision was huge and not normal...at least thats what others told him 50 years ago. But now he is seeing the fruit of his ministry, and several people from all over the world stood up in the crowd to say that they are the fruit to his ministry. These people havnt just been blessed, but they are blessing others around the world. Many of them go back to where they are from, say Afghanistan, and shine as a light for those in the darkness. Nothing more beautiful.
I had a wide variety of jobs this week for the my media team: finding coolers, finding ice, grocery shopping, money handling, lunch pickup, AV tent cleaning, trash, flyer making, sign building, daily program posting, duct taping, covering the tent when it rained, babysitting (yea), and filming. It sounds like a lot but I enjoyed doing it all. It made the week quite interesting. God is also showing me that little jobs like this are fruitful and should be done with a good attitude and a smile.
Whats Next?
One week of class left and then we head to Bogota Colombia South America on tuesday. We will be helping with flood relief most likely. They were flooded this week. We will stay at the YWAM base there for a month and then we will trek on to Peru. Things we will do along the way will include administering medical care, teaching basic health tips, spending time with the people, teaching children, building tents, and simple cleaning. We are learning some spanish now which is highly important/respectful when spending time in other cultures. It is by our service that these people will see the unique character of God and will be introduced to His love and grace. I am PUMPED! :)
All I am taking is my lovely red backpack.
I had a wide variety of jobs this week for the my media team: finding coolers, finding ice, grocery shopping, money handling, lunch pickup, AV tent cleaning, trash, flyer making, sign building, daily program posting, duct taping, covering the tent when it rained, babysitting (yea), and filming. It sounds like a lot but I enjoyed doing it all. It made the week quite interesting. God is also showing me that little jobs like this are fruitful and should be done with a good attitude and a smile.
Whats Next?
One week of class left and then we head to Bogota Colombia South America on tuesday. We will be helping with flood relief most likely. They were flooded this week. We will stay at the YWAM base there for a month and then we will trek on to Peru. Things we will do along the way will include administering medical care, teaching basic health tips, spending time with the people, teaching children, building tents, and simple cleaning. We are learning some spanish now which is highly important/respectful when spending time in other cultures. It is by our service that these people will see the unique character of God and will be introduced to His love and grace. I am PUMPED! :)
All I am taking is my lovely red backpack.
Sarah's Mission Life Chapter 9
My favorite bird. Right by the church
Peter praying for Brandon
Katie, Jessica, and Luke pose with David. He is Loren's son, founder of YWAM. The Mauka theatre was built on the campus to show films that David C has been working on. His hollywood films are meant to reach the film world and aware people of what is going on in the world. The show we saw that night was on 9/11
The 50th Jubilee Celebration
Crown media where I helped throughout the week
I filmed the morning show for Livestream once
Ian on work duty
Tying the rope to steel posts to hold up the screen
The kids contributed
We placed stones around at the Plaza of the Nations to rep each country
God LOVES this country
Praying for the nations
Tiko. He is from the YWAM base in Jamaica where I did my first mission trip
Arlin Katie Nathan Nico
Lunch line the last day was very long. But they did a great job serving so many people.
Good to be thankful
Fun after Celebration Week
(which for my work duty was full time work)
Yea ARLIN!
we found a resort
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