You know when you have a huge revelation from God of something you never understood before and that changes your whole life upside down in a moment? Yeah, well I didn't have one of those this week. This week it was something so small, something I've heard my whole life and thought I understood. But really, I had no idea what it meant. And it will change my life slowly day by day as I learn to walk in it.
I don't know what brought it on, or even what we were talking about, but in a moment, I realized that Jesus was human. You can say, "obviously." Almost everyone acknowledges that Jesus was a real human, including most other religions. The key fact is that I believe Jesus was God's son, and also fully God at the same time. Which means that Jesus had all the power of God and full connection with God and the Holy Spirit, they were the same being. Until God willed that Jesus would save us all by dying on the cross. So Jesus gave up everything that he had and became human. He gave up that intimate connection with the Trinity, all the power and glory that he had in that, and was born a baby.
So, after understanding all of that, this is my revelation: Jesus was human. He had no special magical connection with God since he was born, he had the same as all of us: the opportunity. He had to grow up. He had to learn about God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. He had to choose to listen to the Holy Spirit, choose to follow God, choose to overcome sin, choose to discover his calling. He had to struggle through confusion, rejection, temptation, loneliness, dry seasons, his own mind, his own strength. Just like us. Jesus went through the same life, the same process, that we are living now. Discovering God, growing in listening to (and following) the Holy Spirit. In a way, this makes me feel a bit better about the fact that I struggle, but also makes me even more in awe of Jesus, and God. More in awe of Jesus because he lived a perfect and pure life and fulfilled everything God had for him. And more in awe of God because he was willing to risk losing Jesus to the world, just for the opportunity to be able to save the world through him. Mind blown.
This changes my perspective on life with God so much. As much as it's not an excuse to slack off in following God, it also is a relief that there is an example of someone who was in the exact same circumstances as me and succeeded at this kind of life. By success I mean that he fulfilled the will of God for his life. Also, Jesus began his ministry when he was 30. That's quite a while from now for me, and I'm already on the way there. Thanks to God and his amazing grace, and to Jesus and his life.
My life, travels, thoughts, and experiences of being an artist and missionary in London, and living it all with and for God.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
New Things
Wow it has been too long since I sat down to write. Thank you all for still keeping up with me. We have been doing a lot the last few weeks...or months. Time goes so fast here.
So we have been on a few outreaches so far, and a few to come. Beyond having ALL the teachings, we went to Liverpool, Manchester, and now the team is in Brighton. We were able to perform in the streets, share with the churches we were working with, and meet up with some YWAMers in Liverpool. It was really cool to see more of actual England. London is such a mix of cultures, sometimes I feel that we miss out on true English culture. In the weeks we have been home, we have had so many teachings. From many different teachers we have had the Father Heart of God, Freedom in Christ, Purpose and Calling, Grace and Truth, Renewing the Mind, and too many more. The lives of the students are changing so much, and ours as well. The DTS is very different from an internship, and we have had to change many ways that we move and organise ourselves, it has been very stretching.
We decided as family to do a fast together, commonly called the Daniel Fast. Taken from Daniel chapter 2, we fasted everything that was "of choice" so we ate only fruit, vegetables, legumes, and everything natural (no processed foods or sugars...or coffee...). It was difficult, but God broke through in so many areas, personally and collectively.
On the last day of our fast, we had the opportunity to go and be extras in a movie! It is an independent English film, but still, God opened a door for us that we never expected. Because of some connections we have, we were able to come as club dancers and drive to Sheffield for the day. Most of the hours we were waiting with the other people who came, which was an amazing opportunity to share with them what we do and how we live. Also we got to build relationships with the crew members and make further contacts to have more opportunities in the future. God is so awesome.
We only have about two months left of the DTS! We are confirmed to have two or three days of outreach here in London at Christmas time with a homeless shelter, and also New Years Eve will be spent on the river with all the people who come to see the fireworks, as a time of evangelism and intercession for our city. We also have the opportunity to go to Ireland the first week of December, and we are praying about Bristol and Bath in the next few weeks. Please keep us and the students in your prayers as we continue to go deeper, and pray for a life-changing experience for them.
Specific Prayer Points:
-finances: for now, I am still doing well on what I was able to make over the summer, but to have some constant monthly support will be needed soon
-future outreaches: for the DTS we are pretty solid, but we are praying for many locations for the next two internships, especially in Germany and in more of Eastern Europe
-Camden: we are still pushing for finding a house in the area of Camden, and this needs a lot of intercession and also financial support
Thankyou all so much for the love and support, and the prayer for our team.
God bless!
So we have been on a few outreaches so far, and a few to come. Beyond having ALL the teachings, we went to Liverpool, Manchester, and now the team is in Brighton. We were able to perform in the streets, share with the churches we were working with, and meet up with some YWAMers in Liverpool. It was really cool to see more of actual England. London is such a mix of cultures, sometimes I feel that we miss out on true English culture. In the weeks we have been home, we have had so many teachings. From many different teachers we have had the Father Heart of God, Freedom in Christ, Purpose and Calling, Grace and Truth, Renewing the Mind, and too many more. The lives of the students are changing so much, and ours as well. The DTS is very different from an internship, and we have had to change many ways that we move and organise ourselves, it has been very stretching.
We decided as family to do a fast together, commonly called the Daniel Fast. Taken from Daniel chapter 2, we fasted everything that was "of choice" so we ate only fruit, vegetables, legumes, and everything natural (no processed foods or sugars...or coffee...). It was difficult, but God broke through in so many areas, personally and collectively.
On the last day of our fast, we had the opportunity to go and be extras in a movie! It is an independent English film, but still, God opened a door for us that we never expected. Because of some connections we have, we were able to come as club dancers and drive to Sheffield for the day. Most of the hours we were waiting with the other people who came, which was an amazing opportunity to share with them what we do and how we live. Also we got to build relationships with the crew members and make further contacts to have more opportunities in the future. God is so awesome.
We only have about two months left of the DTS! We are confirmed to have two or three days of outreach here in London at Christmas time with a homeless shelter, and also New Years Eve will be spent on the river with all the people who come to see the fireworks, as a time of evangelism and intercession for our city. We also have the opportunity to go to Ireland the first week of December, and we are praying about Bristol and Bath in the next few weeks. Please keep us and the students in your prayers as we continue to go deeper, and pray for a life-changing experience for them.
Specific Prayer Points:
-finances: for now, I am still doing well on what I was able to make over the summer, but to have some constant monthly support will be needed soon
-future outreaches: for the DTS we are pretty solid, but we are praying for many locations for the next two internships, especially in Germany and in more of Eastern Europe
-Camden: we are still pushing for finding a house in the area of Camden, and this needs a lot of intercession and also financial support
Thankyou all so much for the love and support, and the prayer for our team.
God bless!
Monday, September 1, 2014
Guess Who's Back!
Back in London baby!!! I can't believe I've already been back for almost three weeks. The Carnival camp flew by, and Shafer is already back in America. We showed up to the church in the afternoon and were received with so much love. After spending just a few hours with everyone I felt that I'd never left. Shafer took everything by the horns, I barely even saw him! He made so many friends, learned how to walk on stilts, how to do some latin dances like salsa, and was game for everything we asked of him. He had so much fun on the days of the carnival, but was a little overwhelmed during the times of evangelism. So he worked in the kiosk with me selling sodas, and we were able to share with people from there. For me, God really worked a lot in trusting him and relying on him, because I had a killer cold the WHOLE time. But it was really good. The theme this year was joy. Alongside our costumes and stilt walkers, we had a big wall, 5 meters tall by 6 meters long, with graffiti on both sides, and a dancer in harness on each side, with drummers sitting on top that lead our procession. The stilt walked and drummers had pockets sewn on their costumes full of little papers we cut the days before with promises from God on them that they threw out like confetti. The first day, we were escorted by the police once again into the main carnival, without paying. But soon the wheels under the wall started breaking so we headed back to the church slowly. The second day it was raining, but we went out anyways. We couldn't use stilts because it was too dangerous, and the wall we kept just outside the church because of the wheels, but we did the parade anyways. Walking around the block in costume and with drums and shakers, the campers went out with joy and God's love in their hands. It was incredible to see everyone step out anyways, in the rain and cold, ready to share Jesus with the people at the carnival. Their faces when they came back were soaked and running with face paint, but full of light. Closing the camp and the internship, we had a debrief with the campers, and then a small graduation ceremony for the interns, with a night well spent at the pub after. We stayed in the church a few more days before moving back into the house.
Like I said, I felt like I never left. Things carried on so smoothly with the team, I got to meet the interns for only those two weeks, and then saw them graduate. But I was able to spend more time with our new DTS students!!! We have begun our new Arts Revolution DTS at the beginning of Bones (the carnival camp). During the camp, we had a few afternoons of teaching time, where I and some other staff were able to share the YWAM values and just get to know the students and try to ease them in to our craziness. I think after spending their first two weeks at Bones, they are ready for anything. I feel like so many things happened in the last few weeks, I don't even know how to put them in order, so bear with me. As hard as it was to leave home this time, not knowing when I will be back, it is so good to be in my second home. This family I have here is just incredible. We will be living an intense 5 months with this DTS. Every two weeks we have in London, we will have one week in another city in the UK as a mini outreach/networking time. This is going to be very stretching for us as staff and for them as students, traveling in and out of London this much, and also living as so many in the house. But we have been planning for and looking forward to this time so much, I am beyond excited that it is finally here.
Please be praying for us in this crazy time, as we juggle locations and contacts and timetables, etc. If you feel anything from God for us, please write to me, and I will keep you all updated as much as I can. Also, if you feel from God to donate financially as a one time donation or become a monthly supporter, please also contact me personally through Facebook, or my email is periwinkle228@hotmail.com Thankyou so much for keeping us in your prayers!
Like I said, I felt like I never left. Things carried on so smoothly with the team, I got to meet the interns for only those two weeks, and then saw them graduate. But I was able to spend more time with our new DTS students!!! We have begun our new Arts Revolution DTS at the beginning of Bones (the carnival camp). During the camp, we had a few afternoons of teaching time, where I and some other staff were able to share the YWAM values and just get to know the students and try to ease them in to our craziness. I think after spending their first two weeks at Bones, they are ready for anything. I feel like so many things happened in the last few weeks, I don't even know how to put them in order, so bear with me. As hard as it was to leave home this time, not knowing when I will be back, it is so good to be in my second home. This family I have here is just incredible. We will be living an intense 5 months with this DTS. Every two weeks we have in London, we will have one week in another city in the UK as a mini outreach/networking time. This is going to be very stretching for us as staff and for them as students, traveling in and out of London this much, and also living as so many in the house. But we have been planning for and looking forward to this time so much, I am beyond excited that it is finally here.
Please be praying for us in this crazy time, as we juggle locations and contacts and timetables, etc. If you feel anything from God for us, please write to me, and I will keep you all updated as much as I can. Also, if you feel from God to donate financially as a one time donation or become a monthly supporter, please also contact me personally through Facebook, or my email is periwinkle228@hotmail.com Thankyou so much for keeping us in your prayers!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Waves
As you may or may not know, I have returned to the good ole US of A and been here now for about 2 months. I am renewing my visa and working to save money and go back to London on a more long term basis (at least three years). Prayer would be awesome right now, as I've hit a snafu in the visa process, but no worries, I've got the big guy on my side.
Being home has been amazing, and continues to be amazing. I haven't spent so much undisturbed time with my family since I left for Kenya in 2011! So crazy, right? I love the pacific north west, with all my heart. In a few weeks I'm going on this great hike with my dad, where we climb from about 5pm to 730 or 8pm, and watch the sunset from the ridge, watch the full moon rise, and then hike down in its beams. I LOVE the pacific north west.
God has seriously surprised me again, with an incredible job that came out of nowhere, from a friend of my grandmother's. I am taking care of a 54 yr old man with brain cancer, and they pay me more than I am qualified for (which is not at all) and they let me live in their house and eat their food, and they kind of like me. It is such an easy job, considering I just hang out with him, read, cook, make sure we get some outdoors time, and that he takes his medicine. But also, it is hard. He has tendency to fall because his tumor is in the motor skills area, and also he sometimes has seizures. At the beginning, I was stressed all the time, watching his every move, just waiting for him to fall, and wondering what I would do when he did. And if he has a seizure, oh dear lord, I might freak out. I don't know if I'm ok to do this job! But after a few weeks and a lot of prayer, God really has taught me a lot through this. In regards to my guy, why would I sit around waiting for something that might NOT actually happen? Just get on with the day, enjoy it, make it enjoyable for him, and when the time comes and something does happen, deal with it then. But don't waste your whole day and whole weeks stressed and anxious only to come out at the end with no situations at all. Actually, he has only fallen once in the 7 weeks I've been working, and every seizure has been when I was off duty. This carries over into my spiritual life so much. Why worry about things before they happen? We can't plan how the future is going to look, so just take it as it comes, with God on our side and our hearts in his hand. God is so faithful. Not only is he providing for me financially, but he is also guarding me spiritually. In a community or by yourself, there is so much that can be learned.
On that note, I was asking God the other day what things are going to look like when I go BACK to London, you know. And as is per usual for me to ask, God usually answers about the same…CHILL. After this loving reminder, God gave me a picture of a wave. You know, they're big and strong and have force and whatever. But the idea is, a wave takes time to build up, it isn't just like boom, 20 feet tall. There are currents, other waves, timing, etc that come into play before a wave reaches its full height.So God has been building me, putting me against currents, buffering me with other waves, and waiting for the right time. Only then at its full height does a wave curl over and crash. So there's a release coming! That's the most exciting part…or is it? He continued to share with me that after the crash, a wave continues to extend out, though not as noticeable as when it was towering over the ocean about to crash, but now supplying the currents and push for another wave to be built up. Things that God has planned with me go way beyond ME. Now the common misconception here is that you're finished, you only get one of these in your life, one big moment. But is there just one wave in the ocean? No, of course not! So there is not just one for us, one moment where everything comes to fruition and then plays out. No! God is constantly building and releasing, in and through each of us; using us, and using others, to influence us, and then in turn for us to influence. The ocean has never looked more beautiful to me.
Being home has been amazing, and continues to be amazing. I haven't spent so much undisturbed time with my family since I left for Kenya in 2011! So crazy, right? I love the pacific north west, with all my heart. In a few weeks I'm going on this great hike with my dad, where we climb from about 5pm to 730 or 8pm, and watch the sunset from the ridge, watch the full moon rise, and then hike down in its beams. I LOVE the pacific north west.
God has seriously surprised me again, with an incredible job that came out of nowhere, from a friend of my grandmother's. I am taking care of a 54 yr old man with brain cancer, and they pay me more than I am qualified for (which is not at all) and they let me live in their house and eat their food, and they kind of like me. It is such an easy job, considering I just hang out with him, read, cook, make sure we get some outdoors time, and that he takes his medicine. But also, it is hard. He has tendency to fall because his tumor is in the motor skills area, and also he sometimes has seizures. At the beginning, I was stressed all the time, watching his every move, just waiting for him to fall, and wondering what I would do when he did. And if he has a seizure, oh dear lord, I might freak out. I don't know if I'm ok to do this job! But after a few weeks and a lot of prayer, God really has taught me a lot through this. In regards to my guy, why would I sit around waiting for something that might NOT actually happen? Just get on with the day, enjoy it, make it enjoyable for him, and when the time comes and something does happen, deal with it then. But don't waste your whole day and whole weeks stressed and anxious only to come out at the end with no situations at all. Actually, he has only fallen once in the 7 weeks I've been working, and every seizure has been when I was off duty. This carries over into my spiritual life so much. Why worry about things before they happen? We can't plan how the future is going to look, so just take it as it comes, with God on our side and our hearts in his hand. God is so faithful. Not only is he providing for me financially, but he is also guarding me spiritually. In a community or by yourself, there is so much that can be learned.
On that note, I was asking God the other day what things are going to look like when I go BACK to London, you know. And as is per usual for me to ask, God usually answers about the same…CHILL. After this loving reminder, God gave me a picture of a wave. You know, they're big and strong and have force and whatever. But the idea is, a wave takes time to build up, it isn't just like boom, 20 feet tall. There are currents, other waves, timing, etc that come into play before a wave reaches its full height.So God has been building me, putting me against currents, buffering me with other waves, and waiting for the right time. Only then at its full height does a wave curl over and crash. So there's a release coming! That's the most exciting part…or is it? He continued to share with me that after the crash, a wave continues to extend out, though not as noticeable as when it was towering over the ocean about to crash, but now supplying the currents and push for another wave to be built up. Things that God has planned with me go way beyond ME. Now the common misconception here is that you're finished, you only get one of these in your life, one big moment. But is there just one wave in the ocean? No, of course not! So there is not just one for us, one moment where everything comes to fruition and then plays out. No! God is constantly building and releasing, in and through each of us; using us, and using others, to influence us, and then in turn for us to influence. The ocean has never looked more beautiful to me.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Argentina
I can't believe how fast time is going, again! We are past the halfway mark of our 7 week outreach here in Argentina. The first week we spent in Mar del Plata, a coast city that also has a YWAM base. We stayed for 10 days working with the arts team there in schools, hospitals, churches, and in the street giving workshops, performing, and painting murals. We had many amazing opportunities to miniter to people, pray with them, talk to them about God for the first time, or encourage them in their faith. It was a really tough week, but God was showing us his fingerprint in every situation, and reminding us that he really has everything under control. Then we came back to Buenos Aires and spent a week connecting with some churches of our Argentinian teammates, and also performing in the main plaza during the Hugo Awards. We also got to spend some time with Seba's family, and Johanna's. It has been so amazing to really experience the culture and background of our leaders. God has been blessing us in so many ways, and has really given us this time to rest in Him, but also to push for the more that He has in store for these weeks. One of the main themes of our testimonies and preachings that we have given is to really seek for what God has. Many times we get comfortable in what we have, or we think that we can't do anything else because of our job or family or situation. But God has been speaking to us that he has so much instore for us, and wants to use us in ways that we could never imagine, but are we open to letting him do that?
This next week we will be spending in Ituzango in a conference for all of YWAM Argentina. It is going to be an amazing time of receiving and learning and just being together and meeting lots of new people. Then we have two more weeks in Buenos Aires, and then I will be flying home to the States! I am very excited to spend time with my family, and be able to share with everyone face to face. If you want to hang out and hear more about what I do, please messgae me and we can set up a coffee date or something! Also, please be praying for me, because I really need to find a job, or 3, while I am home, and one that is flexible at that. So if you know anyone or any place that is looking, let me know! I will be starting the process to apply for a three-year visa right when I get home, so prayer for that would be great as well. Thank you guys for all your love and support!
This next week we will be spending in Ituzango in a conference for all of YWAM Argentina. It is going to be an amazing time of receiving and learning and just being together and meeting lots of new people. Then we have two more weeks in Buenos Aires, and then I will be flying home to the States! I am very excited to spend time with my family, and be able to share with everyone face to face. If you want to hang out and hear more about what I do, please messgae me and we can set up a coffee date or something! Also, please be praying for me, because I really need to find a job, or 3, while I am home, and one that is flexible at that. So if you know anyone or any place that is looking, let me know! I will be starting the process to apply for a three-year visa right when I get home, so prayer for that would be great as well. Thank you guys for all your love and support!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
He is...
As I sit thinking over the fact that in less than two weeks the team and I are going to Argentina for two months and then I return to the States for four more, I can't help but be a bit melancholic. I realize that before I came to London, I didn't really know God. I don't think I ever fully will, but I wanted to list a few things I've learned about Him on this two-year journey (that is far from over):
1. He is FAITHFUL. Beyond anything, it should be impossible for me to live here. I don't get paid; actually, I have to pay to be here, every month, and I am not permitted to work because of my visa. But, I am not in debt, and even more, I lack nothing. I might not be able to buy as much coffee as I would like, or have new clothes when I want, but I am never in need. And when there is something I need, God always provides in miraculous ways.
2. He is PERSONAL. Not only have I gotten to know God better, I've gotten to know that he is so different with each and every one of us, and he longs for relationship. Having times of evangelism every week (sharing who God is with people that we meet), God has really shown me how unique he made each of us, and that his relationship with us is different. He speaks in so many ways, and wants to show us love in just as many. That to me is crazy. I have had to learn, and am still learning, to not just write things off as random or lucky, but to really see God in each moment. For example, while talking with some people in Soho about how God wants to spend time with us, I mentioned it was my birthday. Straight away, they took me to a little French restaurant and bought me cake and champagne. Not only did they NOT know me, alsoI was taking up THEIR time talking about MY God, and they decided to take me out. It was amazing, and it was God.
3. He is PATIENT. It has taken me two years to see that there is still so much humanism in me that I thought I was rid of. I want to be the best, I want my name to be known, I want to receive credit and praise, and I have such high expectations of myself, that when I hit the ground recently, it hurt very bad. Everything I am is because of God, how dare I try to take his glory? I didn't make myself an artist, he did. It is his DNA in me. As long as it took me to see this pride in myself, he has been pursuing me and trying to show me this that he wants to prune from my life. He never gives up on me, in this and in many situations just like it.
There are so many more things, but these are the majority of what I am learning with Him right now. We are going to be in Argentina for the next month and a half, so please be praying for us! We are planning on doing some murals around the cities, working with schools, in the streets, and anywhere else they allow us. After that, I will be home for a few months renewing my visa, working, and raising support. If you have any questions or are interested in supporting financially, please feel free to email or facebook me!
1. He is FAITHFUL. Beyond anything, it should be impossible for me to live here. I don't get paid; actually, I have to pay to be here, every month, and I am not permitted to work because of my visa. But, I am not in debt, and even more, I lack nothing. I might not be able to buy as much coffee as I would like, or have new clothes when I want, but I am never in need. And when there is something I need, God always provides in miraculous ways.
2. He is PERSONAL. Not only have I gotten to know God better, I've gotten to know that he is so different with each and every one of us, and he longs for relationship. Having times of evangelism every week (sharing who God is with people that we meet), God has really shown me how unique he made each of us, and that his relationship with us is different. He speaks in so many ways, and wants to show us love in just as many. That to me is crazy. I have had to learn, and am still learning, to not just write things off as random or lucky, but to really see God in each moment. For example, while talking with some people in Soho about how God wants to spend time with us, I mentioned it was my birthday. Straight away, they took me to a little French restaurant and bought me cake and champagne. Not only did they NOT know me, alsoI was taking up THEIR time talking about MY God, and they decided to take me out. It was amazing, and it was God.
3. He is PATIENT. It has taken me two years to see that there is still so much humanism in me that I thought I was rid of. I want to be the best, I want my name to be known, I want to receive credit and praise, and I have such high expectations of myself, that when I hit the ground recently, it hurt very bad. Everything I am is because of God, how dare I try to take his glory? I didn't make myself an artist, he did. It is his DNA in me. As long as it took me to see this pride in myself, he has been pursuing me and trying to show me this that he wants to prune from my life. He never gives up on me, in this and in many situations just like it.
There are so many more things, but these are the majority of what I am learning with Him right now. We are going to be in Argentina for the next month and a half, so please be praying for us! We are planning on doing some murals around the cities, working with schools, in the streets, and anywhere else they allow us. After that, I will be home for a few months renewing my visa, working, and raising support. If you have any questions or are interested in supporting financially, please feel free to email or facebook me!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
the winter has passed
Well not quite yet! It has been such a mild winter this year, I'm wondering if it will even snow! But we still have two more months of possibility. In these last couple months, my team and I have been working on a lot of things. Last month, our base finished up the first Apostolic and Pioneering Leadership School. All the leaders in the base took three months, alongside working in their ministries, to have teaching and ministry from many YWAM leaders outside of the base. In that time, the rest of us in the arts ministry were looking after the house and working on our skills. Me and Melody, my fellow visual artist, watched so many tutorials for figure and portrait drawing in those months, I never want to hear the name YouTube ever again! Just kidding. We worked in a lot of basic areas of drawing, with pencils and charcoals and ink. We sketched profiles, different angles, portrait, shading, and every individual feature of the human face. Also, we are working on producing our January team newsletter, so be on the lookout for that at the end of the month.We also took a lot of time to pray and ask God what He wants us to do with the visual arts in the internship. We have five students coming now at the end of the month! Four are visual/photography, and one is a dancer. We are going to combine the visual track with some photography, and I am really excited to get my camera back out. We want to do something more in the prophetic, than working too much in practical. As a photography project, we want to link Soho (the party and prostitution area of London) with Notting Hill. There is a feeling in Notting Hill of don't look don't see. More than just an ignorance, it is a blatant turning away from everything that could make a person uncomfortable. So we want to bring things to light, especially about the prostitution in London, that these girls are people too, just like you and me.
The holiday season flew by with lots of lights, fellowship, food and fireworks. We spent Christmas Eve together in the DTS house with amazing friends, amazing bbq, secret santa and a time of worship before midnight. New Years Eve we went out to a brazilian barbecue place, and then walked to Trafalgar Square to watch the fireworks. It was a bit of a rainy night, but we enjoyed being together and celebrating a new year with God.
I feel that this is a year that God is going to bring back a lot of the things I like to do, but have forgotten to make time for, like writing, or photography, and teaching as well. These things I've kind of pushed to the side, and thought of them as just hobbies, instead of skills that God has given me. He is opening doors back into each of these areas, and I'm excited to see where He takes me. As a team we are still looking for a new place to expand into. We are full, and I mean FULL in our house. If any of the girls from this internship stay, we are going to be way past fire safety regulations! So with that, please pray for us, that we find the right house, and that God will give us favor in the housing market and with landlords, etc. We would love to have a place that has some transformable studio space, for dancing and painting and music.
Also, we are going to Argentina for our outreach with the internship! This is really exciting, because it is the first time as a team that we will be going back to where it all started. Much of our spiritual inheritance as a base and as a ministry is from leaders and bases in Argentina. We will be going to the YWAM Argentina National Staff Retreat, and the cities of Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. With this, we have a higher financial need. Total, it is estimated about $3000 each person, including airfare, food, accommodation, and local transport. At this point, I believe I have about half of that, and two months to raise the rest. God has been so faithful, in donations from people and with some small jobs I have been able to do for my church here, and I believe he will do the rest. If you feel to support me financially, please email me or my mom. Thankyou so much for all of your prayers and encouragement. It means more to me than any price could pay. Bless you all in this new year, with new challenges from God, and new opportunities to go higher and further with Him.
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