The weeks leading this school have flown by. It's hard to believe that in 3 short weeks, I will be going with 11 other girls to Thailand for 2 months. It seems like I was just in Uganda. Whitney and I have been blessed with a great school that is hungry for God. Our staff team has been amazing and jumping in to help any where they see a need. I've definitely been learning how to lead people even more now that I'm leading the DTS. You have to be completely selfless, patient, gentle, wise, and an over-communicator. I've learned that you really have to sit down with people- talk things through. I love how God keeps guiding me and showing me things about my character that He's trying to work on. I love how He continuosly puts situations in front of me that I can grow from. There have been a couple different instances these past weeks where I'm reminded of that verse "God makes all things work together for His good".... It's a simple phrase that provides so much peace and freedom.
Just around a week ago, we realized that the team planning to go to Uganda still needs thousands of dollars for the whole team to go. Tons of questions and doubts arose within the students and even some staff. Why would this happen if God wants the people there to be reached? Then I'm reminded of that verse above, and am able to trust completely that God sees the big picture, and will use this situation to grow the faith of that team. Whatever ends up happening with them, I know that God is in control, and He can use that team wherever they go. We'll find out if they will be going on Wednesday because that is their deadline to get the money in.
This past Sunday we held our first ever in YWAM Sunshine Coast history, Outreach Olympics. One of the base leaders gave me and Whit the idea, and we decided to have a go at it. We had 9 different events- from eating brains and heart to swimming into the ocean to memorize a code off of a floating bottle. The whole time our teams had to wear 10 lb. backpacks and points were taken off if anyone complained. It was a great simulation of some outreach situations. It helped us staff see how our team works together and pointed out how different people react in stressful situations! It was awesome! Team Uganda ended up winning the $75 prize that will go towards a team party on outreach.
I would love if you could stand with me in prayer about all the things needing to get done before we leave for Thailand, for my staff team to stay united and not get burnt out, for finances for our Ugandan team, and for continuous revelation from God.
Much Love!
Just around a week ago, we realized that the team planning to go to Uganda still needs thousands of dollars for the whole team to go. Tons of questions and doubts arose within the students and even some staff. Why would this happen if God wants the people there to be reached? Then I'm reminded of that verse above, and am able to trust completely that God sees the big picture, and will use this situation to grow the faith of that team. Whatever ends up happening with them, I know that God is in control, and He can use that team wherever they go. We'll find out if they will be going on Wednesday because that is their deadline to get the money in.
This past Sunday we held our first ever in YWAM Sunshine Coast history, Outreach Olympics. One of the base leaders gave me and Whit the idea, and we decided to have a go at it. We had 9 different events- from eating brains and heart to swimming into the ocean to memorize a code off of a floating bottle. The whole time our teams had to wear 10 lb. backpacks and points were taken off if anyone complained. It was a great simulation of some outreach situations. It helped us staff see how our team works together and pointed out how different people react in stressful situations! It was awesome! Team Uganda ended up winning the $75 prize that will go towards a team party on outreach.
I would love if you could stand with me in prayer about all the things needing to get done before we leave for Thailand, for my staff team to stay united and not get burnt out, for finances for our Ugandan team, and for continuous revelation from God.
Much Love!
Outreach Olympics- Team Thailand
