Tonight we found out what our outreach locations were.
They are:
India
South Africa
Costa Rico
Chile
North Africa
I chose the first two, skip one and forget the last. (If that make no sense, sorry, I can't really say right now, because there might be people that are looking over my shoulder, and they can't know. I will be able to say tomorrow, though).
Thanks to everyone who sent me money for the lecture phase tuition. I will be able to go on outreach for sure. I only need $35 now! God is truly AMAZING!!!!
"I know the plans I have for you,"- This is the Lord's declaration.- "Plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Lecture Phase Tuition
Good news!!! Out of the $2215 I owed for the lecture phase, I only owe $200. There were several people who still needed money for it, so we did this thing were DTS staff and students could give to those who didn't have all the money. It was so amazing! After that happened, we took a break for lunch. After lunch, we went back into the classroom and they had all the amount on the white board. So much had been given. One guy, Michael, had no money at all when he came and his tuition was completely paid off!
Anyway, I need $200 by Monday night, or I can't go on outreach. But I'm trusting God.
Anyway, I need $200 by Monday night, or I can't go on outreach. But I'm trusting God.
Followers
For those of you who read my blog, but aren't Followers, become one, because it's so nice to see I have so many people who want to know what's happening in my life.
Five Days in Mexico
When they said we were going to a conference in the YWAM base in Tijuana, Mexico, we thought they were insane. But, as it turned out, we were wrong. We had a great time. It was like a huge prayer and intercession meeting. We had amazing speakers. The food was great, the people, friendly. The weather, gorgeous, the views, spectacular. We had a day of outreach, where the LA DTS group went to this village and repainted the inside of a church and a house, taught at an orphanage, and fixed a roof. I met some awesome Kiwis (New Zealanders). Our last night there we went to a base-wide soccer game, where the Kiwis played for the first time. They did a Haka before the game and I almost cried. If you don't know what a Haka is, you have to know, because its amazing. I suggest Bing.
This morning, before we left, they did another one, where I actually did cry.
I've noticed that YWAMers are very emotional. In a good way. We cry together, we scream together, and then cry some more. I don't think I've ever seen so many people screaming together in a 'God setting' before, except at a Chris Tomlin concert and that was loud and a ton of people. But in Tijuana, there were only, like, 250 of us and we were louder. We were totally stoked for Jesus!
The trip into Tijuana was a trip like no other. The van I was on got lost. Yes, it was the van, because I'm not going to blame Shaun. None of us knew Spanish, and all of the road signs were in Spanish. Some guy tried to get in the van, then we drove into downtown Tijuana, which is the most dangerous part. Did I mention that it was night? Then we passed a shootout. Truly terrifying, yet so fun. We arrived safely on base and we were the last of the LA group to get there. We went into the evening session, but all of us were so confused. It was almost over, anyway. We got into our beds that night, and I was so high on adrenaline from the drive that I had a hard time getting to sleep. The trip home was a little less exciting, but it was still fun. We got to sit at the border for a while, mostly because the line was moving so slow. Then, Eric, Katlyn, Breana, and I laughed for a long time. Actually, I did most of the laughing. Then I fell asleep and had weird dreams. But we got home safely.
It's funny that we all call the LA base home now. We've only been here for three weeks. But it has become home because this has become the familiar. None of us really want to leave.
This morning, before we left, they did another one, where I actually did cry.
I've noticed that YWAMers are very emotional. In a good way. We cry together, we scream together, and then cry some more. I don't think I've ever seen so many people screaming together in a 'God setting' before, except at a Chris Tomlin concert and that was loud and a ton of people. But in Tijuana, there were only, like, 250 of us and we were louder. We were totally stoked for Jesus!
The trip into Tijuana was a trip like no other. The van I was on got lost. Yes, it was the van, because I'm not going to blame Shaun. None of us knew Spanish, and all of the road signs were in Spanish. Some guy tried to get in the van, then we drove into downtown Tijuana, which is the most dangerous part. Did I mention that it was night? Then we passed a shootout. Truly terrifying, yet so fun. We arrived safely on base and we were the last of the LA group to get there. We went into the evening session, but all of us were so confused. It was almost over, anyway. We got into our beds that night, and I was so high on adrenaline from the drive that I had a hard time getting to sleep. The trip home was a little less exciting, but it was still fun. We got to sit at the border for a while, mostly because the line was moving so slow. Then, Eric, Katlyn, Breana, and I laughed for a long time. Actually, I did most of the laughing. Then I fell asleep and had weird dreams. But we got home safely.
It's funny that we all call the LA base home now. We've only been here for three weeks. But it has become home because this has become the familiar. None of us really want to leave.
What Not to Do in Mexico
DO NOT GET LOST AT NIGHT IN DOWNTOWN TIJUANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU COULD DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Super Track
The Super Track is just what the name says. SUPER!!! It has a focus only on one thing. Homeless people.
Did you know that 1 % of the American population is homeless? That's about 3.5 million people. Over 1 million childern sleep on the street or in shelters every night. About one quarter of the homeless living in cities are under the age of 18, making homeless children 39% of the homeless population in America. Adults between the ages of 31 and 50 make up the highest share. 51%. Single men make up about 40% and single women about 14%. About 40% of the men have served in the US armed forces. 11% of the homeless in uban areas are veteran of wars and armed conflicts.
The causes for homelessness vary:
1. The lack of affordable housing.
2. A national increse in poverty.
3. The lack of stable employment that pays a living wage.
4. The inability to pay for medical bills.
5. The inablity to qualify for public assistance.
6. Domesitc violence.
7. Mental illness.
8. Addictions.
Most people think that the homeless are lazy. In most cases this is not true. 13-25% of homeless men and women are employed, but as they don't have a physical adress, they can't get a good job. Most work at temporary labor agencies that offer low pay and long hours.
How many times have you passed a man on a street corner that maybe just needed a prayer? How many times have you dumped half a meal in the trash bin, when there are so many people in America alone, going hungry?
We take our homes, our beds, our clothes, and our food for granted, not even realizing that so many people don't have that.
Did you know that 1 % of the American population is homeless? That's about 3.5 million people. Over 1 million childern sleep on the street or in shelters every night. About one quarter of the homeless living in cities are under the age of 18, making homeless children 39% of the homeless population in America. Adults between the ages of 31 and 50 make up the highest share. 51%. Single men make up about 40% and single women about 14%. About 40% of the men have served in the US armed forces. 11% of the homeless in uban areas are veteran of wars and armed conflicts.
The causes for homelessness vary:
1. The lack of affordable housing.
2. A national increse in poverty.
3. The lack of stable employment that pays a living wage.
4. The inability to pay for medical bills.
5. The inablity to qualify for public assistance.
6. Domesitc violence.
7. Mental illness.
8. Addictions.
Most people think that the homeless are lazy. In most cases this is not true. 13-25% of homeless men and women are employed, but as they don't have a physical adress, they can't get a good job. Most work at temporary labor agencies that offer low pay and long hours.
How many times have you passed a man on a street corner that maybe just needed a prayer? How many times have you dumped half a meal in the trash bin, when there are so many people in America alone, going hungry?
We take our homes, our beds, our clothes, and our food for granted, not even realizing that so many people don't have that.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
10 Tips for the Beach
1. Wear a swimsuit.
2. Take a towel.
3. Take snacks and drinks.
4.Take a camera
5. Don't swallow half the water in the ocean
6. Take some friends.
7. Don't get sunburned.
8. Have fun.
9. Wave jump.
10. Laugh at yourself.
2. Take a towel.
3. Take snacks and drinks.
4.Take a camera
5. Don't swallow half the water in the ocean
6. Take some friends.
7. Don't get sunburned.
8. Have fun.
9. Wave jump.
10. Laugh at yourself.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)