This week I got the opportunity to speak to middle schoolers at International Christian School (ICS). To be honest, I was a bit nervous. Most of my speaking experience has been overseas with a translator. I love having a translator because they can filter out any awkward comments I make, it cuts down on the amount of time I'm actually speaking and I can gather my thoughts while they translate. However, this time, that was not the case. It was just me, alone with a bunch of middle schoolers, for over an hour. I knew that I definately needed God's help or my message would tank. Thank goodness, He always comes through! I spoke about the freedom found in living for Christ. The Bible says so much to about it! These kids are at the age where they are just starting to gain more freedom. I want them to understand that Jesus loves freedom. In fact, He died for it! But we need to know to handle the freedom that is given to us. Everytime we get caught up in sin, we are actually choosing bondage. After the message, everyone seemed to have formed an understanding that we need to choose to walk in freedom by living a life of obedience to our Father in heaven. Where the spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! I never thought I would be able to speak in front of people but I guess with God all things really are possible! I am so thankful for the opportunity to practice speaking! I hope to continue improving! Galatians 5:13
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A nicknamed Ninja Star from Hope. Right now, I am doing Leadership Track, in preparation for staffing Awaken DTS in April. So basically, this is what it entails: ~We spend several hours in the prayer room a week, where we intercede for unreached nations, arts and media, teams currently on outreach, and things going on with in the United States. ~Twice a week we have lectures, along with miscellaneous meetings. Wednesday is a general lecture for the entire leadership track and friday is our elective day. I opted to take a preaching and teaching class. I am stoked to become more effective in sharing the Gospel! ~We are also memorizing The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), reading a few books, and doing assignments along with it. ~In addition, we serve the base (which is what we call the YWAM campus) in various ways. I work in the DTS office reviewing applications and interviewing future students. On Thursday nights, I get the opportunity to teach 3 and 4 year olds about the Bible. They may be young but they are passionate about Jesus! ~On Wednesdays, I go to Hope with a team of 12. This is a low income housing compound here in Kona. Most of the families are just coming off the streets after being homeless. We get to play with the elementary kids living there, show them God's love, tutor them, and teach them to serve the community by cleaning up trash together. These kids are wild and full of energy, but it is SO MUCH FUN! They are so always so excited to have us. ~I am learning so much and really growing in the area of self-discipline. This has already been a great experience and I am so excited to see what God has in store! |
1 Chronicles 16:8"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know Archives
December 2017
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