WEEK FOUR. 2/1 - 2/7 our first corporate week

Hey everyone!

This week was corporate week, meaning that all the different DTS' had class together.  It was nice because we got to meet people from other schools, like Ships, or Fire and Fragrance.  We also had a different speaker every day of the week.  I've gotten used to the schedule here, so a little change was nice (:

Autumn was rooting for the
Seahawks (:

Backtrack to the weekend, Super bowl Sunday, Autumn and I went to a friend's place off base to watch it, but it turned out that the TV didn't even work so we "kinda" watched the superbowl on the computer.  It was more like a jam session/hangout.  Autumn and Steve played guitar and ukulele and I worked on a dread for Austin. (:

Those guys who live off base, Kris, Austin, Micah, and Steve, have a homeless ministry here in Kona.  On Monday nights, they have Feeding With Friends, where they just love on the homeless and feed them, and they go out to the streets about once a day (: The homeless community here in Kona is large and with that there's drug problems.  So many people go out into the world from this YWAM base, but these guys recognize the need for Jesus's light here in Kona.  I'm usually pretty busy, but I hope to go out with them sometime and get to know some of the people on the streets!

ready to learn haha

Monday night Ministry night, of course SOMETHING happened.  It's always so eventful!  Tonight they asked that we pray for healing over people.  A lot of people got healed from back and neck pains.  I walked over to Erika (Monika's sister)  and as I put my hand on her to pray, I immediately broke down in tears.  And later I prayed for Monika as well, and there's something about these sisters.  They're always falling when they encounter the Holy Spirit (:  So I was BEHIND Monika as she was falling, and I didn't know what I was doing so I kept holding her up... eventually I let her fall haha.  After the healings the prayer room just erupted in JOY.  People were laughing and smiling.  Monika fell a second time, and the smile on her face just looked like the epitome of joy.  It was so beautiful!  But yeah, that was like the best night ever.  It was just so much fun. 

On Wednesday, Danny Lehmann spoke and we took communion.  It was the first time taking communion since I've been here, which was nice because I've honestly missed it so much.  I used to take it every week at my home church (shout-out to evc <3 )

Me, Autumn, Yohan, and Ryan

Thursday, Darlene Cunningham spoke!  It was so cool to hear from a woman who lived out her life in complete obedience to God.  She talked about having an unoffendable heart, which doesn't mean that things don't bother you, but instead that you are quick to forgive, love, and bless the people who hurt you.  It was good to hear because I had been struggling with something someone had said, but God just confirmed that I needed to let it go to Him and forgive them!

Honestly, week four was difficult for me.  Corporate week made it hard to focus, I haven't been getting enough sleep, and a lot of things were going on that just made things hard.

With the weekend God brought peace and rest.  And just to let you guys know, week five was a lot better (:

Morgan braided my dreads(:

I'm still very much in need of funds so that I can buy my flight tickets to the Marshall Islands!  So if it's in your heart to partner with me or to continue to support me please do!  You can donate through my paypal OR If you'd like to DIRECTLY donate to my account (not through paypal or checks) you can through this link HERE.

Also, if you'd like to listen to my lectures and hear what I've been learning, feel free to listen to our podcast!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/engage-dts-2015-podcast/id957501119?mt=2

Thanks again to everyone who's keeping up with my journey and who's been supporting me! (:

Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:15

Lecture Funds: 4235.00 /4235.00 !!!
MARSHALL ISLANDS Funds: 1300 / 4000-6000
Total Funded: $5535.00 


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