A familiar path, like clockwork a new quarter commences at YWAM Honolulu and a reset button in our lives is pushed. Often times leaving us temporarily out-of sorts, we adjust to shifts in the spiritual and physical. September 2013 is happening, we're off the ground and on our feet walking it. A new start, the fall quarter has begun at YWAM Honolulu. 3 schools in progress; English DTS (Discipleship Training School), SBS (School of Biblical Studies), and SOME (School Of Missions and Evangelism). An additional 50+ people have moved onto our 3 acre base within the past few weeks, we're cozy. My primary responsibilities as a base-operational staff revolve around managing the YWAM Honolulu Hospitality Guest House (~2 years and counting!). In addition, there has been some new things added to my life...
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I am now teaching on Worship, a small "break out group" of 5 DTS students and 2 DTS staff, once a week for an hour. My first time teaching at YWAM! A glimpse of what I will be teaching on; defining worship, summary of some major world religion and cult expressions of worship, Biblical examples through the Old and New Testament of worship, personal verse corporate and lifestyles of worship, typologies and styles of Worship, modern day Christian worship movements across the globe; ect. On the first day (this past Thursday) I asked their reasoning for choosing the Worship break out group and what they hope to see from our time together. The responses varied, as expected. Some desiring freedom and understanding of the purpose of worship, some questioning how Worship actually effects the spiritual realm, some searching to carry Worship into different areas of their lives, others choose just because they love God and love music, and so on. I am excited to see what these next 5 weeks have in store as we all learn and grow together.
I am now also leading additional worship music throughout the week, in new settings and with new arrangements of people. I'm blessed by returning staff, who I have had the pleasure leading worship with in the past, now back! I am now helping in leading the weekly DTS Worship nights. At which times much ministry and freedom has been found entering and soaking in God's presence. I have also recently started playing keyboard at my home church Christ Fellowship, rotating Sunday mornings with continuing running the sound board. Also, YWAM Honolulu will again be volunteering at River of Life (homeless feeding service and rehabilitation center) this quarter, at which times I look forward to join in again (after a long summer break) by plugging in and playing background worship music in their cafeteria during the mealtimes, as my schedule allows. (I will be continuing playing keyboard and singing in the YWAM Launch band at our weekly meetings. As well as being on the rotation for leading YWAM base Worship during intercession every Monday morning. Plus on rotation for leading worship Friday nights in Chinatown at PS150. Also in the YWAM Honolulu prayer room mon-fri, every lunch hour, at which time the Worship leaders (-including yours truly:) take turns leading worship with intercession/scripture reading.)
This quarter I am also now the Chinatown outreach base-staff leader for the current DTS. I'll be helping to drive 15 passenger vans full of DTS students, and do outreach, in Chinatown every Friday night. I look forward to introducing 20+ students from across the world to my friends in Chinatown, and to have them come alongside and take part in the work God is doing in the broken-down and darkness in Chinatown. We are partnering with PS150 (see past blogs explaining this ministry); giving messages, leading worship, street evangelism, ect.
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Honestly, this season kicked off and I immediately felt very stretched, a full plate of responsibilities and opportunities at; YWAM Honolulu, my local home church, and with community outreaches such as PS150, and other night outreaches that I am still connected with on a lesser volume due to my packed schedule. On top of this, my part time job as a Medical Assistant has been evolving as a Dr. that I work for has switched his practice to a concierge/boutique style medicine. The blessing to this switch is my medical skills are expanding as we are now servicing a larger amount of tests in office including; blood draws, EKG, PFTs, vision, hearing, and more. Perhaps in a bigger picture God is equipping me for a broader spectrum of medical mission work... or at least how to multitask! In the midst of all this, I have been increasingly stirred to press in and seek God's face.
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PRAYER POINTS
to REST
*To live in that peace that passes all understanding is a beautiful thing. To fall more in love with Jesus. To spend extended quite times with the Lord. To be filled up and invested in friends. To enjoy God's creation!
that the JOY of the Lord would be my strength
*With out it I couldn't do what I'm doing. I NEED, and want:), more of the joy of the Lord in my life!
PROVISION for carrying on
*Never once have I gone hungry or been without shelter over these past two years as a full-time missionary. God has provided, 2 faithful supporters, and a supplemental income working as a Medical Assistant. I believe there is even more I would be able to do for the Kingdom with an increase of supporting partnerships, please consider:)
practical needs & dreams...
*I desire to widen my perspective and visit other hubs of Worship for the sake of gleaning, giving, and growing. I would like to visit the University of the Nations prayer room in Kona, and/or the International House of Prayer in Kansas city. Both locations I have contacts and possibilities of housing available. I am considering short visit(s) before the year ends, if the Lord wills.
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*I desire to go to the nations. I am passionate about ushering God's presence in dark places... there are many dark places all around the world! My heart is for outreach, pioneering, community living, the poorest and the darkest, third world countries, and simply living to share the good news -the love of Jesus! If the Lord wills, I'd love to go on a short term mission with in the next 12 months... or go to a third world country long term! Whatever God says:)
fresh VISION
*Anything can happen, life is an adventure. My 2 year commitment to YWAM Honolulu ended Sept 1st, 2013. I have been in revaluation of where God is calling. I am committed here and now to all the responsibilities mentioned above, through December 2013. Change is happening and coming, YWAM offers much freedom and many opportunities in many directions. Asking the Lord for fresh vision!
