Happy Independence Day! It's our last day at the Native Bible Conference, and wow what a day today. We went to service at Glennallen Community Chapel, and the service in itself was a God marker. From the songs, to the sermon, to even the Breakdown of the Gospel in Romans on the back of the bulletin, was like God giving us exactly the message he wanted us to give the teens; and then Mrs. Hui came up with the idea of having a teen service after our typical program.
At the service, about 20 people showed up, maybe plus or minus the team, but it was still a good crowd, we did worship and our rendition of the Everything - Lifehouse skit and Bob Wendt from ABC spoke a little bit. For me, it was so powerful to see how God was working, especially in this guy Mikey's life. For those of us that met him, he's the friendly, funny, all smiles kinda guy. He was so focused during the whole service, it was like you could see the gears turning in his head. And what a "coincidence" that he just so happened to come home for the weekend because it was the holiday and he got to come to the service. He was telling us after, that he felt like it was a wake up call in his life because even though he accepted Christ there were still somethings that weren't in line in his life. I'll be praying for him, please do too.
Tomorrow we leave for Anchorage! Please pray for our Bible Club there from Tues-Thurs!
I will fear no evil, for my God is with me
and if my God is with me, whom then shall I fear?
Oh, no you never let go
through the calm and through the storm
Oh, no you never let go
in every high and every low
Oh, no you never let go
Lord, you never let go of me
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
It's not about Me. Not at all.
I need some serious prayer.
Maybe this is God's way of constantly reminding me that it's not about me. That instead of teens I'm working with kids. Out of our team and the CEF team, I am the only one my age, which makes it very difficult to talk about day to day things without feeling either too old or too young for the conversation.
I was excited for this trip because God has given me a "great story" which could very much relate to the teens in Alaska, and just how God has been faithful and gracious throughout my trials, yet God has shown me through ^^ above, that it is really not about me. It is His will that I am working with the kids, and it will be on His time for me to have a chance to really share with someone the Gospel. I think today is the first day I really felt some spiritual warfare in my heart, as my attitude was becoming very bitter towards the end of the night, and I was really just torn apart by the various frustrations I felt building up over what I wanted rather than what God has in store.
Before I ask for prayer request, I have a praise. Praise God that we have other ministry teams that we can fellowship with and share how God is working throughout this week. It has been nice to hear from people that have ministered at this conference for some time now, and it has been a blessing.
Please pray:
- For my attitude, that God will continue to show me how to trust in Him, and to wait for Him to work. Also that I can continue to show love to these kids in a very genuine way and not in a way that seems obligatory because I am ministering to them through our program.
- Please pray for the continual recovery and just overall health issues our team has been encountering
- For safety as we travel to Liberty Falls in the morning and will do hiking and a picnic; and also strength and energy for the evening conference.
Thank you, and In Him,
xtinee
Maybe this is God's way of constantly reminding me that it's not about me. That instead of teens I'm working with kids. Out of our team and the CEF team, I am the only one my age, which makes it very difficult to talk about day to day things without feeling either too old or too young for the conversation.
I was excited for this trip because God has given me a "great story" which could very much relate to the teens in Alaska, and just how God has been faithful and gracious throughout my trials, yet God has shown me through ^^ above, that it is really not about me. It is His will that I am working with the kids, and it will be on His time for me to have a chance to really share with someone the Gospel. I think today is the first day I really felt some spiritual warfare in my heart, as my attitude was becoming very bitter towards the end of the night, and I was really just torn apart by the various frustrations I felt building up over what I wanted rather than what God has in store.
Before I ask for prayer request, I have a praise. Praise God that we have other ministry teams that we can fellowship with and share how God is working throughout this week. It has been nice to hear from people that have ministered at this conference for some time now, and it has been a blessing.
Please pray:
- For my attitude, that God will continue to show me how to trust in Him, and to wait for Him to work. Also that I can continue to show love to these kids in a very genuine way and not in a way that seems obligatory because I am ministering to them through our program.
- Please pray for the continual recovery and just overall health issues our team has been encountering
- For safety as we travel to Liberty Falls in the morning and will do hiking and a picnic; and also strength and energy for the evening conference.
Thank you, and In Him,
xtinee
Friday, July 2, 2010
How Great the Father's Love for Us
Hey sorry I've been slacking on updating! Our team usually gets back by 12, and after the long day, I have been passing out when I get back -_-. That being said, this is what I'm going to do. For those of you who have been praying for me and the team, I will post this blog for you to have an updated prayer, and then hopefully later today/Friday, I will update day by day reflections/updates for you to read. Okay?
Today (Thursday) was pretty eventful, we got to see the Send North Office as well as a fish wheel, where we saw salmon get caught and filleted. For the program I think we've finally grasped the idea of being flexible yet still structured. We had planned out seperate and joint activities for both the younger kids and the teens, and in my opinion, we were able to run a little bit smoother than normal. After our program, we hung out with Rodney, and he showed us different spots where there was amazing scenery. The first spot we went to, was overlooking a river and there was a clear shot of a mountain. The sad part of it though, was that there were beer cans littered ALL over the place, and Rodney said many people come to this spot just to drink. I was so surprised that such a breathtaking view could be overlooked by a local drinking hangout spot. After that we went to another scenic look out on the way back to our cabin. On the way there Ernest took out his guitar and we started singing worship songs, even while walking from the car to the second area.
When we got there, there was basically this large cliff like area that overlooked the river, a never ending forest of trees and a huge mountain in the distance. If I could pick a word to describe it, it was majestic. And as we sang worship songs and meditated, I just felt so moved by the beautiful surroundings, I was heart broken. For me, it was just sad to think that in such a beautiful place, where God is clearly evident through his amazing creation, was so hard to see/reach because the Native people had such broken lives. Working with these kids that have so many layers of emotions built up at such a young age, and not knowing the hope that we have in God, just made me so sad. I thanked God for being so amazing, and at the same time I wept for the brokenness of the local Ahtna people.
Prayer Requests:
- That God will continue to work through our ministry and the relationships we are creating.
- That God will continue to reveal his plan and the people he wants us to minister to.
- That many of the Ahtna Natives that are still living broken lives, may find peace and hope in God.
- Most of the team members are still sick, please pray for our health, that we can muster up our strength for the last few days of our Glennallen ministry.
God Bless!
Today (Thursday) was pretty eventful, we got to see the Send North Office as well as a fish wheel, where we saw salmon get caught and filleted. For the program I think we've finally grasped the idea of being flexible yet still structured. We had planned out seperate and joint activities for both the younger kids and the teens, and in my opinion, we were able to run a little bit smoother than normal. After our program, we hung out with Rodney, and he showed us different spots where there was amazing scenery. The first spot we went to, was overlooking a river and there was a clear shot of a mountain. The sad part of it though, was that there were beer cans littered ALL over the place, and Rodney said many people come to this spot just to drink. I was so surprised that such a breathtaking view could be overlooked by a local drinking hangout spot. After that we went to another scenic look out on the way back to our cabin. On the way there Ernest took out his guitar and we started singing worship songs, even while walking from the car to the second area.
When we got there, there was basically this large cliff like area that overlooked the river, a never ending forest of trees and a huge mountain in the distance. If I could pick a word to describe it, it was majestic. And as we sang worship songs and meditated, I just felt so moved by the beautiful surroundings, I was heart broken. For me, it was just sad to think that in such a beautiful place, where God is clearly evident through his amazing creation, was so hard to see/reach because the Native people had such broken lives. Working with these kids that have so many layers of emotions built up at such a young age, and not knowing the hope that we have in God, just made me so sad. I thanked God for being so amazing, and at the same time I wept for the brokenness of the local Ahtna people.
Prayer Requests:
- That God will continue to work through our ministry and the relationships we are creating.
- That God will continue to reveal his plan and the people he wants us to minister to.
- That many of the Ahtna Natives that are still living broken lives, may find peace and hope in God.
- Most of the team members are still sick, please pray for our health, that we can muster up our strength for the last few days of our Glennallen ministry.
God Bless!
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