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Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Life of a YWAMer (Vlog #3 - The Trilogy)

Hey all,
Here's the latest videocast up on youtube, created by YWAM Denver, which entails what all their Fall quarter schools are up to.  There's some great video shots of the Eagle Rock Campus (which is where I am based) and the mountains surrounding the campus too.  So sit back, grab a Tim Tam and enjoy ;)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lo2gvhQTh0)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!!!

WHAT?!?!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

After a tough Saturday of tearing down walls and breaking chains, I awoke on Sunday with an utmost peace, amongst the confusion I was feeling, like I have not experienced in a very long time.  Two songs of praise were also in my head and I also had no doubts on outreach locations.

Previously I mentioned about the outreach locations being a choice of Uganda/Tanzania, Costa Rica, and Colombia!  Well, I was previously tossing up between Costa Rica and Colombia, and there was also a little aspiration to go to Uganda/Tanzania too... but with no qualms inside my spirit or soul, I've officially decided to go to...




I have not felt such a peace like this in a long time.  I am really looking forward to seeing what God is going to do, meeting the people and receiving a heart for this beautiful nation!




To get to Colombia I will need to raise $3, 200.  I am planning on sending out a general newsletter, and then a support letter to see if you could help in any way possible, even if it only appears small to you, it will all add up!  I am believing God will provide it through your hearts, as there is a peace in my heart, and hopefully I will learn a lesson of trust and obedience and maybe more through it all.  

A portion of this money is due in 2 weeks, so it's hitting me hard that I need to get the news out there.  If you could help in anyway, please let me know.  

Thanks for being so amazing and I hope you have a great week!

Have a great day and GBUG (God Bless U Good)

With lots of love,

Kara




THE LIFE OF A YWAMer - Vlog 2 (The Saga Continues)


ENJOY!

The Life of a YWAMer (The Video Snippet Saga)

Hey all,
Here's a short snip of what the first week looked like at YWAM Denver... I'll be adding these up here when I see them.  Some of them I'm in, some of them I'm not (see if you can spot me - WHERE'S WALLY?), but they are totally good to just watch for an informal laugh and to put a smile on your face for the day ;)


I'll load week 2 up this morning as well, as it's currently 0530, and hopefully chuck an update up of what has been happening and what is going to be happening, as well as where I'm going on outreach!

Have a great day and GBUG (God Bless U Good)

Friday, October 12, 2012

A PARTY IN HIS HOUSE

It's only been just over one week since I've started the Young People's DTS and boy what an amazing time it has been.

Even though it's my second time, I am learning so much. But I have also had some challenging times with frustrations, fears, tears and confusion.

Some of these came on expectantly, some of it came on by surprise. One in particular was while I was climbing up Eagle Rock mountain, pictured below. In climbing this massive, rocky mountain, we were told to stay to the left of the mountain. "Sure" I thought. "That will be easy" I thought. But in what I thought was just a smooth hop scotch turned into me being stranded between 10 and 30 metres up a cliff, 3 metres before the top but with no way to get up.

Even though God directed my feet to safe footholds, there was no where else I could go. Thankfully one of my leaders was able to climb up, and after one and a half hours was able to help me down.

This taught me multiple lessons. One, my stubbornness can be really dangerous. Two, you really need to listen to leaders and follow them to the dotted line. Three, even if you think you'll end up on the same flat path as everyone else, it isn't always the case. Four, this can apply to other aspects in life, thinking that a temptation is only a soft core temptation compared to the hardcore temptation you were previously tempted by. However, it is still as dangerous as the hardcore temptation as it can cause just as much harm, if not more harm, than the previous temptation.

There has been so much more that I am learning about and so much that I want to share, but that will have to wit until another time.

(Eagle Rock)

(The view I saw looking down from the cliff face - where I was rescued)

(YWAM Eagle Rock Campus from the unofficially named Eagle Rock Mountain)

Friday, October 05, 2012

Outreach Locations!!!

So, this is just a random post of outreach locations.  I will eventually fill you in more if you haven't been getting the newsletters.  I'm still praying about the location, but this is the details of all the outreach locations that I am praying about.

Colombia - $3,200
"I would love for you to join me on outreach to the beautiful country of Colombia where you can use your giftings to minister and love on people! For the first three weeks we'll be in the city of Pereira working with a new church plant, building relationships with the local people, evangelising ministering at an orphanage, and interceding for the city.  Then we will go to Leticia which is in the Amazon.  We'll be working with the YWAM base there doing evangelism, helping with their medical brigade and putting on a children's program.  The people of this country are so warm, loving and welcoming and it will be a life-changing time of building friendships and sharing Jesus' love!" - Jenna Cassel

Uganda and Tanzania - $3,700
"AWAKENING! Our 8 week outreach will be divided between Jinja, Uganda (5 weeks) and Dares Salaam, Tanzania (3 weeks).  The Lord has been birthing incredible things in both locations and it is such a joy to partner with Him as He awakens millions of hearts and minds to His glorious truth and light!  We will be involved in a myriad of activities ranging from showing the Jesus Film to unreached people groups, ministering in jails, hospitals, children's homes and orphanages, and meeting some practical needs via building, painting, and cleaning projects.  Be prepared for wildness as we, rooted in radical intimacy with the Lord, boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make/train disciples!" - Andrew Farland

Costa Rica - $2,400
"A week working on the Pacific Coast with children at risk, doing arts, crafts, dramas, games and perhaps even teaching some surf lessons! One week of wilderness survival training in the forests of Cartago Province (NIKO).  Serving an indigenous community in the Talamanca Mountains, Earthquake relief work in the Guancatse Province, possible even a boat trip to a remote tribe! We will be doing work projects of various kinds, local evangelism, intercessory prayer, speaking and working with churches, youth, skate kids and definitely doing some Bible distribution!  These outreach opportunities are diverse and once in a lifetime! My heart is to serve the people of Costa Rica, show Jesus in every circumstance, let our lives be the most powerful and attractive evangelism and just enjoy living the good life with our Lord!" - Lars Lindguist