Well it's my first post on the blog! I've never thought of myself as someone who had an interesting enough life or viewpoint to write a blog, so this is all very new to me, but I suppose this is just one more step in getting myself set up for this crazy adventure I'm going on. It's a baby step really, but lots of baby steps can make up for a lot of distance and before you know it, your little feet have taken you all the way across the kitchen to the cookie jar that's just in reach.
I'll back up for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about. The last few months have been crazy for me. I've had some pivotal points where I realized that I really need to take a stand and decide who I'm living to please, the world or God. I decided that I wanted please God alone and since then I've had a radical shift in perspective. My life is filled with joy, peace and purpose beyond myself. That is why I decided that I needed to give something back since so much has been given to me.
I felt strongly lead to attend a Discipleship Training School (DTS) in January with a large, global organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM), but there was the matter of choosing the base. YWAM has bases all over the world. I have friends who attended, or are attending, a DTS in Australia, but the schools are as close to home as Toronto. I started on a massive search for schools, shooting emails left and right and praying hard. Oddly enough, my choice of school depended very little on the emails I sent out.
I had total peace about going to YWAM Colorado Springs Strategic Frontiers. Just thinking about being anywhere else made me feel uneasy. When I got my call for acceptance while sitting in the dentists office, I could barely contain myself! The combination of good news from YWAM and bad news from the dentist somewhat resembled the sensation of eating the most rich chocolate cheesecake ever made while at the top of the Drop Zone at Canada's Wonderland... it's awesome, then down you go!
Here's more about the DTS: I'll be spending 3 months at the base in Colorado for an intensive "Lecture Phase" The topics include: Hearing God's voice, God's heart for the nations, Worship and intercession, Spiritual Warfare, the Character of Christ, Worldview, Principals of Evangelism and more
Then, I will be heading out to the 10/40 window (Northern Africa to Eastern Asia) for 10-12 weeks of outreach to put all that I've learned into practice. The 10/40 window is an area where only 2% of the people have even HEARD the story of Christ. The exact location is not determined, but I know I'll be working with missionaries already in the area teaching english, working with children, AIDS and human trafficking victims. These are people who need to know the unconditional love and hope of God and it will be our team's job to bring it to them through our words and actions.
Unfortunately, there's a pricetag. Lecture and Outreach phase cost $5200 together without airfare to Colorado or the outreach location or other expenses. This figure is daunting, but I'm not backing down. I have full confidence that this is where God wants me, so I know that he will provide the means to get there. If it is in your heart to support me financially, don't hesitate to contact me at kathleenf29@hotmail.com. It's not necessary to give. The fact that you care enough to read my story and keep me in your prayers means everything.
Well that's about it. As I take more steps towards the start of this journey, you will see this blog updated. Once I set out for Colorado Springs and even my outreach location I will do my best to share my thoughts and experiences with all of you.
Thanks for reading,
God bless!
~Kathleen
I felt strongly lead to attend a Discipleship Training School (DTS) in January with a large, global organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM), but there was the matter of choosing the base. YWAM has bases all over the world. I have friends who attended, or are attending, a DTS in Australia, but the schools are as close to home as Toronto. I started on a massive search for schools, shooting emails left and right and praying hard. Oddly enough, my choice of school depended very little on the emails I sent out.
I had total peace about going to YWAM Colorado Springs Strategic Frontiers. Just thinking about being anywhere else made me feel uneasy. When I got my call for acceptance while sitting in the dentists office, I could barely contain myself! The combination of good news from YWAM and bad news from the dentist somewhat resembled the sensation of eating the most rich chocolate cheesecake ever made while at the top of the Drop Zone at Canada's Wonderland... it's awesome, then down you go!
Here's more about the DTS: I'll be spending 3 months at the base in Colorado for an intensive "Lecture Phase" The topics include: Hearing God's voice, God's heart for the nations, Worship and intercession, Spiritual Warfare, the Character of Christ, Worldview, Principals of Evangelism and more
Then, I will be heading out to the 10/40 window (Northern Africa to Eastern Asia) for 10-12 weeks of outreach to put all that I've learned into practice. The 10/40 window is an area where only 2% of the people have even HEARD the story of Christ. The exact location is not determined, but I know I'll be working with missionaries already in the area teaching english, working with children, AIDS and human trafficking victims. These are people who need to know the unconditional love and hope of God and it will be our team's job to bring it to them through our words and actions.
Unfortunately, there's a pricetag. Lecture and Outreach phase cost $5200 together without airfare to Colorado or the outreach location or other expenses. This figure is daunting, but I'm not backing down. I have full confidence that this is where God wants me, so I know that he will provide the means to get there. If it is in your heart to support me financially, don't hesitate to contact me at kathleenf29@hotmail.com. It's not necessary to give. The fact that you care enough to read my story and keep me in your prayers means everything.
Well that's about it. As I take more steps towards the start of this journey, you will see this blog updated. Once I set out for Colorado Springs and even my outreach location I will do my best to share my thoughts and experiences with all of you.
Thanks for reading,
God bless!
~Kathleen
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