Missions Fest

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. This has been my favorite verse for as long as I can remember and lately what I wouldn't give to know what God holds in my future. This week after getting our Pentateuch final paper which I wrote on the created differences between males and females. It was a hugely interesting subject to me and I leanred so much, namely that God created men and women equal but distinctly different roles, which were interesting to find out and investigate. Thursday we left for Missions Fest which was awesome! Friday we went to a Hindu Temple and a Muslim Mosque, as much as we were there to learn about the other religions I found I learned a lot more about who God is grew in love for Him. I realized I take God's grace and mercy for granted so often which is something the Hindu and Muslim don't have any of. The Missions fest was amazing seeing the huge need for missions and the passion people for it. I went to one seminar that was a huge call to action for Christians and when I left the room I was really evaluating my faith. Today at Church Dan, Scott and I got to lead Sunday School. I would have to say we were rather unprepared only learning the night before that we were leading Sunday School. I am really starting to enjoy Warmland connecting with the people (children) more each Sunday. It's really cool to be a part of the growth that is happening at Warmland!

Amazing Grace

Semester two is off to a very interesting start for me. Getting back was hard in a lot of ways, I didn't feel ready to leave when the time came to come back. When I did get back everything was different, which I suppose is natural but definitely a hard adjustment. This past week we spent Monday until Friday on beautiful Mount Washington snowboarding, hot tubbing and sharing our hearts with each other. As amazing as snowboarding was my favorite times were 8:30 at night when we would get together and share what God is doing in our lives. Alex shared her testimony which was a huge challenge to the rest of us to have Jesus as enough for us no matter the situation. That is something that has definiately been on my heart, is Jesus completely enough for me? I KNOW in my head that he is enough, but I want it to be more than that. The last night there we each shared our dreams or passions, at first I thought it would be really boring to hear each persons dream, which I was surprised, but once we started sharing I realized what a powerful and awesome time it was. I loved hearing how each persons passion and dream suited them and came from God. I also found myself thinking of so many passions I have that I didn't know I had or had simply forgot about. Sunday morning I got to help out with children's church at Warmland which I love. I lead a small group on a scavenger hunt looking for God in creation. That is one way I know I have changed this year, I have started seeing God everywhere. I see God is creation, and in so many of my fellow Kaleo students which is so amazing!

Kaleo Ministry Jan 08

Hey all!!! Good to be back on beautiful Vancouver Island :D Earlier this week we finished up our first class of the semester Pentateach which was so interesting. I learned so many things I didn't know I didn't know. It has been difficult getting adjusted to it being a new semester. I assumed when I came back things would be the same as when I left but that is simply not the case.
Friday night we had senior high youth group which was a really fun night with a good turn out. We had a ton of different relays which were super fun to bring out a fun side of a lot of the youth. We were well prepared and had a really fun night. Sunday at Warmland was the churches one year anniversary so it's really cool to see how the church has grown in one year. Sunday there was 208 people in attendance and for a town the size of Crofton that is amazing. It's exciting to see what God is doing at Warmland.
I would appreciate prayer for working with the youth that God would give me enthusiasm and genuine love for each of the youth.