In a little less then two hours us Trekkers will be dead silent (for once). This afternoon we are heading in to a 48 hours stretch of silence to just "Be still, and know that he is God". To sit and listen to a God that desires to be in relationship with us. Talk to him, read his word. Get rid of the distractions of life by putting away computers, phones and ipods and even saying "no" to communication with each other. Just so that we can be completely focused on God. I mean, even Jesus went off by himself to talk to his Father, and if he needs that surely we do as well. I'm really excited for this, it's a bit daunting but really 48 hours where I get my pen, journal, Bible and the God who I love sounds like a phenomenal couple of days and really, I'm trying not to go into it with expectations of what God will or won't say. This is his time to do with what he will and I'm just excited for it.
Although, this IS me, and I don't think I've ever been silent for more then five hours in a row in my life. But I think God is big enough, powerful enough, and awesome enough to shut me up for a little while.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
home sweeeet home
Thursday, January 13, 2011
settling in.
I must say, so far living here at the Mark Centre has been awesome.
Having room mates, living in community, all that stuff that I was really nervous about has so far been a big blessing. This past Tuesday being the combination of my 19th birthday and my Great-Grandmother's passing definitely made the day unusual, but somehow being here away from the noise of home made getting through it remarkably easy. I mean, part of me was definitely wishing that I could be at home with them through it all and for the funeral tomorrow and whatnot but THIS is definitely where God wants me, no doubt about it. Plus everyone here was both really encouraging about the whole 'birthday' thing and really kind about great-grandma's passing.
Last night I had the privilege of hearing a presentation done and later talking with a man who has spent time in 'creative access' countries (creative access countries are countries where the church is persecuted and missionaries are not allowed in). It has just been awesome to see all the people I've met and hear their stories and how God is using them. So far, I am just loving it.
hopefully in the near future I'll get to post some pictures of Abby, once this rain lets up and I can take my camera outside!
Having room mates, living in community, all that stuff that I was really nervous about has so far been a big blessing. This past Tuesday being the combination of my 19th birthday and my Great-Grandmother's passing definitely made the day unusual, but somehow being here away from the noise of home made getting through it remarkably easy. I mean, part of me was definitely wishing that I could be at home with them through it all and for the funeral tomorrow and whatnot but THIS is definitely where God wants me, no doubt about it. Plus everyone here was both really encouraging about the whole 'birthday' thing and really kind about great-grandma's passing.
Last night I had the privilege of hearing a presentation done and later talking with a man who has spent time in 'creative access' countries (creative access countries are countries where the church is persecuted and missionaries are not allowed in). It has just been awesome to see all the people I've met and hear their stories and how God is using them. So far, I am just loving it.
hopefully in the near future I'll get to post some pictures of Abby, once this rain lets up and I can take my camera outside!
Monday, January 10, 2011
I'm Off.
Well, i'm here. Finally.
It feels like the 'getting here' process was so long and arduous that just being here feels like some huge accomplishment. but I'm here, in a room I share at the lovely MARK centre in Abbotsford, BC with three other girls. Today (which is the first official start of the program even though I got in last night) was a day of many introductions, both to each other, our surroundings and the program itself. To top it off we went to Granville Market to take a look around and just have some fun together, with part of that fun being the realization that the market is closed on Mondays, but like I said, fun none the less. And we read the entire book of Mark today, out loud.
Did I mention that today feels like the longest day ever?
However I am quite excited to find out the three different assignment possibilities, (which are) Ukraine, Germany and the Philippines. I'm so thrilled. And whilst all three countries seem quite 'developed' MBMSI intentionally sends missionaries to countries that are less then 3% Christian, so they know what they are doing.
So anyways, I'm going to be (trying, I promise) to update this thing fairly regularly. Peace out people who read blogs.
It feels like the 'getting here' process was so long and arduous that just being here feels like some huge accomplishment. but I'm here, in a room I share at the lovely MARK centre in Abbotsford, BC with three other girls. Today (which is the first official start of the program even though I got in last night) was a day of many introductions, both to each other, our surroundings and the program itself. To top it off we went to Granville Market to take a look around and just have some fun together, with part of that fun being the realization that the market is closed on Mondays, but like I said, fun none the less. And we read the entire book of Mark today, out loud.
Did I mention that today feels like the longest day ever?
However I am quite excited to find out the three different assignment possibilities, (which are) Ukraine, Germany and the Philippines. I'm so thrilled. And whilst all three countries seem quite 'developed' MBMSI intentionally sends missionaries to countries that are less then 3% Christian, so they know what they are doing.
So anyways, I'm going to be (trying, I promise) to update this thing fairly regularly. Peace out people who read blogs.
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