This week's lectures were on 'Identity'. It was also a very emotional week for everyone. These three weeks have been essential to digging up and setting fire to the junk in our lives and moving forward onto the full life that God has planned for us. To continue to walk in truth and not listen to the lies of the enemy that are constantly being whispered into our lives subconsciously on a regular basis. We have all become so close to each other with no sense of judgement and the joy that is eminent in all of our lives makes my heart incredibly happy! All of us are finding it difficult to believe we have only known each other for three weeks.
Last night we had a Valentine's Day party here on campus. It was a fun night to celebrate the chains that have been broken in the past two weeks and to encourage and love on one another. The staff did an awesome job of making a nice relaxing night for us students. We also made final decisions on our 'Outreach' locations.
Wednesday night all of the schools received 'Outreach' locations! I was so happy & excited to hear the locations presented that I immediately started to cry. Not because I was upset, but out of joy and awe at how amazing God is and how He knows each of our hearts better than we know them ourselves. There was no doubt in my mind which option to choose when I heard them presented. I cannot reveal my choice yet due to the leaders not wanting us to talk about our choice so as not to influence students decisions. I will let you know as soon as I can, trust me. If you are dying to know, send me a message on Facebook or an e-mail and I can inform you of my location.
OPTION ONE
minor outreach: 3 weeks. Local outreach to Mackay (4 hours from Townsville) to engage in Justice focused seminars, schools, churches, etc.
major outreach: 6 weeks, Manilla and surrounding cities and Typhoon affected area in The Philippines.
Outreach to the Philippines would include many aspects of justice such as poverty, homelessness, human trafficking, women's issues and devaluing of life. We hope to work with victims who suffered from Typhoon Haiyan and other ministries in this area.
OPTION TWO
minor outreach: Brisbane and Cherbourg. Connecting with indigenous community (Cherbourg), and inner city ministries. Possibly involved in Ship Tour aspects (details pending), as well as street evangelism and connecting with schools/churches.
major outreach: Port Moresby and Ship Tour. 2-3 weeks in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea working with other established ministries (justice focus). Potentially returning to Australia for Ship Tour along East Coast (location undetermined).
FUNDING
I am still currently $1000 short of 'Outreach' fees. I won't be departing to either of these options if I don't have the funding. I definitely feel God pushing me towards one of these options. I don't want to miss out on this opportunity. Please contact me if you would be willing to help fund me.
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