ALOHA YWAM!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObjd5wrgZ8
Revelation Song - Kari Jobe


This is YWAM
[WORSHiP] : we are called to praise and worship God alone

[HOLiNESS] : we are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God

[WiTNESS] : we are called to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him

[PRAYER]: we are called to engage in intercessory prayer for the people and causes on God`s heart, including standing against evil in every form

[FELLOWSHiP] : we are called to commit to the church in both its local nurturing expression and its mobile multiplying expression


The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an intensive Christian training course beginning with a 12 week lecture/teaching phase, followed by a practical field assignment of at least eight weeks.


I`m at a point where I cannot yet describe in words all the ways the Lord is revealing Himself to me, so I will give you a broad idea of the environment I am in for now.


Mission Statement
In response to Jesus` commands (Matthew 22:37-38, 28:18-20) and the desperate need for biblical transformation of peoples and nations, the University of Nations Kona is called to equip servant leaders in the seven spheres of society.

The Seven Spheres of Society
1.Family 2.Religion 3.Education 4.Government
5.Arts&Entertainment 6.Media 7.Business/Science&Technology

Vision Statement
To send out thousands of men and women whose reference point is the nature and character of God, who value God`s love for all peoples, who have vision and passion for discipling nations, who are equipped with essential skills, and who demonstrate His ways in service throughout all spheres of society.

I arrived late on Sunday night and met my six wonderful roommates.
Grace - California
Kayla - Oregon
Camilla - Norway
Stephanie - Oregon
Samila (Sammi) - Brazil
Stacy - Korea

What an amazing week it has been so far! Breakfast is served each morning from 6:15 to 7:15. Monday mornings, the entire campus meets together in the Ohana Court, Ohana being `Family` in Hawaiian, for an hour of worship and praise. There are three DTS programs which all vary in focuses, as well as other internships and schools people have come to be a part of. My class met from 9 to 12 that morning and I was FINALLY able to meet my new brothers and sisters. I have been praying before meeting them that God would build all of us up so we can strongly encourage one another these next few months. Lunch is served from 12 to 1 daily, and Monday afternoon was a day of registration and exploration of the beautiful campus. Dinner is each evening from 5 to 6 and most evenings there is another class/seminar. Today felt as though things are becoming routine, and it was also the first day students served in our work duties. For two hours every afternoon, we serve in small groups assigned to tasks that vary from kitchen projects to web design to office work. I serve on a team with five other girls- Emma, Cho, Lia (all from Korea), Maria from Norway, and April (USA). We meet at the preschool and begin first by holding hands and lifting our hearts to God Almighty. Today our prayers included thanks to God for the opportunity of service, that we may encourage eachother, that we may find the two hours before us a great time to spend talking with our Father in Heaven, and that we keep cheerful hearts as we work. April is an assistant to Anna, the preschool director, while our four friends clean different classrooms and offices. I was so glad to volunteer to be grounds keeper when no one else was interested! God has really provided a way for me to get my hands dirty and really find joy in it. I pull weeds, rake mango leaves, and empty the trash. I found myself almost crying in one moment, praying for the children who would be running around all over again tomorrow. More than half the school is made of children from the community and a lot are unaware that God loves them.
We have the evening off from night seminar tonight and Grace and I have come back to our room after a great few games of volleyball. Many of the locals come to the base to play and I hope to make some friends in the weeks and months to come.


I am learning to see God in everything around me and thank everyone who has been praying on my behalf.
Father God,
Invade us with the knowledge of you! Bring unity to my DTS team, strengthen the bonds we are beginning to make. All Consuming Fire, you`re my hearts desire. Living Flame of Love, come baptize us. We want to know how high, how deep, how wide is Love, Love, Love. Teach us to abide in you and wait on your voice, God! Prune us Lord, bringing transformation to the areas in our lives that are not bringing fruits to your altar. Empty me out and fill me up with your Spirit. Thank you because you`re faithful. Thank you that you are a mystery. Thank you that you provide. Thank you that you love us. You are so beautiful. I love you.