Even after being in New Zealand for a month now, I still find myself looking up into the vastness of the black sky at night here filled with the most incredible amount of stars I've ever seen, so amazed that I am really here on the other side of the world! New Zealand is a land so full of incredible natural beauty, and I am reminded more each day how blessed I am to be here preparing for missions!
It's been fun learning to understand all the "Kiwi" terms the locals use, and trying to figure out what they are saying through their thick accents...it's funny that they think we are the ones with the accent and strange words!
During our first five weeks here we have been learning a lot about living in community, intercession, and hearing God's voice. We also had an amazing two weeks of teaching and ministry with a team from Father Heart Ministries in Malaysia, who shared on the Father Heart of God. This teaching had such an impact on all of us and brought healing and freedom in such an incredible way! It's so exciting to see God working in all of our lives here, preparing us to go and share His love with others!
Our school leaders are also making sure that we have plenty of time just to rest in The Father's Love here and enjoy the beauty around us. Every weekend we have opportunities to take day trips to explore and experience more of the beauty of the South Island of NZ. I've taken some great photos and have posted them on my facebook page!
We have been spending time the past two weeks planning and praying about where we are going for our outreach in May. We would like to send two teams into China, and a team to Japan if the doors are open for us to go there in the wake of all the devastion from the earthquake and tsunami. There is a possibility of a team going to Turkey if we are unable to go to Japan.
I would appreciate your prayers for God to guide me where He wants me to go, and for provision for the remainder of the necessary funds in the next few weeks! I still need about $1,500 for outreach fees.
I am trusting that God will provide, and looking forward to an awesome time of outreach next month!
