Sunday, March 13, 2011

weekend

So this weekend we had workship weekend. It was a very neat experience and I most definitely stepped out of my comfort zone! I was one of the speakers  the two others were my friends, and they both spoke before me. I was definitely nervous. I spoke about what God has been showing me  lately. Mostly about trusting him and surrendering to his will. I have been blessed profusely through this process and trip, I can't imagine what will happen when I get back and I cannot wait to see.
One of the neat things I was able to experience was on sturday everyone went of three missions. One for biulding and repairing something (I dont remember) A kids carnival at a refugee apartment complex, and a sports camp at another refugee apartment. The last one was the event I was able to help out. It was so incredible, I met 3 girls my age from Kenya, and a little boy from Uganda! It was so neat to here their point of view of Uganda, and America. They really were thankful for their circumstances. Now they were not in beautifull condos or a mansion, they were in the poorer part of nashville, and in refugee apartments! It made me realized how blessed I am and how much God has given me. I am so happy I was able to experience what I did this week end it was incredible.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
colossians 3:15-17

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

almost there

I have less than 4 months to go untill I go to Africa. I am excited, I am nervous, I am stressed, I am overwhelmed, and I am gratefull. Every time I become weary I remind myself how much God loves me and is behind me. I have began to grow assurance in His will, and I am trying to let go and surrender it to him everyday. It is most defintely a battle, I am stubborn, and it is really scary but He's the one who made it happen. I have assurance he will see it through.

This is a video of Kampala, The capital of Uganda, and what I have heard is similar to Busia, the place I will be going.