Here is my newsletter! (it's only the first two pages, sorry about that)
DTS Newsletter (2)
And here is a link to my first VIDEO UPDATE! (please excuse my awkwardness in it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epu_qOZB760&feature=youtu.be
A special thanks to Bob Humphrey for shooting and editing it :)
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
He blesses us abundantly.
The abundance of blessings that we constantly receive from God make me smile. His timing is impeccable and the blessings we receive are always exactly what we need at that given moment. From the smallest to the biggest things that we need, he always, always meets us there.
The reason why this was on my mind today is because I just got done having a coffee date with Brandi, a friend of mine, this morning! (Actually, a very recent friend of mine. We knew each other in high school, but both of us did something through YWAM post high school...so that's kind of what brought us together :) When I first got back home we talked about catching up over coffee and so we planned it, and, what do you know? Today, we spent a couple hours at Jericho Coffee talking about God and our adventures and our plans to come...and it was such an awesome blessing! God has placed a new friend in my life and is opening so many doors for the future to come.
I am so grateful for the way that God watches over me, and I thank him for all of the blessings that he places in my life, constantly. He has reassured me thus far, that with every decision I make in life--whether it be going to college or getting a job or going back to YWAM--he will always provide with what I need. Every step of the way is a big step, and I am overly happy that I get to take those steps with him. :)
I wanted to write this post on blessings because it is the Christmas season, (a season that many like to separate from the rest of the year--by making it that time 'once a year' to give, love, be jolly, and be grateful for what we have.) But I feel like sometimes we are all in need of being reminded of the blessings that take place in our lives constantly, and to remember to be thankful for them no matter the time of year. It's hard to always be grateful for those blessings when it seems that we aren't receiving them, or that God isn't providing. But, as I remind myself alllllll the time, God does know what he is doing and does know what you need when you need it.
Many crazy decisions have been made and many crazy things have been happening in this past month and a half of being home. But, seeing as my insanity has not been cured (kidding), it looks like the School of Evangelism is still currently on top of this crazy list of things to do. I am still in need of support towards this next school, and have exactly two weeks and three days until I need all of my tuition. Yes, that's right. I have until January 8th (or the 7th, more of less) to have alllllll of my tuition to go. Haha! No, I am serious.
God is good, eh? ...And slightly crazy? Yes, but that's why I love him :)
If you would love to read my newsletter (I know you would) and haven't received it through email or facebook yet, LET ME KNOW! My email is kelci_b@hotmail.com and I would love to send you a copy. If you would also like to stay in contact and keep up with all of my updates, send me YOUR email--I would love to have you in my regular contacts list. :) Guess this is all for now, folks. Talk to you soon!
Love love love,
Kelci
My facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kittyykat93
My email: kelci_b@hotmail.com
My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SpreadHISloveee?feature=mhee
The reason why this was on my mind today is because I just got done having a coffee date with Brandi, a friend of mine, this morning! (Actually, a very recent friend of mine. We knew each other in high school, but both of us did something through YWAM post high school...so that's kind of what brought us together :) When I first got back home we talked about catching up over coffee and so we planned it, and, what do you know? Today, we spent a couple hours at Jericho Coffee talking about God and our adventures and our plans to come...and it was such an awesome blessing! God has placed a new friend in my life and is opening so many doors for the future to come.
I am so grateful for the way that God watches over me, and I thank him for all of the blessings that he places in my life, constantly. He has reassured me thus far, that with every decision I make in life--whether it be going to college or getting a job or going back to YWAM--he will always provide with what I need. Every step of the way is a big step, and I am overly happy that I get to take those steps with him. :)
I wanted to write this post on blessings because it is the Christmas season, (a season that many like to separate from the rest of the year--by making it that time 'once a year' to give, love, be jolly, and be grateful for what we have.) But I feel like sometimes we are all in need of being reminded of the blessings that take place in our lives constantly, and to remember to be thankful for them no matter the time of year. It's hard to always be grateful for those blessings when it seems that we aren't receiving them, or that God isn't providing. But, as I remind myself alllllll the time, God does know what he is doing and does know what you need when you need it.
Many crazy decisions have been made and many crazy things have been happening in this past month and a half of being home. But, seeing as my insanity has not been cured (kidding), it looks like the School of Evangelism is still currently on top of this crazy list of things to do. I am still in need of support towards this next school, and have exactly two weeks and three days until I need all of my tuition. Yes, that's right. I have until January 8th (or the 7th, more of less) to have alllllll of my tuition to go. Haha! No, I am serious.
God is good, eh? ...And slightly crazy? Yes, but that's why I love him :)
If you would love to read my newsletter (I know you would) and haven't received it through email or facebook yet, LET ME KNOW! My email is kelci_b@hotmail.com and I would love to send you a copy. If you would also like to stay in contact and keep up with all of my updates, send me YOUR email--I would love to have you in my regular contacts list. :) Guess this is all for now, folks. Talk to you soon!
Love love love,
Kelci
My facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kittyykat93
My email: kelci_b@hotmail.com
My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SpreadHISloveee?feature=mhee
Monday, December 12, 2011
He knows the plans that he has for me.
So, as time continues to pass and January 8th slowly (but surely) creeps up on me, I begin to think more and more about what I am getting myself into. There are many thoughts running through my mind. Many, many thoughts running through my mind.
So far, it looks like I am getting myself into:
"An experience that costs over $6,500."
"Even more time spent not doing college."
"Another five months away from home."
"The next step down the path God has set before me."
I think I like the last thought the best. Because, in all honesty, although I will have to sacrifice the things named above--such as money, college, and being home--in the bigger picture, it is so much more worth it to follow the path God has set me on! Whether or not that path excludes the comforts of home, a car, a job, family and friends, etc. for a short amount of time, I know that God knows what he's doing. And with that, I am confident that those other things will be okay without me for a little while longer too. He knows the plans he has for me, and so I should not be worried or dismayed, for it will all work out according to his plan, right? Well, heck yes! But, that doesn't mean I am not still a little nervous. For now, while all of this busy stuff is out of control (fundraising, mostly) I would love for you guys to keep me in your prayers. Mostly just for a smooth process going back into another YWAM school, and that fundraising would go well so that I will still be able to GO to the school!
I want all of you to be apart of this journey alongside of me, so, as promised--I will continue to update you guys as much as possible! Thank you all for everything.
Love you guys!!
-Kelci
So far, it looks like I am getting myself into:
"An experience that costs over $6,500."
"Even more time spent not doing college."
"Another five months away from home."
"The next step down the path God has set before me."
I think I like the last thought the best. Because, in all honesty, although I will have to sacrifice the things named above--such as money, college, and being home--in the bigger picture, it is so much more worth it to follow the path God has set me on! Whether or not that path excludes the comforts of home, a car, a job, family and friends, etc. for a short amount of time, I know that God knows what he's doing. And with that, I am confident that those other things will be okay without me for a little while longer too. He knows the plans he has for me, and so I should not be worried or dismayed, for it will all work out according to his plan, right? Well, heck yes! But, that doesn't mean I am not still a little nervous. For now, while all of this busy stuff is out of control (fundraising, mostly) I would love for you guys to keep me in your prayers. Mostly just for a smooth process going back into another YWAM school, and that fundraising would go well so that I will still be able to GO to the school!
I want all of you to be apart of this journey alongside of me, so, as promised--I will continue to update you guys as much as possible! Thank you all for everything.
Love you guys!!
-Kelci
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Busy, busy, busy!
So, I've been home for almost three weeks now! Weird. And it has been interesting, seeing as half the time I have no time on my hands, but what feels like the majority of the time, I have way too much time on my hands. Anyway, I am writing to discuss what I am doing with my "busy time" lately.
For all that do not know, I am planning on going back to the YWAM Tyler base to do a School of Evangelism (SOE) in January. It is basically a "part two" to the Discipleship Training School that I just finished, and it looks like that is exactly what God wants me to do at this point in my life! I do have mixed emotions, seeing as I will be leaving for another five months... but, I could not be more excited for what God has in store for me! I am thrilled to further my experience in the ministry and am so excited to continue with my passion of working relationally with people and telling them about an awesome God that we have!
Now, to explain what my "busy time" consists of: I will be doing some intense fundraising for the next month and a half, because I need $3,500 by January 8th for this school's tuition!! I am giving up my car money fund, (money that has been in my savings waiting to be used on a new car of my own) so, that now leaves me with $1,000 that I need to raise by January 8th. Not too bad, eh?
To update you all on what I will be doing for the next week or so:
-Bob Humphrey, a close family friend of mine, and I will be shooting a video on friday to show you all more extensively what is going on with my next school and what God has been doing in my life lately, and it will go up on YouTube soon!
-Along with the video, I will be sending out my newsletter (via Internet) to update you all on what happened in the last five months in my DTS.
So, that is it for now! I hope that you all are enjoying the Christmas season, I know I am. :)
Love,
Kelci
For all that do not know, I am planning on going back to the YWAM Tyler base to do a School of Evangelism (SOE) in January. It is basically a "part two" to the Discipleship Training School that I just finished, and it looks like that is exactly what God wants me to do at this point in my life! I do have mixed emotions, seeing as I will be leaving for another five months... but, I could not be more excited for what God has in store for me! I am thrilled to further my experience in the ministry and am so excited to continue with my passion of working relationally with people and telling them about an awesome God that we have!
Now, to explain what my "busy time" consists of: I will be doing some intense fundraising for the next month and a half, because I need $3,500 by January 8th for this school's tuition!! I am giving up my car money fund, (money that has been in my savings waiting to be used on a new car of my own) so, that now leaves me with $1,000 that I need to raise by January 8th. Not too bad, eh?
To update you all on what I will be doing for the next week or so:
-Bob Humphrey, a close family friend of mine, and I will be shooting a video on friday to show you all more extensively what is going on with my next school and what God has been doing in my life lately, and it will go up on YouTube soon!
-Along with the video, I will be sending out my newsletter (via Internet) to update you all on what happened in the last five months in my DTS.
So, that is it for now! I hope that you all are enjoying the Christmas season, I know I am. :)
Love,
Kelci
Monday, December 5, 2011
Picture update!
Here's some pictures from my Philippines outreach!
Doing our clown skits for a barangai! The children loved them :)
A few of the girls from the girl's home that we went to.
They were so precious! So beautiful.
Our trip on a tiny canoe across the river to get to another barangai.
It was an interesting experience!
My girls from the youth camp we hosted. They were shy at first, but so much fun to be with! They had a hunger for God that made me so excited! I enjoyed working with them.
To the left, you can see Katherine and I entertaining the kids with some songs and dancing. It's so much fun being silly! We had a blast working with these children.
Katherine and I with some of the children from the same day as the pic above ^
They LOVED being in pictures with us :)
So that's just a piece of what I experienced in the Philippines. My newsletter is coming soon to update you all again on what God has in store for me next!
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