So last week we found out we are going to Thailand. I am so excited. It's crazy to think that we are going there let alone spending almost two months there. I don't know too many details yet and I have so many questions. There are several ministry opportunities right now that have yet to be narrowed down. I will update you as the details come. I do know we will be there during their hot season and it is recommended we don't wear shorts and tank tops...should be interesting.
Last friday a bunch of us went downtown for some evangelizing. It was hard initially but it wasn't too bad. Pretty much we were just chatting with people, asking questions and sharing what we believe. Most people were pretty open to chatting so that was good. I would like to go again since it did take a while to get into it as it was the first time I've done something like that.
Update
So every Thursday morning we start the day with Worship and warfare. This is easily one of my favorite times of the week. Each week one of the leaders brings to us a country God has put on their hearts. They give us abit of basic information about the country and the trials within it. This week The country was Iraq. When we started I wasn’t really feeling into it and so I asked God to break my heart for what breaks His. As the morning went on we were talking about the prostitution industry in Iraq. It’s huge! It’s estimated 30 000 females from age 11 and up are involved in this industry. At this point, I felt my heart break. As we interceded for Iraq my eyes started welling up and I knew God was putting this on my heart. It’s so sweet to think that our prayers can make a difference in a place so far away that I’ve never even been to. It was pretty cool.
Class this week has been really good as well. The guy speaking is actually a guy on staff here, he’s really great. His topic is Lordship; making Jesus Lord in every area of our life. It’s been a very convicting week. The concept that if you love your family more than you love God, you cannot follow Him 100% is intense. God requires us to give everything to Him and he will give back what he wants us to have. This is definitely nerve-wracking.
He who loves his life will lose it but he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life john 12:25 (NKJ)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
another adventure
Guess what ya'll...
I am going to Thailand!
I'm so excited!
further updates coming soon.
I am going to Thailand!
I'm so excited!
further updates coming soon.
Monday, February 4, 2008
one month down
Welcome to week five...already. I cant believe how fast time is flying.
Everytime i talk to someone back home I am reminded how thankful my front yard is green...not white! Unfortunately people around here still think it's chilly hence no one wants to go to the beach yet.
I had full intentions of updating you all last week but my schedule got a little wonky. All of us here at YWAM were volunteering at a conference called call2all. This was a time when pastors and leaders from organizations all over the world could gather together and discuss how we can better reach the unreached people of the world. As volunteers we helped with whatever was needed - food prep, registration, taking notes in sessions, child care, cleaning etc. It was a big thing to be a part of as we got to hear how worldwide organizations such as YWAM and Campus Crusade for Christ plan tp carry out the great commission.
On Saturday we participated in "The Call" which was a day of prayer, fasting and worship. It was awesome.
This week our topic is world views. It should be an interesting week since pretty much everything we do is hinged on our worldview.
Today we started putting things together for some evangelizing downtown. I'm pretty excited about it, theres alot of people involved in drama's and dances etc. it should be a powerful evening. The opportunity is pretty cool. Alot of the drama and dances we can use when we go on outreach too, so thats good.
Thank you all for your support and continued prayer!
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Mark 16:15
Sarah Jane
Everytime i talk to someone back home I am reminded how thankful my front yard is green...not white! Unfortunately people around here still think it's chilly hence no one wants to go to the beach yet.
I had full intentions of updating you all last week but my schedule got a little wonky. All of us here at YWAM were volunteering at a conference called call2all. This was a time when pastors and leaders from organizations all over the world could gather together and discuss how we can better reach the unreached people of the world. As volunteers we helped with whatever was needed - food prep, registration, taking notes in sessions, child care, cleaning etc. It was a big thing to be a part of as we got to hear how worldwide organizations such as YWAM and Campus Crusade for Christ plan tp carry out the great commission.
On Saturday we participated in "The Call" which was a day of prayer, fasting and worship. It was awesome.
This week our topic is world views. It should be an interesting week since pretty much everything we do is hinged on our worldview.
Today we started putting things together for some evangelizing downtown. I'm pretty excited about it, theres alot of people involved in drama's and dances etc. it should be a powerful evening. The opportunity is pretty cool. Alot of the drama and dances we can use when we go on outreach too, so thats good.
Thank you all for your support and continued prayer!
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Mark 16:15
Sarah Jane
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Week three already
wow it's been a while since i've updated this, sorry about that. Life here has been wonderful. I'm in my third week of classes right now. Our first week was on intercession, which was really good. I really enjoyed that. I've always been taught that God can and will answer prayers but i didnt honestly believe that God would talk directly to me.
Week two was on spritual warfare. That was good as well. I didnt really know anything about it. Alot of people figured it was all about demons and how to cast them out but we learned it's an everyday thing. It's a constant battle; it's learning how Satan works his way into your life and how to stop it. It was very interesting.
This week is about biblical restoration. We've just started but i think it will be good. The speaker this week is actually the base director here, he's pretty cool.
I'm really enjoying dorm life as well. Living with 8 other people is never boring. We all get along really well, thankfully. We play alot of dutch blitz in the evenings and go through alot of icecream!
I've been surprised at how fast i'm acclimatizing. We had a week where it was really hot and now it's cooling down. I find myself feeling cold and wanting to put on a sweater when it's still 20 degrees (celsius) outside! Still too chilly for the beach.
I've noticed how so many people park on the grass in my neighborhood. They park their cars right on the front lawn! Very strange. Sometimes theres cars parked on the sidewalk too, it's truly weird. You would think parking your car on your grass would wreck your lawn, but the grass isnt normal, it's really strange.
And when we first got here so many people had all their Christmas decorations up but they looked ridiculous because there was no snow. I geuss to them it's normal, but i thought it all looked quite out of place.
One of our neighbors has a pet goat...i dont even know what to say about that. It stays outside, on a leash all day. That does not strike me as a good animal for a pet, but whatever.
Please keep out group in your prayers. We had a rough weekend these past few days. On saturday night one of the girls found out her cousin back home had been murdered. We dont know any other details. Then on Sunday one of our guys had to leave due to drug abuse. It's been hard. If you could pray for unity through these things that would be great.
I would love to hear from people! Drop me an email if you have time, it's always nice to hear whats going on back home.
sj.rinas@hotmail.com
" pray without ceasing"
1 thessalonians 5:17
Week two was on spritual warfare. That was good as well. I didnt really know anything about it. Alot of people figured it was all about demons and how to cast them out but we learned it's an everyday thing. It's a constant battle; it's learning how Satan works his way into your life and how to stop it. It was very interesting.
This week is about biblical restoration. We've just started but i think it will be good. The speaker this week is actually the base director here, he's pretty cool.
I'm really enjoying dorm life as well. Living with 8 other people is never boring. We all get along really well, thankfully. We play alot of dutch blitz in the evenings and go through alot of icecream!
I've been surprised at how fast i'm acclimatizing. We had a week where it was really hot and now it's cooling down. I find myself feeling cold and wanting to put on a sweater when it's still 20 degrees (celsius) outside! Still too chilly for the beach.
I've noticed how so many people park on the grass in my neighborhood. They park their cars right on the front lawn! Very strange. Sometimes theres cars parked on the sidewalk too, it's truly weird. You would think parking your car on your grass would wreck your lawn, but the grass isnt normal, it's really strange.
And when we first got here so many people had all their Christmas decorations up but they looked ridiculous because there was no snow. I geuss to them it's normal, but i thought it all looked quite out of place.
One of our neighbors has a pet goat...i dont even know what to say about that. It stays outside, on a leash all day. That does not strike me as a good animal for a pet, but whatever.
Please keep out group in your prayers. We had a rough weekend these past few days. On saturday night one of the girls found out her cousin back home had been murdered. We dont know any other details. Then on Sunday one of our guys had to leave due to drug abuse. It's been hard. If you could pray for unity through these things that would be great.
I would love to hear from people! Drop me an email if you have time, it's always nice to hear whats going on back home.
sj.rinas@hotmail.com
" pray without ceasing"
1 thessalonians 5:17
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Settling in
I am finally in florida, actually i've been here for a few days, i just didnt have internet in my house.
I have found a lovely cafe called panera breads that has free wireless. They have good green tea as well, so that works out good.
I am pretty much unpacked and settled. I live in a house with 5 other girls and three staff members. In my room there are four of us. It's basically a jungle. We managed to fit all our stuff in one room! One Closet! now thats impressive.
My school has 19 students in it and we're getting along great. It's so nice that we've all gotten so close so fast.
So far I am having an amazing time, it's been so cool to hear everyones stories and get to know people.
I am attending a young adults service at a church here tonight. I'm really excited for that, it sounds like something i would really get into.
Now as we all know YWAM actually stands for "Youth Without Any Money"...just kidding. :P
But if you could please keep finances in your prayers that would be great. Alot of people are trying to pull money together for the missions trip and it can be stressful.
I will try to keep you all as updated as possible.
* note how i said "you all" not "ya'll"
I havent conformed yet. :)
Until ALL have heard
Sarah Jane
I have found a lovely cafe called panera breads that has free wireless. They have good green tea as well, so that works out good.
I am pretty much unpacked and settled. I live in a house with 5 other girls and three staff members. In my room there are four of us. It's basically a jungle. We managed to fit all our stuff in one room! One Closet! now thats impressive.
My school has 19 students in it and we're getting along great. It's so nice that we've all gotten so close so fast.
So far I am having an amazing time, it's been so cool to hear everyones stories and get to know people.
I am attending a young adults service at a church here tonight. I'm really excited for that, it sounds like something i would really get into.
Now as we all know YWAM actually stands for "Youth Without Any Money"...just kidding. :P
But if you could please keep finances in your prayers that would be great. Alot of people are trying to pull money together for the missions trip and it can be stressful.
I will try to keep you all as updated as possible.
* note how i said "you all" not "ya'll"
I havent conformed yet. :)
Until ALL have heard
Sarah Jane
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Day One
wow it's only lunch time and already today has been a long day.
I left for the edmonton airport at 3:30 in the morning!
My three hour flight to Las Vegas went fast as i slept the entire way. I should have had a three hour wait in Las Vegas until my next flight but my flight was delayed.
So I now find myself sitting in the Las Vegas airport for another couple hours.
I dont how many of you have spent hours waiting in airports but it is definately not a thrilling event.
On another subject, i have my mailing adress for while I am in Florida.
for letters:
Youth With A Mission
Sarah Jane Rinas
c/o training departement
P.O Box 620487
Orlando FL 32862-0487
for packages:
Youth With A Mission
Sarah Jane Rinas
c/o training departement
5796 Hoffner Ave. Suite 601
Orlando FL 32822
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support.
I left for the edmonton airport at 3:30 in the morning!
My three hour flight to Las Vegas went fast as i slept the entire way. I should have had a three hour wait in Las Vegas until my next flight but my flight was delayed.
So I now find myself sitting in the Las Vegas airport for another couple hours.
I dont how many of you have spent hours waiting in airports but it is definately not a thrilling event.
On another subject, i have my mailing adress for while I am in Florida.
for letters:
Youth With A Mission
Sarah Jane Rinas
c/o training departement
P.O Box 620487
Orlando FL 32862-0487
for packages:
Youth With A Mission
Sarah Jane Rinas
c/o training departement
5796 Hoffner Ave. Suite 601
Orlando FL 32822
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support.
Monday, December 3, 2007
This is the beginning
By this time next month i will be in sunshine, starting a new adventure.
Thank you so much to all of you supporting me, I wouldnt be able to do this without you.
I will try to update you all on a regular basis through this blog.
Stay tuned...
Thank you so much to all of you supporting me, I wouldnt be able to do this without you.
I will try to update you all on a regular basis through this blog.
Stay tuned...
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