On Saturday we had our first evangelism outreach as a whole project, and it was amazing!!! We went out to the beach in pairs and encountered in spiritual conversations with the people out there. There were many positive responses from the beach-goers and it was very encouraging to share stories with everyone when we returned to the hotel. People were brought to Christ, people learned about how to grow in their relationship with Christ, and many were simply reminded of the Lord's wonderful grace while we were out there. The Holy Spirit was definitely with us and gave us the courage and words to speak to the people out there to make an impact on their lives. It was inspiring to see God at work through His people because we asked for His presence and simply followed His command to spread His name among the nations.
I also had a great opportunity to walk to the pier and talk to a couple of guys today about their faith and help them to reflect on their lives to see if they are assured of their salvation. It was a great experience and we exchanged information so that hopefully we can help them in their walk some more this summer. We also invited them to dinner and our weekly worship and service tonight. Their names were Alex and Victor.
Please pray that Alex, Victor, and all or the other guys and girls we've talked to since we've been here will be changed by these conversations and grow to know the Lord more. Also, could you please pray that this week, as we all begin jobs and a few are still looking for some, that we are able to establish good relationships with people and be intentional about sharing the Gospel with them. I start working tomorrow morning at 8 at Piper Fireproofing Inc. Thank you for supporting our mission!!!
~JKW
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Connections and Co-workers
It's crazy how the Lord's plan for your life comes together. Today I had an opportunity to get a glimpse at the Lord's wonderful plan He has in store for me. Here in Clearwater, we are in small group Bible studies called Life Groups. My Life Group leader, Drew, has already been such an influence on my walk with God because it seems that everything I learn about his walk with God either is happening or has happened already in my own walk. It has been great getting to know him better these last couple of days. And I say better because I had already met him: he's a staff member at N.C. State and also was with me on my spring break missions trip to New York. It is crazy how God planned for him to be there for me and to help me with my relationship with Jesus as someone who knows where I am and what I need to hear. This is yet another answer to God's promise in Romans 8:28: "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of
those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them" (NLT).
Today, I got a job at Piper's Fire Proofing Inc., which will be a great ministry opportunity this summer. In the workplace, we will be able to represent the Lord to the community through interactions, our attitude, and overall work ethic. I'm very excited to start working there next week and know it will be wonderful. Employers in the past have seen that there is something different about the workers that are on summer project. Something they see in us that they don't see in others. Something good. And that difference is the Holy Spirit working in and through our lives! If you look at the story of Joseph, you see how God has blessed him in his works as a slave and in prison. This was all part of God's plan for him to save his family and others from the upcoming famine (Genesis 39:1-6 ).
Please pray that we are able to glorify God through our work here and that we are blessed in our work such as Joseph was. Also, please pray for the spiritual growth of the students and staff members here on the trip and that we grow closer together through the process. And lastly, pray for the souls of the lost here in Clearwater so that we might encounter them and lead them to Christ.
~JKW
Today, I got a job at Piper's Fire Proofing Inc., which will be a great ministry opportunity this summer. In the workplace, we will be able to represent the Lord to the community through interactions, our attitude, and overall work ethic. I'm very excited to start working there next week and know it will be wonderful. Employers in the past have seen that there is something different about the workers that are on summer project. Something they see in us that they don't see in others. Something good. And that difference is the Holy Spirit working in and through our lives! If you look at the story of Joseph, you see how God has blessed him in his works as a slave and in prison. This was all part of God's plan for him to save his family and others from the upcoming famine (Genesis 39:1-6 ).
Please pray that we are able to glorify God through our work here and that we are blessed in our work such as Joseph was. Also, please pray for the spiritual growth of the students and staff members here on the trip and that we grow closer together through the process. And lastly, pray for the souls of the lost here in Clearwater so that we might encounter them and lead them to Christ.
~JKW
Monday, May 21, 2012
Day 1 in Clearwater
Today, I safely arrived in Clearwater, Florida, about 14 hours after leaving my front doorstep in Durham! The trip down here was fun and my friend, Sean, kept me entertained me along the way. We got all our stuff situated in our rooms and shared dinner with the rest of the students and staff members who are also here to serve the Lord. I met a lot of great people here today and can't wait to grow together with them as we grow closer to the Lord.
I looked through the schedule for the summer and it looks intense. This week we will be getting to know the others on the project and learning about the summer project. I can already tell I'm gonna bond well with the others here, what a great group of people who have gathered here with the same purpose: to glorify God. I have to admit that I'm a little nervous about our work down here and taking my faith to the next level. Please pray for courage through Joshua 1:9, Also, please pray for my conversations this week while I am getting to know others on this trip and meeting people whom I will have an influence on this summer. Now the journey begins, let's see what the Lord does through His people!!!
I looked through the schedule for the summer and it looks intense. This week we will be getting to know the others on the project and learning about the summer project. I can already tell I'm gonna bond well with the others here, what a great group of people who have gathered here with the same purpose: to glorify God. I have to admit that I'm a little nervous about our work down here and taking my faith to the next level. Please pray for courage through Joshua 1:9, Also, please pray for my conversations this week while I am getting to know others on this trip and meeting people whom I will have an influence on this summer. Now the journey begins, let's see what the Lord does through His people!!!
Monday, May 14, 2012
One Week!!!
It is exactly one week until I leave from Durham and drive down to Clearwater, Florida for this mission trip! I am so excited to see the Lord's work on this trip and know the results will be unimaginable. I couldn't have progressed this far with the trip without the support of others, and I am very grateful. I am only a couple hundred dollars short of obtaining my financial need, and with one week left I am confident the Lord will provide me with what I need for the trip.
If you will help me in asking the Lord for guidance on this trip, we can truly see the power of His work this Summer. Please pray that I, and the others joining me on this trip, will gain the support we need this week, that the Lord will prepare our hearts to spread the Gospel down there, and that He will work on the hearts of the people in Florida so that they will be receptive to our teaching and grow closer to the Lord. We just want to give God all the honor and praise. Also, thank the Lord that we have been given this great opportunity. Thank you for your support in prayer.
If you will help me in asking the Lord for guidance on this trip, we can truly see the power of His work this Summer. Please pray that I, and the others joining me on this trip, will gain the support we need this week, that the Lord will prepare our hearts to spread the Gospel down there, and that He will work on the hearts of the people in Florida so that they will be receptive to our teaching and grow closer to the Lord. We just want to give God all the honor and praise. Also, thank the Lord that we have been given this great opportunity. Thank you for your support in prayer.
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