As you may have heard, tropical storm Debby has come through Clearwater and it has made things interesting around here. There has been a lot of rain and flooding, especially on Sunday. Me and a group of other students went out to the beach to play in the storm and it was a lot of fun!!! It also showed me a glimpse of the Lord's power at work work before our very eyes. It is amazing that the Lord could conjure up this storm at His will and this one was weak in comparison to many other storms. It is nature like this that leaves me in awe of the Creator and the power He truly possesses. And best of all, He loves every single one of us!!!
I also got to train Anthony, the new guy, at work yesterday and it was really cool. I got too learn some of his background and hope to have some awesome spiritual conversations with him in the upcoming weeks. Please be praying for God to speak through me in these situations and for the students here as we're in our last week with the staff present.
~JKW
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Won't You Take the Lead?
Hola, me llamo Jeremy. Hoy es Sabado, el dia mejor de la semana. Pues, este es todo yo tengo a decir.
Hello, readers. So, another great week in Clearwater comes to a close. This week we learned that staff members are leaving and we received our leadership positions for the remainder of project. This is a great opportunity for students to express their leadership skills and learn how to live as a community of believers with one purpose in mind. I have been blessed as the prayer and vision team leader, along with Andrew, a friend of mine. This is going to be awesome! I truly believe prayer is the backbone to any movement for Christ and hope to both help other students agree with this vision and lead them in prayer. The staff members leave this Friday, and I can't wait to see how the students respond to their roles and leaders and servants.
There is a new guy, Anthony, that started working with us on Friday. I hope to start forming a friendship with him and spread a love for Jesus through that. I don't yet know where he stands in his walk with the Lord; however, I want to accept him where he is and help him grow. I ask that you pray for him and for our conversations to be centered on God this coming week. Also, pray that the Lord speaks through me in my conversations with coworkers and others I talk to this week. Lastly, pray that the students here depend on God with their leadership roles, are content with their positions, and are confident to do the Lord's will.
~JKW
Spanish added and message typed by Caylen!
Hello, readers. So, another great week in Clearwater comes to a close. This week we learned that staff members are leaving and we received our leadership positions for the remainder of project. This is a great opportunity for students to express their leadership skills and learn how to live as a community of believers with one purpose in mind. I have been blessed as the prayer and vision team leader, along with Andrew, a friend of mine. This is going to be awesome! I truly believe prayer is the backbone to any movement for Christ and hope to both help other students agree with this vision and lead them in prayer. The staff members leave this Friday, and I can't wait to see how the students respond to their roles and leaders and servants.
There is a new guy, Anthony, that started working with us on Friday. I hope to start forming a friendship with him and spread a love for Jesus through that. I don't yet know where he stands in his walk with the Lord; however, I want to accept him where he is and help him grow. I ask that you pray for him and for our conversations to be centered on God this coming week. Also, pray that the Lord speaks through me in my conversations with coworkers and others I talk to this week. Lastly, pray that the students here depend on God with their leadership roles, are content with their positions, and are confident to do the Lord's will.
~JKW
Spanish added and message typed by Caylen!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
The Father's Love
There has been much growth in my relationship with Jesus over this last week and this summer project is really stepping up to be more than I could have imagined. I have learned a lot about what it means to trust and have faith in the Lord in the face of adversary, even when you might feel distant from God. Nothing can separate you from the Father's love, although some times we trust in our emotions instead of our faith. God put me to this test last week to see if I would continue to search for Him and get to know Him despite the emotions I felt. And between the quiet times I had, the encouraging people I talked to, and an amazing Prayer and Vision Night in which I focused on the Gospel-centered life, I grew to feel the Holy Spirit's strong presence in my heart again. It's amazing how a community of believers can make such a big impact on how you follow the Lord.
Today, we went to the homeless shelter and prepared dinner and ate with some of the residents there. It was a very moving experience and a great way to shine the Gospel here in Clearwater! The two guys I talked to were Paul and Tom. Paul is a strong believer and we had a pretty deep conversation about daily faith in the Lord. Tom believes in God and is spiritual, but he doesn't have his trust in Jesus. I shared with him many ways that Jesus has impacted my life and how I have trusted Him and seen Him change my life. Tom gave me a hug when I was about to leave and had also bought me a Coke to drink. Even though he had little money, he wanted to serve me as well. This was very moving and I felt a deep passion for this guy and a hope for his future relationship with Jesus. I ask that you pray for these two guys and their sanctification and salvation. Also pray that the Lord continues to speak through us here in Florida and that we work well together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
I also want to say happy Father's Day to all the readers. My Dad has been an inspirational part of my life and has helped me become the man of God that I am today. Thank you Dad, I love you! Let us not forget our spiritual Father on this day and how he has adopted believers as his children.
~JKW
Today, we went to the homeless shelter and prepared dinner and ate with some of the residents there. It was a very moving experience and a great way to shine the Gospel here in Clearwater! The two guys I talked to were Paul and Tom. Paul is a strong believer and we had a pretty deep conversation about daily faith in the Lord. Tom believes in God and is spiritual, but he doesn't have his trust in Jesus. I shared with him many ways that Jesus has impacted my life and how I have trusted Him and seen Him change my life. Tom gave me a hug when I was about to leave and had also bought me a Coke to drink. Even though he had little money, he wanted to serve me as well. This was very moving and I felt a deep passion for this guy and a hope for his future relationship with Jesus. I ask that you pray for these two guys and their sanctification and salvation. Also pray that the Lord continues to speak through us here in Florida and that we work well together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
I also want to say happy Father's Day to all the readers. My Dad has been an inspirational part of my life and has helped me become the man of God that I am today. Thank you Dad, I love you! Let us not forget our spiritual Father on this day and how he has adopted believers as his children.
~JKW
Friday, June 8, 2012
His Reign in Clearwater
Another work week was completed here in rainy Clearwater Beach! I know, the weather isn't so typical, but we aren't letting it stop us here, for He reigns. This week I have been able to have some awesome, God-centered conversations with my co-workers!!! We have really grown in our friendships this week. They know I am a Christian and as a result have asked many spiritual questions and have started some of the conversations. I can definitely tell that God will make an impact on their lives by the end of the summer!!
I am also growing a lot in my friendship with some of the guys here, and it is such a blessing. We have become vulnerable with one another and have been able to connect with one another as children of God. My conversations with my fellow college students show people in different stages of their walks with Christ and we are all coming together as a community to help each other grow closer to God as well. These guys are such positive influences on my life and I wouldn't trade them for the world.
Please pray for my co-workers and that they either grow in their walks with Christ or begin a relationship with Him. Also, could you pray for strength and courage as I continue to be Christ's ambassador here in Florida. Pray that the Holy Spirit speaks through me when I open my mouth and that I bring Him all of the glory for all good works. Thank you :)
~JKW
I am also growing a lot in my friendship with some of the guys here, and it is such a blessing. We have become vulnerable with one another and have been able to connect with one another as children of God. My conversations with my fellow college students show people in different stages of their walks with Christ and we are all coming together as a community to help each other grow closer to God as well. These guys are such positive influences on my life and I wouldn't trade them for the world.
Please pray for my co-workers and that they either grow in their walks with Christ or begin a relationship with Him. Also, could you pray for strength and courage as I continue to be Christ's ambassador here in Florida. Pray that the Holy Spirit speaks through me when I open my mouth and that I bring Him all of the glory for all good works. Thank you :)
~JKW
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Getting Into A Rhythm
The first week of work was awesome! I was working in the steel piping section at Piper Fireproofing Inc. and learned some cool stuff while I was there. I also got to do some stuff that gets assigned to new workers such as cleaning the storage room and taking apart old fire extinguishers. I'm working 40 hour work weeks while I'm down here for the rest of the summer starting at 7 am, so I'll be up with the beautiful sun.
This past weekend I was in a group that took part in volleyball outreach on the beach. We played a couple games with a group of five young adults there and were able to share our faith with them through that experience. It was also a big learning experience for me because I got nervous when I had to transition from talking about sports to talking about Jesus. I saw the confidence in one of our staff members who was there with me and it was very encouraging.
I'm also a part of the Prayer and Vision team here and I help plan the meetings on Sundays and think of inventive ways to initiate prayer throughout the summer. This is exciting for me and I love to be a part of this team. It's helping me to grow in my leadership and in my walk with the Father at the same time.
Last night, we also watched Tangled! I absolutely love Disney movies and I really enjoyed hanging out with some other students down here and relax to a great movie and enjoy a little time off.
I do have some prayer requests for our Project while we are here if you would like to help support us through prayer. Ask that the Lord continues to gives us more confidence and strength in talking to others about Christ and to be bold initiating conversations about our faith. I also ask that you pray for our walks with Jesus while we're here and that we can continue to grow in our faith. Pray that the Lord speaks through us in our conversations and our actions so we can bring more people to the family of Christ this week. Thanks so much :)
~JKW
This past weekend I was in a group that took part in volleyball outreach on the beach. We played a couple games with a group of five young adults there and were able to share our faith with them through that experience. It was also a big learning experience for me because I got nervous when I had to transition from talking about sports to talking about Jesus. I saw the confidence in one of our staff members who was there with me and it was very encouraging.
I'm also a part of the Prayer and Vision team here and I help plan the meetings on Sundays and think of inventive ways to initiate prayer throughout the summer. This is exciting for me and I love to be a part of this team. It's helping me to grow in my leadership and in my walk with the Father at the same time.
Last night, we also watched Tangled! I absolutely love Disney movies and I really enjoyed hanging out with some other students down here and relax to a great movie and enjoy a little time off.
I do have some prayer requests for our Project while we are here if you would like to help support us through prayer. Ask that the Lord continues to gives us more confidence and strength in talking to others about Christ and to be bold initiating conversations about our faith. I also ask that you pray for our walks with Jesus while we're here and that we can continue to grow in our faith. Pray that the Lord speaks through us in our conversations and our actions so we can bring more people to the family of Christ this week. Thanks so much :)
~JKW
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