in case any of you wanted to know my mailing address for support or packages....
here it is!
Catherine Willis
75-5851 Kuakini Highway
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
96740-2199 USA
Justice DTS
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
THAILAND TEAM!
Hi everyone :)
I have great news! Yesterday we found out where we will be heading for outreach in December. My DTS had a school meeting and in order to discover which outreach team/location we'd be going with they had us go on a scavenger hunt. It was night by this time, so we had to run around the campus in the dark and find clues which finally lead us to our future teammates and outreach location. My friend Abbie and I were on the same scavenger hunt team...and soon found out we were also on the Thailand team together!! The whole Thailand team consists of 8 beautiful women I'll be going with and our lovely leader, Jackie. We will be a team of 9 girls headed to Bangkok sometime around mid December! We met up with the rest of the team in our campus cafe and they treated us with thai tea, cheesecake, & raspberries with chocolate. mmm!
For this trip we will fly into Bangkok and spend time there. We will be also be starting near the North of Thailand and getting to know some of the families who have daughters, sisters, etc. involved with the sex slavery. We will then work our way down to work with girls who have just been rescued from the sex trafficking industry. Also, we will be on the streets and seeing the night life that occurs in Thailand. It will be a challenge, and it will be a lot to see, but God will give us all grace from what we see in order to go serve and love his people and to make him known.
Our Thailand team will be having small group every week starting next week in order to bond and prepare our hearts for what God wants us to do. There is not too much planned yet, but God will lead us where he wants us.
There will be more news to come!
I have great news! Yesterday we found out where we will be heading for outreach in December. My DTS had a school meeting and in order to discover which outreach team/location we'd be going with they had us go on a scavenger hunt. It was night by this time, so we had to run around the campus in the dark and find clues which finally lead us to our future teammates and outreach location. My friend Abbie and I were on the same scavenger hunt team...and soon found out we were also on the Thailand team together!! The whole Thailand team consists of 8 beautiful women I'll be going with and our lovely leader, Jackie. We will be a team of 9 girls headed to Bangkok sometime around mid December! We met up with the rest of the team in our campus cafe and they treated us with thai tea, cheesecake, & raspberries with chocolate. mmm!
For this trip we will fly into Bangkok and spend time there. We will be also be starting near the North of Thailand and getting to know some of the families who have daughters, sisters, etc. involved with the sex slavery. We will then work our way down to work with girls who have just been rescued from the sex trafficking industry. Also, we will be on the streets and seeing the night life that occurs in Thailand. It will be a challenge, and it will be a lot to see, but God will give us all grace from what we see in order to go serve and love his people and to make him known.
Our Thailand team will be having small group every week starting next week in order to bond and prepare our hearts for what God wants us to do. There is not too much planned yet, but God will lead us where he wants us.
There will be more news to come!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Hello loved ones!
I have been in Kona for a week and a half now. All I can say is God is good. I have been so blessed to come here & live the life He’s planned for me. My DTS started the 30th, but I arrived early to adjust before the busy week set in. My justice team has been such an inspiration and I learn from them everyday. God brought every individual together for a specific purpose. Our bond so far has exceeded any expectation. I have amazing roommates & have been so blessed with the people in my life. My leaders and staff are such great spiritual leaders.
There was an opening orientation ceremony that included all of the nations involved with YWAM. Each nation was represented with their country’s flag. We’ve had mind-blowing worship – the Holy Spirit is so present here.
This week we have been sharing testimonies and a speaker named, Ben, sharing about the “Father Heart of God.” It never gets old hearing how our heavenly father loves his children. Each time there is truth and new light. He was an inspiration and allowed for my team to be vulnerable as he was with us. What a great way to start the semester.
Hawaii is beautiful – but God is more beautiful than ever. It’s not just the scenery that’s great; it’s this fellowship and the presence of God here. The nations are joined together to worship our God and devote our lives to Him and be real and live in his truth. Thank you Jesus ☺
In Him,
Catherine
I have been in Kona for a week and a half now. All I can say is God is good. I have been so blessed to come here & live the life He’s planned for me. My DTS started the 30th, but I arrived early to adjust before the busy week set in. My justice team has been such an inspiration and I learn from them everyday. God brought every individual together for a specific purpose. Our bond so far has exceeded any expectation. I have amazing roommates & have been so blessed with the people in my life. My leaders and staff are such great spiritual leaders.
There was an opening orientation ceremony that included all of the nations involved with YWAM. Each nation was represented with their country’s flag. We’ve had mind-blowing worship – the Holy Spirit is so present here.
This week we have been sharing testimonies and a speaker named, Ben, sharing about the “Father Heart of God.” It never gets old hearing how our heavenly father loves his children. Each time there is truth and new light. He was an inspiration and allowed for my team to be vulnerable as he was with us. What a great way to start the semester.
Hawaii is beautiful – but God is more beautiful than ever. It’s not just the scenery that’s great; it’s this fellowship and the presence of God here. The nations are joined together to worship our God and devote our lives to Him and be real and live in his truth. Thank you Jesus ☺
In Him,
Catherine
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