Amazing God

First off I uploaded some pictures of where I live and a few day to day pics. So, check them out.

So, I thought I would share the incredible way that God is such a vital part of our lives here. The other night there was a lightning storm a little ways away, so Bethany called Mel and I out to the balcony at the end of our hallway so see it. It was so beautiful and we were so excited about God's majesty the we started to shout with joy at each burst of lightning. That soon progressed to over an hour and a half of worship to God for His majesty and awesomeness. We had a great time just praising God and being invigorated with love for Him. That is just one example of how focused on God people here are, it is unusual in this world, but in such a close community of believers I think we are freer and more apt to be vocal with our praise and love of God. What a blessing to be here with such beautiful girls, even if for just a short time.

Oh yeah, and the next morning we heard that we were quite loud and kept people up around the base, but oh well. People live after a lack of sleep the night before. :P It was well worth it.

What an Awesome God we serve.

One Down, many to go

So today I preached my first sermon!!! I didn't think that I was going to do well, but I gave it over to God and He worked through me to do quite well. I talked about the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. It was really fun to dig deeper into a passage that I have heard many times. So, I am done with the first one, and have many other outlines to do and at least one other full sermon to preach. Crazy!

On a lighter note, the pranks have begun. The other day Kurt threw a serving bowl full of water on Melissa, so we decided to return the love. Go to my pictures to see the full story. We had a great time. :)

Welcome to April in Northern Wisconson

This is what our campus looks like after a first day of April snowstorm.

My first week

So, I have been in Wisconsin for almost a week now and have experienced enough to feel like I have been here much longer. I will start with the basics.
I have 4 classmates 2 girls, Bethany(19) and Melissa(21) and 2 guys Kurt(19) and Tyler(22). They are all from the Midwest area, and are now good friends of mine. We also have 4 staff assisting our leader Tom in teaching us. We have dived into 4 different books, and are learning how to do word studies. We have on average 3-4 hours of homework each night, but since we all have something more than knowledge pushing us on it isn't so bad.

Friday night we had a talent show in which we all had to be a part of, so Melissa, Bethany, and I decided to do something together. We "played" glasses, but really didn't. Instead we made the noises ourselves. It was a little strange, but all we could come up with.

Overall, I am adjusting well and enjoying the time, people, and learning here at YWAM Northwoods.

I'm here!

So, I safely traveled to Wisconsin, taking pretty pictures of the lake and bridge. I got here in the afternoon and have met many people. They are all nice and I am sure I will be good friends with them soon. The place where we are staying is quite nice. (I will put pictures up of the base soon.)
I just wanted to let you all know that I am here and safe.

HAPPY EASTER

Getting Ready

This week has been all about getting ready. I am leaving on Sunday the 23th to start on my adventure in Wisconson. I am going to another YWAM school in Weyerhaeuser, WI where I will study the Bible in depth and learn how to teach it better. That means that I am counting down the days, shopping for the last minute random stuff I need, getting maps, and saying goodbye to many friends again.

This time leaving isn't so hard, after having left and come back once I have kind of figured out how it works. I will miss people a lot, and do my best to communicate with them. Then I will get absorbed with what I am doing and not miss them as much. Then before I know it I will be back with them again and it will be almost like I never left. So, not to say that it is easy to leave, but not as hard.