Aloha everyone! It's official... I got to the University of the Nations campus 2 days ago! I am actually kind of at a loss for words to describe it all so far. I feel blessed beyond belief to be here. To see all the prayers I have lifted, regarding this place, fulfilled in my sitting here now. It is such an incredible testimony of our Lord's faithfulness! I look forward to seeing what our Lord has in store.
Last night, I got the opportunity to worship the Lord with people from approximately 50 different countries. It was incredible to share such an expression, with people from all over the world, all worshipping the same God in their own way. Not only in worship, but in daily life, its so great to learn to interact with others of different cultures in a God fearing environment. I don't think I have ever heard so many different languages and accents in my entire life! Haha, it is really neat! 
I share a dorm room with 7 other girls, luckily it is a big room :). I have finally gotten to see the amazingly huge cockroaches everyone raves about... they are SICK! I can honestly say I don't think I have ever seen one before I came here. Rumor has it they don't have boundries such as not entering your bed, drawers and such. I'm just waiting for the day I wake my roommates because one is on me... please pray that does not happen!
Thank you all so much for your sweet encouragement and prayers. It is so encouraging to know my friends and family are backing me so faithfully. Since there is continual need, your prayers for these specific issues would be so greatly appreciated. :)
- To go into this DTS with an openness to whatever the Lord has in store. Especially the most challenging things.
- That the Lord would continue to prepare the hearts of those who we will be ministering to, both on the island and on outreach.
- That the group of people I will be linked with, would work well together and that we would be an effective team.
Here is a link to the website for PhotoGenX for those of you who want more info on what PhotoGenX is...http://www.uofnkona.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174&Itemid=126
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support!
5 comments:
Amanda: I am so excited for you and so proud of you!!! I pray for you every day. I love you.
Grandma Dixie
It sounds so amazing! I know the Lord is going to use you and your team in magnificent ways and touch and grow you abundantly, I can't wait to hear about all of the ways that you all get to glorify the Lord continually! I'm praying for you. I love you and miss you, Lord bless. Kayla
I'm so proud of you, Amanda! And happy for you too! Your heart for missions has been at the forefront of your life for so long! My wife and I feel privileged to have been a part of it in mexico, and now through Heritage Christian Fellowship! Lord bless, and thank you for keeping us posted!
Lord bless!
Jeff
PS - with so many people from so many nations around you, i bet you can find someone to whom cockroaches are some king of gourmet delicacy! Maybe you should start collecting those juicy badboys and profit a little!
May you be blessed super abundantly above all you could think, dream or imagine! I love you and pray for you! nani
amanda-wow girl, when reading your blog, i can just see your life is dripping w/ faith! i saw your mom fri. night(and sun. at heidi's shower)and it was so good to catch up and hear of the places the Lord is taking you, to proclaim His goodness to the lost.i will be praying for you and keeping updated through your blog:)remember the words of the Lord to joshua: be strong and courageous. love and blessings,sharon
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