This past week has been really interesting. I've been in a lot of pain, but I've had so much joy through it all. Like I haven't been super down about it, although it does sort of suck that I may not be able to snowboard on Mount Washington.
Good has come out of this week though! I took a Theology of Missions course which got me super fired up for missions and reinstilled a desire to do a Global Studies degree at Briercrest. I've been praying for a while for the Lord to show me His will for next year, and I think that I've come to the conclusion (through much wise counsel) that I need to take a step of faith. As Tim Stabell (last week's prof) said, "It's hard to steer a ship that's not moving." So true. So I'm gonna get moving.
Coming up for me: ARGENTINA!
Part of the Kaleo program is a missions trip that each student has an opportunity to go on. We were given a choice of three different places: Argentina, India, or Vancouver/Vancouver Island. I felt led to apply for the Argentina trip and was put on that team. So I am headed to Buenos Aires, Argentina in South America in March!
Monday, January 10, 2011
what a week.
This is very exciting for me because I have loved Spanish since I was younger and I took four years of high school Spanish. I have also always wanted to go to South America and I will now have the chance, doing something that I love: missions. This missions trip also incorporates another passion of mine which is camp ministry. I have been involved in camp since I was a little girl and to be able to continue to do that in a different country is such a blessing.
Our team will be going to Buenos Aires, Argentina to work with camp workers with the Youth for Christ ministry. We will be connecting with local and Latino ministries that are focused on youth evangelism. Some of the things we will do are: run a weekend retreat for “third culture kids,” kids who are not Argentine by birth but have parents working in Argentina; and be a part of a youth workers conference, to share the way we do youth ministry, as well as learn how they do it. We are going to come alongside those God has already put in leadership in Argentina and help them in their ministry where God provides opportunity.
As with most missions trips, I have to raise some support. The total amount I need to raise is $1750 for the entire trip. This needs to be raised by February 15th, 2011. We will also need much prayer support as we travel and spend time in a foreign country. If you could help in whatever way, I would really appreciate it! Because of the requirements for a charitable organization, there is a form that needs to be filled out if you are prepared to give monetary support that you can find at: http://www.kaleolife.ca/kaleosupport2011.pdf
You can mail this to:
Holly Bishu
Box 250
Crofton, BC
V0R 1R0
Thank you so much for your continued prayers!
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