Wed - Last day in Redding

So this is the day... the last day.

My journey to Bethel has been an extraordinarily one, full of surprises and personal change. Many of my perspectives have been challenged and changed, and is still in the process of being changed.

I have learned more about the person of God, and how I relate to Him. I have discovered how to connect with Him every morning, and how He moves on me. I have seen Him work miracles through my life, and I have seen many people's lives change because of His working in their lives.

I have experienced a culture of honor - one that is unique and almost impossible to imagine. I have seen leaders that live in a team, and are committed to family for life. I have seen leaders being vulnerable before masses of people, countless times. I have heard wisdom above my comprehension. I have seen gifts operate, that can only be directly from Heaven.

I have heard countless testimonies and accounts of miracles and things God has done in our present age. Things that even I have had trouble to believe :)

I have learnt ways to handle things. Ways to think about things. Ways to approach things. Ways to do life.

I have learned so much about people, friendships, and relationships. I have learned about humanity, about the basic needs of every human being, and the basic life of every human being. From the homeless to those living in mansions. From the obscure and unknown, to those walking in fame. They have all become my friends, they have all become my family. They have all shared in my journey with God. And so have you :)

So, this is the end of the blog 

"Light in Bethel" - Aug 2010 - May 2011: BSSM (Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry)

I am still want to blog about my journey onwards... back to South Africa, so I created a new blog that you can follow my journey on:

"Light in South Africa" - http://lightinsouthafrica.blogspot.com/

Thanks you again for sharing this journey with me. 

I pray that God will walk more closely with you also on your journey :)

God is truly good :)

Tue

Said goodbye to my room mate that was with me in the room the whole year. It is kinda weird not having him around.

I met with Todd early in the morning. Cycled in the rain one last time. Embrace the wetness. We talked about the future and good things :)

Went to Thom Whiffen's party. I felt loved, and sad to leave the people. These people have become my family :'(

Got to hang with Zeb again for one last time :) Went and got Pizza, ate it in Starbucks, met some new people, and gave away a few slices :) I love being around Zeb, because people just love him, and he makes people come alive... I can't explain it... he just does :) So it is cool to sit under his umbrella, and watch people come alive around him. I like it :)

Then we went to watch a movie, met some 'local' Bethelites :)

Social is happening now that there is no school. Tomorrow I leave Bethel & Redding & California.

My time has come.

God is good.

Mon - Grad

Today was graduation. It was raining softly. My room-mate (Brandon) gave me and Sean (house-mate) a ride to grad. We first drove to the City hall, looking for the 'civic center'. We got informed that the Convention center is mistakenly called the civic center... so off we went :)

Everyone was nicely dressed for grad. It was weird hugging people, and saying goodbyes. We had 30 min of worship, from the BSSM band... for the last time... it was good. After some words, Kathy started to read all the names. You can watch it at http://www.ibethel.tv/watch/1062/1st-yr-bssm-graduation/2011/05/16 after you created a free account. I walk across the stage at 1:31:08 if you want to see me :)

Afterwards they announced the Emerald Johnson award, and then Bill gave us a parting commission. Watch at 2:24:00. Epic stuff.

Then I stood at the bottom of the stairs, and hugged everyone goodbye that I knew. It was good.

Afterwards, went to Giant burger with Zeb, and hanged with him, going to U-topit, and then a house party.

So many goodbyes... good-byes - it has been good, and will be good.

God is good. (And I never have to say goodbye to Him)

Fri - Sun

Fri
Day of knighting. Got donuts at set-up today :) it was weird to set-up for the last time... and not saving a seat for myself... 2nd years were coming before us... 1:30pm 1st years came in,  and we got knighted by Bill & Kris. 800 student take a while to knight... it was arb waiting to be knighted... forever... but meeting people afterward was cool, and everyone saying their kinda goodbyes.

Then we had evening service at twinview, that was a change, and weird with all the parents around... and a new speaker... that talked a long time :) ha ha :) Ministry time afterwards was fun... God changed lives :)

Sat
Sluggish day, not sure what to do... stated to plan what to do with all my stuff... In the evening went to a grill (BBQ/braai) at Whiskey-town lake. A cold front started to come in, and it was cool. Ate massive burger patties, and sat around a table - much fun, felt like family. Said goodbye to people that I may never see again this side of Heaven :'( So, saying goodbye became a reality.

Came home and helped Jonny with his Pokemon card set. When to bed late.

Sun
Woke up without an alarm, and semi-rushed to get ready for church. All was good. We got a shuttle to church, because of parking restrictions, and got some eats for waiting :) Score on having a breakfast. Bill spoke on the community at Bethel, and Eric & Candice taking responsibility for the community. cool stuff.

Got home, Reuben's parents came over, and brought homebaked bread & real honey. Lunch was sorted. Read more of Loving your kids on purpose - And yes, this book is good. It is more than just about raising kids - but also how you treat all people. Really challenging, and mind shifting. Danny takes the principles from Love & Logic and adds honor & kingdom to it.. If you have kids, check http://www.loveandlogic.com/articles.html for free resources.

Today was my last day at the sanctuary... Tomorrow is the last BSSM day... then people disperse all over... and then life goes on... and the kingdom comes more and more :)

God is good :)

Tue - Thu

... weird ... I thought I blogged about this already... but I see no post... maybe there was a glitch... so... here we go again :)

Tue
Worship, Bill - short message & reverse fire tunnel (he & leaders lay hands on us), revival group - last one & group photo. After school had a get-together with people from our small group of single life workshop - last time i will see some of them.

Wed
Dann summarized the hermeneutics that we have learned. Short worship. Mark encouraged us. Then I had an epiphany that this is the last day of 'normal' school... I will never have that environment again... maybe when I am 60 years old, and return to do 1st year again :)

Then had Kris, read Romans 8, and talked of God making all things working together for good. Then he gave some prophetic words to a few people. He can prophecy (to say the least) - held the best or last.

Then hanged with Zeb & watched a movie at Simpson.

Thu
Day of games at a game park. Played ultimate Frisbee, and then some mass scale dodge ball, quenched my thirst with some mountain dew, then watched people play baseball, and then hit some balls at the batting cages. Nice to be outside in the sun and play sports with friends... one last time...

Oooooo! and I bought a little USB piano keyboard... I have been experimenting with some synthesizers, and now i can start making some tunes :) Electronica, here I come :)

God is good :)