Thu

This morning, I was thinking so much, that I woke myself up. I am subconsciously thinking about my future on so many levels. Anyways.

Spent the morning doing more travel admin. Glad to tick two things of my 2do list... took me the whole morning. Then did some homework reading in the afternoon, took a walk. it was windy. made supper. went to the writer's conference, had worship, Beni Johnson spoke, then we made a fire tunnel that lasted forever. Then came home, made a snack, and then typed this until 11:24pm. Shower time.

God is good :)

Wed

Spent most of the day on my laptop... reading Bible on it in the morning, and doing admin in the afternoon... I think I should open a travel agency, with operators online 24/7 managing people's itineraries - a phone / skype / email operated thing... anyway... managing my itinerary is intense (for me anyways) keeping track of everything and updating my plans with flight schedule changes. (breathe out).

Afterward I went for a walk, and chilled the rest of the afternoon. O, I also made some bannana foster - with some modifications...

God is Good :)

Tue

Read some homework. Cleaned the yard a bit. went to the park with friends to throw a football (actually fun), and Frisbee. Felt like a total body workout. Also got some sun in my skin :)

Then went to single life workshop (last one), and then came home and ate some homemade rhubarb pie :) O, and I have been making my own yogurt :) fun and easy :)

Wed - Mon

...kinda lost track of time with the spring break... so here is my update :)

Wed
At breakfast at Marie Calendra's - $5 for any breakfast on the menu, with free coffee. Omelet was good, and the cinnamon bun in the end was sweet - drenched in sugar coating :) O, this was for our final revival leaders group meeting... sad :(

Kevin spoke at school about church, and then Kris spoke to us on , and then with Q&A answered a Q on women very well :) Then we had our last small group meeting. Sad. Then I hanged with Zeb :) Helped Merlin move, and watched Red (Romantic, action comedy - fun). Then went back home, no longer sad, but glad to have a friend like Zeb :)

Thu
Worship, then Jason told us 'you can do it, no matter what the circumstances' - by telling stories of people that did overcome all odds. Then Chis O spoke on Bethel neighborhoods, and how well we have been doing at activations :) Then we had our last message by Les :( and last fire tunnel at activation :( people were swaggering around... sad that we will not be having this again with these people :(

Then we went and prayed for a guy. He has been progressively been getting better - from a coma on life support to being able to walk around. Amazing story. Sometimes healing is slow and progressive.

Fri
No school. Easter break. Slept in, tried to read, but kinda gave up. Went to church at night, and met Gaby. She is from Germany, and I have not seen her for 6 years. It was good to see her again. She came and visited here for a few days with her pastor and his wife.

Sat
Slept in again. Tried to read again - only got a few pages done. Went to homegroup in the evening. Sat around a pit-fire outside. Then went inside and all gave Becky prophetic words. Then played Apples to Apples - Definitely a game I will buy / order in SA... it is the best group game ever... well.. one of them :)

Sun
Did not have to go to the first service, so slept a bit later, and went to 2nd service. Bill spoke. He did not really give a message, even though it was Easter Sunday... he honored people that have been in the church over 10 years, and spoke of other breakthroughs in the church :) He talked again about 'I want my knife back' - and shared on a guy who's laptop was stolen with his thesis on, and how he prayed to get his thesis back, and how it appearing on the new laptop he bought ! crazy :)

Tried to read some more... got a few more pages in. Also went for a walk.

Mon
Slept forever... from 11pm till 12:15pm ... over 13 hours... that is over half a day... It was rainy, and I was tired, and feeling a bit sick (must be my body rebooting - knowing that it can go into vac mode). So I rested well. I woke, feeling like I could sleep some more... but rather did not... I ate breakfast at lunchtime, and then read some more. I actually read a lot, and finished the book. Then I went for a walk.

I came back, and finished my book report. Now, I only have Bible reading left... then I have no more homework for BSSM... wow... then it is finished... kinda sad...

So, yes, it has been the end of many things this past week. And now it is vac... which makes it a bit easier, not to think about school ending. Next week we start of Thursday, and the week after is going to be hard - because that is our last week of school. I may cry... but I will see...

All this will soon end - for me anyways...

God is good - all the time :)

Sun - Tue

Sun
Church in the mornin. Danny spoke on following your favor, his second installment. I prayed for a guy that had stuff in his lungs, and after, it was all clear :) Jesus heals people :)

Mon
Pray in the mornin, then tried to read homework... watched Inception again, and actually followed everything that was going on. It was interesting to follow the crazyness, and know what was going on :)

Tue
Worship, then Danny spoke a super cool message on communication with people. Revival group. Then a meeting with Seth Dall - children's pastor. He told us all his life wisdom from coming to and working at Bethel... so... good...

Receiving never ends... Giving never ends... learning and growing never ends...

The goodness of God never ends :) God is Good :)

Thu - Sat

Thu
We did not have school in the morning, because of BCS (Bethel Christian School) practicing their play. We had activation in the afternoon and went to pray for a lady that is recovering for cemo therapy. Chilled the afternoon.

Fri
We watched the BCS play at school, some kids have great talent, and all the kids are confident in who they are... something that's rare to see... even at high school level... The school really has a kingdom culture.
Went to a small group meeting, then had Dann speak on the book of Revelation. Then we had small groups.

At the evening church service, Juaqine Evens spoke... and people got healed... and kids from BCS started a glory pile at the back of the church, and came in at the end of the service, and made a glory pile up front... which turned into a fire tunnel. I have not made my mind up about all this... some people encounter God... and most people have a good time... I guess it is one of those things that you can't understand with your natural mind... you can only be open to it, and believe in it's spiritual significance. anyway...

Came home and watched the movie A-Team :)

Sat
Slept in, watched inception again (I caught all the stuff I missed the first time). And then we went to a car show of pimped up cars and show cars. There were a lot of people, but we went late, so we got in for free, because cars were starting to leave...

There isn't any homegroup tonight, so I will see what happens....

God is in a good mood :)

Mon - Wed

Mon
Pray. Homework.

Tue
Long worship, including prophetic direction. so good. Mark spoke, then we had our Track presentations. People had great presentations resources that will shape nations... so great... Had single's workshop, spoke on relationships.

Wed
Had a leavers meeting with Paul, Dann, and Mark. They spoke about the Global legacy network, and connecting people that leave Bethel to it. Looking forward to networking :) Had small group training, then met john in our small group, then had Paul speak about finding what you love to do, what you are good at doing, making money, and combining the three... in the 7 mountains. Then revival group.

> Time is really running out... and my heart is backing it's bags... Today I felt that strange disconnect to the world that I am experiencing... nostalgic at times... as if I am a visitor... like it felt in the beginning... I have been running from it, but my calendar is filled... all the way to 'graduation'... and then there is no more school... no more Bethel... no more BSSM...

I'm trying to not drink this emotion all at once... but my heart tasted it... and knows it is true... I love these people...

God is good, always.

Fri - Sun

Fri
Worship was amazing. We sang one of United pursuit's songs... form the album 'life at the bank house'... The album has been rocking my life. We played it when we were driving to San Fran... and today at worship people spontaneously started to sing 'Set a fire down in y soul, that I can't contain, that I can't control'. Just love it.

We heard testimonies from missions trips. Many cancer's disappeared, many blind saw, many lame walked. Legs grew out, and an amputated arm grew about 2 inches. Most amazing: A lady that was blind form 2 years, got her sight back, and then was prayed for to be able to read (she could never see) - and she started to read everything she saw... amazing :)

Had small group. Talked about where people were, people looked down, and then we figured out that it was aftershock from the missions trips. Prayed, and it all got better :)

Sat
Slept in a little. Really need more sleep, from returning from San Fran. We also had 'single's retreat'. We did some group activities, and had messy Taco food, with some good discussion in between. The discussions really changed how I see relationships... in a good way :)

In the evening we went to the Christensen's for Harry and Josh's birthday. We played signs, and the people were amazingly sneaky. great fun.

Sun
Bill spoke on longevity. We have been reading God's generals, and now Daniel... it just all ties together... trying to learn what kind of heart attitude you have to foster and keep - until your last breath - in order to finish strong.

Did homework most of the day. Then went to Zeb's to see tangled (loved the flower song). Got a ride back with Cody... he's a really great guy... went with him to San Fran...

Seems like I am finding all these people that I love... when I am about to leave... Just when my heart was starting to take root in this place, I am leaving... But it is all good...

God is Good... always good.

Tue - Thu

Tue

Bill spoke on praising God at all times. For the first time my heart caught it. I will praise Him always... in the valley of the shadow of death, in the midst of my deepest pain, in the darkest hour - I will praise Him, for His name in itself is worthy to be praised, regardless of where I am. And when I do, He enters my world.

After school we had singles workshop. We talked about relationships, our history and where we are at. It was emotionally open, but good. It is great to have sisters in the faith who can give you wisdom.

Wed

Kris spoke on justice (black & white, by the book) people [Absolom] and people that do not like confronting [David]. The aim of confrontation is restoration. Also be aware of your own weaknesses before confronting people.

Thu

Krystal spoke on John 15 & 17 - abiding in the vine, and giving the responsibility of tending the garden to the Gardener. Also entering His rest in Heb 4. Being who God made you to be, and not comparing yourself to others. Drinking from His grace and affirmation and affection towards you.

After school I hung out with a bunch of strong godly men. We shared about God, and how we loving people with God's love changes people. It is simple, yet profound. Unconditional love. No strings attached. Just receive love. Love restores all things. Having brothers to look up to gives me freedom to be more of myself.

God is always good.
His name is always worthy of Praise :)

Tue - Mon (1 week) San Fransisco Mission

The San Fran mission was amazing. Learned a lot about religion being practical, and that there are no formulas... I met great people, that I may never see again... I have given to a city that I will always love...

22 people went to San Fran... we spent a week together, serving together... and now we are all back to our 'normal' lives... 1 week felt more like a month... it is taking me time to return to 'normal'... I will never be the same again :)

Day 1 (Tuesday - 29 March 2011)

We left at 7am, got to Kim's house, ate flapjacks, packed, drove to San Fran, walked around the pier, ate a $10 lunch, climbed on the trolly's, walked around China town, drove to the house (church) were we were to stay, had Mark speak to us on serving, ate supper, went out on the streets with some of Mark's team, handed out sandwiches, chips & cool drinks to the homeless, drove back, showered, slept... some people snored :)

Day 2

Attended the homeless church's cellgroup, led by Ps. Evans. He is staying in a house with his wife, and they have homeless people staying with them, and helping them in their ministry to the homeless. Amazing. We then went to Gateway church's youth center, hanged out, went to the youth service, worshiped, 4 of us preached, made a prophecy tunnel. Fun :)

Day 3

Cleaned Ps Evans's house the whole day. Worship service at their house. Drove in a convoy around the streets looking for homeless people, giving them blankets and giving them hot meals. This was my highlight... because I felt God's presence on the streets, to the same measure that I would in a worship service... It felt like I was walking on holy ground... God was there... Everyone in the team felt it...

Day 4 (1st April)

'slept in' till 8am. Cleaned the house, team meeting, lunch, out on the streets till 11pm doing the same as we did day 1... talking to the homeless, and hearing what they need... we had some good conversations... people are not looking for the gospel, most already know it by heart, and speak it freely... everyone looks for kindness.

Day 5

Went to the skate park, enjoyed the brotherhood. Went to hippie hill. The city was having a pick-nick... together... drum circle... sat on the hill... met the team from the other San Fran mission... met some of the guys form the homeless church... back to base... went out at night on height street (same area as hippie hill)... talked to people, gave out cookies :) talked to a homeless guy that is a solid believer... I will never look down on a homeless person again... a lot of them are greater believers than I am...

I spoke to one homeless man that helps Ps Evans. He got a place to stay, but then decided to go back onto the streets to help the people where they are at. He chose to be homeless, and minister among the homeless. He sleeps under buildings when it rains, and in parks when it is warm outside. Cops wake him at night, and then he moves to another place... expecting the same... and being fine with it. He eats with Ps Evans and the other guys in their house. And that is his life... making friends with homeless people, hearing them out, helping them get food and clothes, and staying homeless himself... by choice...

When we got home, we cleaned some of the house. The mission was finished. I felt relieved spiritually, but I wanted to continue doing what we were doing this week...

Day 6

We cleaned the house, packing everything. Better than before. Said goodbye. Drove to golden gate bridge. Went to the cool lookout point. Drove to an In-and-out for lunch, then to Starbucks for the drivers to stay awake, then back north on the I-5. When I saw snowy mountains in the west, north, and east I knew we were close... when I saw the cloud trails of planes, and a buzzard, I knew I was in Redding. Unloaded baggage, said goodbyes, got home.

Realizing that Graduation is next month the 16th, and that I'm leaving Redding the 18th... kinda gave me mixed feelings.

Bob Johnson spoke at Sunday night service. I was comforted by his exhortation that we have to persist to find what we seek... just keep at it... you will find it one day... that is how  other people did it...

Monday

slept in. Went to prayer house. Did more washing. Taking a sabbath from the trip, even though I am behind on homework. I will catch up.

The rumors at Bethel say that they want to but 1st year at the convention center... meaning many more people.. and the 2nd years in the sanctuary... I am amazed at rumors here... because all of them have truth in them. Tomorrow and the next day we will be having school at the convention center 4 real. I assume they are testing out to see how the facility handles the school. It sounds like Bethel does stuff... when they look into something, they look into it to do it, and then they actually do it. It tells me that they have a good management system, and a great team of people that get things done.

Life is good, because God is good.