Okay, I know what you are thinking, "It's not summer yet". Of this, I am fully aware. Especially since we were talking about how there is snow in the forecast- do not worry, that has changed. Now it is only supposed to rain. But I guess that is what spring is for. Don't worry, I will dance in the rain this year too. Maybe slow dance with that one guy I am crushing on. ;)
So, I am heading to Uganda in August- but what am I doing before that?
Well, here is a couple of things: I will be working with one of our summer programs called Mission Adventures. In this program we will work with youth groups from all over the country, we will do local outreach, teachings, and team building games. Our desire is to whet their feet in what missions is like and who God really is. We desire to see them change and grow. To have fun and fall in love with Jesus.
I am not 100% positive what this looks like, but I do know that I am working with this program. Training/planning starts the end of May and we will finish up the program the beginning of August.
I will be busy, and I am so excited for this opportunity.
I will also be fundraising to spend 10 and 1/2 months overseas. (The plan is.) I will head to Uganda, Africa in the middle of August. I will go to Arua, Uganda for about 5 weeks, I think it is, then I will head to Jinja, Uganda and attend the School of Biblical Studies. A 9 month Bible course offered through YWAM Hopeland. The course is from September to June with a month break in between the first term and the second. SBS (School of the Bible) is broken up into three terms/semesters, I am hoping to attend all three. The total I would need for the 10.5 months is around $5,500. This amount covers medicine, school, flights, visas, and in-country transportation. I am hoping that I added enough for emergencies. I am usually pretty good with budgeting, so unless I missed something then I should be fine on the amount I have budgeted.
I will also be cooking for the Bible School for the Nations a couple of times a week for lunch. I have put a limit of the number of times I will cook, which has been really good. I have enjoyed cooking for them and trying to remember how to cook for a large number. Although, it does make cooking supper slightly awkward, as I think I am cooking for 50 instead of 3.
That is what my summer looks like so far, but it is only the end of April, so I do not know how everything is going to play out- or if things will change.
thanks for reading and praying.
YWAM Madison
So, I am heading to Uganda in August- but what am I doing before that?
Well, here is a couple of things: I will be working with one of our summer programs called Mission Adventures. In this program we will work with youth groups from all over the country, we will do local outreach, teachings, and team building games. Our desire is to whet their feet in what missions is like and who God really is. We desire to see them change and grow. To have fun and fall in love with Jesus.
I am not 100% positive what this looks like, but I do know that I am working with this program. Training/planning starts the end of May and we will finish up the program the beginning of August.
I will be busy, and I am so excited for this opportunity.
I will also be fundraising to spend 10 and 1/2 months overseas. (The plan is.) I will head to Uganda, Africa in the middle of August. I will go to Arua, Uganda for about 5 weeks, I think it is, then I will head to Jinja, Uganda and attend the School of Biblical Studies. A 9 month Bible course offered through YWAM Hopeland. The course is from September to June with a month break in between the first term and the second. SBS (School of the Bible) is broken up into three terms/semesters, I am hoping to attend all three. The total I would need for the 10.5 months is around $5,500. This amount covers medicine, school, flights, visas, and in-country transportation. I am hoping that I added enough for emergencies. I am usually pretty good with budgeting, so unless I missed something then I should be fine on the amount I have budgeted.
I will also be cooking for the Bible School for the Nations a couple of times a week for lunch. I have put a limit of the number of times I will cook, which has been really good. I have enjoyed cooking for them and trying to remember how to cook for a large number. Although, it does make cooking supper slightly awkward, as I think I am cooking for 50 instead of 3.
That is what my summer looks like so far, but it is only the end of April, so I do not know how everything is going to play out- or if things will change.
thanks for reading and praying.
YWAM Madison
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