Well yesterday X-Squad celebrated and reminisced on the past 11 months of our lives. Today we will begin the goodbyes and this new chapter the Lord is opening. Thank you all. Thank you for the outpouring of love you have shown me the last twenty one months as I have fundraised, traveled, served, struggled, thrived and grown. Thank you for following my journey and fighting for me from thousands of miles away. I am beyond excited for this three month period of quality time, rest and sharing the amazing things that have occurred in each others lives. Stay tuned for my journey to continue come October 2018. If you would like a t-shirt please contact me. I have a new fundraiser launching on July 1st for those who love jewelry!! Please prayerfully consider donating to my blog as I lead and disciple P-Squad!!
Location
1.Tirana, Albania
2.Alba Iulia, Romania
3.Lesbos, Greece
4.Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5.Chang Rai, Thailand
6.Yangon, Myanmar
7.Malealea Village, Lesotho
8.Pretoria, South Africa
9.Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
10.Montrious, Haiti
11.Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Ministry
1. Church of the Nazarene
2. Hospice Eliana
3. EuroRelief
4. Dignity for Children Foundation
5. Spiritual Warriors Against Trafficking
6. New Life Yangon
7.Africa 4 Jesus
8. VCSA/UCSA
9. Youth for Christ
10. Supply And Multiply
11. It is up to us
Currency
1.Lek
2.Lei
3.Euro
4.Ringgit
5. Baht
6. Kayt
7.Loti
8. Rand
9. USD/Bonds
10.Gourdes
11. Pasos
Book
1.So Long Insecurity: Beth Moore
2.Fervent: Priscilla Shirer
3.Lets All Be Brave: Annie F Downs
4.Mere Christianity: C.S Lewis
5.The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: John Maxwell
6.The Post-Church Christian: Paul Nyquist and Carson Nyqvist
7.Forgotten God: Francis Chan
8. Everybody, Always: Bob Goff
9. For Men Only and For Women Only: Shaunti Feldhahn
10. River Dwellers: Dr. Rob Reimer
11. Daring Greatly: Brene Brown
Must Try Food
1.Suflaque
2. Zacusca/Langos
3.Gyros
4. Cheese Naan
5. Sticky Rice and Thai Tea
6. Mohinga and Milk Tea
7. Maquena and Poppa
8. Sisters (Kind of like a glazed donut)
9. Satsa
10. Plantains and Pickely
11. Empanadas
Lesson from God
1. God gifts us with Fruit of the Spirits. He then puts us in situations to learn how to apply and improve in these.
2.Inner healing with roots of rejection, independence, and lack of self worth.
3.If I do not have patience with God I will not have patience with others.
4. What community with no distractions can look like.
5. Ministry that is backstage is just as important as working with the people front stage.
6. Surrender. The kind where you have nothing left. You gave it all to God.
7. Contentment. Being at peace where you are in life. Do not be so set on the future.
8. The Lord will literally fill you with strength in the moments you need it most.
9. Spiritual warfare is real. The enemy is deceiving and you need to wear your armor.
10. Practicing new spiritual disciplines is important to spiritual growth.
11. A missional life is not from scheduled ministry, it should be all the time.
Favorite Night
1. Sleeping on the rooftop of the Kindergarten and watching Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with my team.
2. Looking for a dance club for hours and ending up dancing on the streets of Alba Iulia
3. Night in Mytilini with my team. Pasta. Wine. Ice cream. Need I say more?
4. Thanksgiving at Rachael’s house.
5. Worship in the yard. Food from Asia and North America. Candle Light service.
6. Gender Reveal party for our hosts.
7. Day of hiking with bonfire, stargazing and s’mores.
8. Camp nights sitting by the fire, marshmallow and jamming to Ben Rector.
9. Easter night dinner and sharing testimonies with our host.
10. Nights of Skip-Bo with Alexis and Jenn
11. Chainsmokers concert with some of my best friends.
Coffee Shop
1.Hausbrandt
2.Viva Gas Station
3.Caprice
4.Project B
A coffee stand on the side of the street.
6. My House Cafe
7. Just instant coffee
8. Mug N Bean
9. Indaba Cafe
10. Coffee in the morning from our cooks
11. Affogato
Favorite Adventure
1.Dajiti Mountain
2. Salt Mines/Brans Castle
3. Mytilini explorations
4. Climbing East Tabur
5. Elephant Sanctuary and Climbing Phu Chi Fa
6. Gaming with our students but also ice cream
7. Hiking with four girls on my team and three from another team
8. Safari with my dad and Linda.
9.Victoria Falls
10. Snorkeling at a resort
11. Lunch with my roommates after being vegan for a week.
Saying of the Month
1. Wow Wow- Clyde
2. Goody Goody- Raul Costea
3. Hello my friend- Refugees at camp
4. I wonder- Godly Play
5. Freaken- Em
6. Hallelujah- Sister Ruth
7. Golly- Jamie
8. Bye Felicia- Ayanda
9. Yabo- Musa
10. Come’ on Dave- Dave
11. Are you having pillow talk at the dinner table? – Sav
Songs that Remind Me Of Each Month
1.Hills and Valleys By: Tauren Wells
2.Open Space By: Housefires
3.To Worship You I Live By:Israel Houghton
4. The Baddest By: Froggy Fresh
5. Do It Again By: Elevation Worship
6. Yes and Amen By: Housefires
7. You Are Good By:Israel Houghton
8. Speak A Word By: Dr. Tumi
9. High Note By:GAWVI
10. Wherever You Are By: Myles Parrish
11. I’m Trading My Sorrows By: Darrel Evans
This sure does feel like a dream. X-Squad I love you. I am beyond blessed to call you my brothers and sisters who I was able to experience this once in a life time journey with. It has been real!!
