Being in charge of the kitchen has definitely been an up hill battle of challenges. Who knew that some day I would be making food for almost 100 people in just a few weeks. Daniel Jenkins just recently arrived as well as some more 3 month volunteers. ( I will post some pictures of them at work as soon as I take them.)
Life here is moving right along and God is making me grow daily.
To be honest I have been doing a poor job of keeping in contact wit you all. I am not sure how to go about doing it better. So please leave a comment with the best way to get in contact with you over a long period of time. I need to get more on top of communicating all things that go on in this crazy life of mine.
I pray that you can forgive me and give me some ideas to really step up to task that could potentially go on for the rest of my life.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Hiya
As usual so much has been happening to me in the past two weeks that I am behind on updating you all.
Let me being with saying I had a wonderful birthday and thank you to everyone for all the cards and encouragements. It was a nice and quiet party, just the way I like them. It is so amazing to not only think that I am now 21 but that I have been in YWAM now for two years!
It has been 2 years of such intense growth. Jesus brought me from a pit of a selfish and empty life. I had almost everything and non of it fulfilled, it could only fill the void in my heart for a short time. i spent years of my life trying to numb myself to the emptiness that was slowly encroaching upon me. Around may 2006, god made himself evident and provide me with a choice - continue with the life that I had chosen that was empty and void of rest for my soul or finally step out to do what i created for. You know the choice that I have made and the rest is history in the making. I have traveled to over 6 countries now telling people about the man that set me free. And through me simply following where he leads me I have grown and stretched in ways that I couldn't have imagined. And with that the pace was set for my life and God has only increased the pace of growth in my life. So now here I am in staffing in the kitchen.
Being the kitchen head here at YWAM is an incredible responsibility and it is so stretching. I never knew that I could have such a depth of dependence on the Lord. I have been brought to my knees weeping God as he changes me into what he created me to be. I don't know where He is taking me this time, but it hurts and He is going deeper then I have ever been. I hope to keep you guys in the loop with whats going on.
Please be praying for Him to work out all that He has for me. I do not want to stand in His way any longer. For each of us as men and women created in His image He has created a life so full of life and love everlasting that the world can not contain it. Know that God exists that He is always next to you, we must start talking to Him and reading what he has already communicated to us. Life is not worth anything without a relationship with Jesus.
Let me being with saying I had a wonderful birthday and thank you to everyone for all the cards and encouragements. It was a nice and quiet party, just the way I like them. It is so amazing to not only think that I am now 21 but that I have been in YWAM now for two years!
It has been 2 years of such intense growth. Jesus brought me from a pit of a selfish and empty life. I had almost everything and non of it fulfilled, it could only fill the void in my heart for a short time. i spent years of my life trying to numb myself to the emptiness that was slowly encroaching upon me. Around may 2006, god made himself evident and provide me with a choice - continue with the life that I had chosen that was empty and void of rest for my soul or finally step out to do what i created for. You know the choice that I have made and the rest is history in the making. I have traveled to over 6 countries now telling people about the man that set me free. And through me simply following where he leads me I have grown and stretched in ways that I couldn't have imagined. And with that the pace was set for my life and God has only increased the pace of growth in my life. So now here I am in staffing in the kitchen.
Being the kitchen head here at YWAM is an incredible responsibility and it is so stretching. I never knew that I could have such a depth of dependence on the Lord. I have been brought to my knees weeping God as he changes me into what he created me to be. I don't know where He is taking me this time, but it hurts and He is going deeper then I have ever been. I hope to keep you guys in the loop with whats going on.
Please be praying for Him to work out all that He has for me. I do not want to stand in His way any longer. For each of us as men and women created in His image He has created a life so full of life and love everlasting that the world can not contain it. Know that God exists that He is always next to you, we must start talking to Him and reading what he has already communicated to us. Life is not worth anything without a relationship with Jesus.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wonders
Well first things first, this is a short trip I got to take with some missionaries taking their furlough vacation from work with Campus Crusade for Christ Canada.
Simply awe inspiring.
God has been doing some amazing things in the past week. He is moving so tangibly through my life. As He seeks and finds me I am more and more overcome by his presence. I can see Him moving so mightily through my family that He must planning some sort of break through. Pieces of a life long puzzle are moving into place and he is letting me see it happen. It is very staggered right now as you can see but I will paint for you a better picture as i get more of the details myself.
God Bless and know that He has planned every second of your day for you, all you need to do is ask for it.
Simply awe inspiring.
God has been doing some amazing things in the past week. He is moving so tangibly through my life. As He seeks and finds me I am more and more overcome by his presence. I can see Him moving so mightily through my family that He must planning some sort of break through. Pieces of a life long puzzle are moving into place and he is letting me see it happen. It is very staggered right now as you can see but I will paint for you a better picture as i get more of the details myself.
God Bless and know that He has planned every second of your day for you, all you need to do is ask for it.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Sorry about the Late update
Hey everyone sorry about taking so long with this next update. I am now officially kitchen head for YWAM Maui, which means that I not only get to plan for, shop for, and prepare for all the food that is consumed on the base but right now I also have to MAKE IT! So needless to say I have been very busy running around making sure everyone eats.
But In everything the Lord is teaching me so much about myself. He is bringing out my strengths and weaknesses making me to depend on Him for everything. I am having such a great time. Thank you all for your support and encouraging letters that you have been sending me. Your prayers are what make all the difference in my life.
Lately, I have been looking back over the past 2 years of my life. It is incredible to see how far the Lord has taken me. You all have seen the immense change that has happened in my life. I am so thankful that the Lord has placed you all in my life to show me God's life. The freedom and joy being released over my life has left me awe struck. simply without words to describe it.
This video came up recently and I think it illustrates what I am going through right now.
But In everything the Lord is teaching me so much about myself. He is bringing out my strengths and weaknesses making me to depend on Him for everything. I am having such a great time. Thank you all for your support and encouraging letters that you have been sending me. Your prayers are what make all the difference in my life.
Lately, I have been looking back over the past 2 years of my life. It is incredible to see how far the Lord has taken me. You all have seen the immense change that has happened in my life. I am so thankful that the Lord has placed you all in my life to show me God's life. The freedom and joy being released over my life has left me awe struck. simply without words to describe it.
This video came up recently and I think it illustrates what I am going through right now.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Some Fun this Weekend
I had some great fun this weekend with with mission builders before they all leave this Saturday. They have helped us so much here on the base, I am going to miss them so much.
The base here in Haiku is So much fun with so little people up here. We have moved couches back into the lecture hall and have turned the house into a great family home once again. There are only about 10 living here on Base which makes it very quiet and spacious.
I miss you all so much and I have mailed out letters for all of you that I have an address for. If someone who reads this doesn't receive a letter within the next few days please just email me with your address and I am more then happy to put you on the mailing list.
On a more personal note, God has been moving me closer into His presence. As I read the bible and see how it speaks to every aspect of my life God has been changing me. The Bible does not just apply to the spiritual part of my life. It is the only thing that validates my whole life. And through the Bible God has reminded me of something very special this week. As Christians every part is to be an act of worship. Worship is not just singing on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Worship is an attitude of the heart looking to and serving Jesus alone that will then be shown through MANY different physical representations. This can be anything from Singing on Sunday to filing your taxes. Rock on....
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Da' Kitchen
Hey everyone welcome to the Kitchen.. Let me show you around.
This is where we wash and dry all of our pots, pans, boards, and dishes.
Our oven and skillet. This is where we do the cooking.
Here is some of the tasty food being prepared for today's lunch. The young women in pink is Kiera, she is one of our wonderful mission builder volunteers.
Some leftover ham also being prepared for today's lunch. Ooo it tasted so good!
And this is Ms. Loretta another one of our volunteers here. *Whisper* I am not to sure she liked me taking a picture of her. I miss you all so much. If you all have any questions about how I am doing or what I am up to. Or perhaps you would like to see a few more pictures of something in particular just comment, or email me at GCapostle@aim.com.
God Bless
Monday, March 17, 2008
Island Life
I have been back for two weeks now and life is slowly returning to normal. My culture shock is slowly going away and I am coming back into my normal emotions and reactions to situations. I want to thank you all so much for your prayers and support through these past 6 months.
As you know God has asked me to stay here on Maui as staff for at least the next two years, that is the length of a regular commitment here at YWAM MAUI. And I am excited to finally settle in after 2 years of transition and intense learning. This season of serving the base in practical ways has already been so encouraging for me. I get to now live out what I believe to be true. God does exist, He is holy, He is infinite, and He is personal. Because of my sin I am forever cast out from Him into the fires of Hell. But because of His incredible love for me He sent Himself, Jesus Christ, to save me from Hell and eternal separation from Himself, so that now I may stand as holy and righteous, through Christ Jesus' finished work on the cross, before God in loving relationship with Him. Loving God with all my heart, mind, body, and soul and loving my neighbor as myself. And I can only weep for joy at the opportunity.
Christ has called my here to YWAM Maui for this season. And I know He will provide for my in incredible ways. My current support per month is $350 and I have a goal of at least $500 per month for my time here at YWAM and a long term goal of $3000 per month for longer term missionary work overseas. Also currently I am still in need of a laptop computer, I am sharing a friends, but my own is essential in this day and age for keeping you all updated as well as informed. I have been praying and researching what is the best what for what I do and will last me at least 4 to 5 years. I am looking at spending around $1500 for a new Apple Macbook. Please email me if you would like more information.
You all have been so instrumental in my life. Praying for me and encouraging me. I pray that you can see how much Christ has changed me and my life through you all. I miss you all so much.
Humbly In His Service,
Joey
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