3 Month Update

our first trip into NYC

So much time has gone by since my last update! Honestly, I've been putting it off because it usually takes me quite awhile to write a post due to my OCD state of mind when it comes to writing. It's hard for me to just throw up a quick update, but I'm going to have to get over this in order to avoid the blogger silence for months at a time. Here is my attempt to quickly update you on the last 3 months.

Our DTS students arrived at the end of Sept. and it has been a whirlwind ever since. I cannot express in words what these 31 people mean to me! I have had the immense pleasure of watching God break down walls and begin to restore their lives. In turn, this has began to change my life as well. I am so incredibly blessed!

Prayer Station in the Bronx

We have been doing weekly outreaches that I can't get enough of! Anything from prayer stations on the streets of NYC to helping serve food to the needy all over Long Island. My favorite part of DTS is outreach phase, and these local outreaches give me just a little taste of it until January. Watching my students step out in obedience to God and succeed is so powerful. They give me courage to continue stepping out of my comfort zone. God is all about making us uncomfortable because that's when we have to depend on Him.

worshiping in Korea Town

Lighthouse Mission

We were able to attend 2 conferences during Oct. and Nov. The first conference, called Finish the Task, was in Cincinnati, Ohio. It had a frontier missions focus, or in other words, going to the unreached people groups with the truth of Jesus. The teachings at this conference were amazing! Did you know that only 2% of missionaries go to the people who have never heard the Gospel of Jesus?
In Harrisburg, PA we attended the NE Staff Conference. Most of the people at the Harrisburg base are from Kona, so it felt like being in DTS all over again. The worship was so amazing and spirit-filled. We gained so much insight on what the Lord has planned for  YWAM in the Northeast, and I'm excited to be a part of it!

beautiful Kiersten 

We have been finding out a little more about our outreach phase. Instead of only going to Cambodia, we will also be going to Washington DC and Thailand. We will possibly be working with YWAM DC to help fight the injustice of abortion. We will be spending time in prayer rooms and participating in the March for Life. For the walk we will be teaming up with K.I.D.S., or Keep Infants with Down Syndrome. 84-91% of babies that are known to have down syndrome are aborted. That is an astounding statistic! Our DTS director has a daughter with down syndrome, so this walk is near and dear to our heart. After DC, we are heading to Cambodia and then on to Thailand. It's very difficult to make plans when it comes to lengthy outreaches, but we know the generalities. We could be working with victims of human trafficking, evangelizing, playing with children, worshiping and praying in the streets, etc. We are willing to do whatever it is that God brings into our path. Please be in prayer with me that God would provide the money for this outreach. I am currently trying to raise $2,300 by January 25th; this will cover everything that I need, including airfare, for the 2 months I will be in DC and Asia. If you are personally interested in donating to my ministry simply click on the Donation tab at the top of this page.

9/11 memorial in Brooklyn

Five short paragraphs only begins to scratch the surface of the last 3 months. They have been some of the hardest, yet most wonderful months. Walking out the call of God on your life is like nothing else! I have never been put in this type of leadership role, and God is teaching me so much. The refining process is always challenging,  but knowing that I'm going to be such a better servant for Him at the end of it makes it all worth it. Being able to love others to my fullest potential is all that I hope to gain from this life, and I know God is teaching me how to do that better and better each day. I can only give Him praise for giving me this wonderful opportunity! I am so grateful to all of you who take the time to read this blog, pray for me, or donate to my work. I could not do any of this without you.