The End of the Beginning
On Monday night I got back from my first adventure as an outreach leader for the Discipleship Training School in Jax Beach. I spent 2 months traveling overseas with 6 students and one other leader, sharing the good news of Jesus. We spent the first 5 weeks in Taiwan (see last post), and the last 3 weeks in China. I wish I could tell you all of the stories, but I would be typing on the computer for days. It's hard to really come up with how to express this trip, the emotions I felt and the things I saw.
In Taiwan we had the opportunity to work with YWAM. It was great to be able to work with another base and see what God is doing there. Taiwan is a place where you can openly share the Gospel, but it is still a very small percent Christian. There is a darkness and heaviness there because there is still a lot of ancestor worship. People even have shrines and altars set up in their homes. They will burn "money" to their ancestors because they believe they need it. Many do it just for the sake of tradition. People are caught in a cycle of false worship because they do not want to dishonor or disrespect their families. My group had the opportunity to share the Gospel in various places throughout Taiwan, using skits, songs, and testimonies. We went to a hospital, churches, and schools. It's amazing to me that we were able to share in so many public areas like the schools. Through their interest in learning English and the American culture, we were able to share truth with them.
I don't have much I can share about China with you here, but I will say that God is moving. Be praying for that nation, that God would grow in them a desire for the Word of God.
We are now debriefing from the trip and on our final week of the Fall 2013 DTS. Be praying for the students as the step out of this bubble called DTS and into the next step of their lives. As for me, I am planning on being on staff for the Leadership School over the Spring. Leadership school is the next step for any student that wishes to be a missionary with YWAM Jax or to come on staff. It's a chance to grow more in their skills as a leader and more about what it means to be a leader.
If you are interested in me sharing more about my experience in a church, small group, or even just one on one, email me at hkarcuri@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
In Taiwan we had the opportunity to work with YWAM. It was great to be able to work with another base and see what God is doing there. Taiwan is a place where you can openly share the Gospel, but it is still a very small percent Christian. There is a darkness and heaviness there because there is still a lot of ancestor worship. People even have shrines and altars set up in their homes. They will burn "money" to their ancestors because they believe they need it. Many do it just for the sake of tradition. People are caught in a cycle of false worship because they do not want to dishonor or disrespect their families. My group had the opportunity to share the Gospel in various places throughout Taiwan, using skits, songs, and testimonies. We went to a hospital, churches, and schools. It's amazing to me that we were able to share in so many public areas like the schools. Through their interest in learning English and the American culture, we were able to share truth with them.
I don't have much I can share about China with you here, but I will say that God is moving. Be praying for that nation, that God would grow in them a desire for the Word of God.
We are now debriefing from the trip and on our final week of the Fall 2013 DTS. Be praying for the students as the step out of this bubble called DTS and into the next step of their lives. As for me, I am planning on being on staff for the Leadership School over the Spring. Leadership school is the next step for any student that wishes to be a missionary with YWAM Jax or to come on staff. It's a chance to grow more in their skills as a leader and more about what it means to be a leader.
If you are interested in me sharing more about my experience in a church, small group, or even just one on one, email me at hkarcuri@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
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