Fear Breaking Fear

The other day I was blessed to hear the story of a gal who had a life changing experience on the ropes course.  I was so happy to hear this because I thought she hated the whole experience.

I knew the Giant Swing really shook her up... I was on the unhooking end of the element that day and thought I was gonna have my first puking participant... she was so pale and green!  I remember how shaky she was too, she needed extra assistance stepping down the ladder and over to a tree.  She stayed there a long time, catching her breath and finding her land legs again.  Her first responses to me were how horrible it was and how she wished she hadn't done the swing!  I wasn't surprised after seeing how shaken up she was.

The swing... start 25 feet high...  swing out over the hill to a height of 60-70 feet in the air!

The really cool thing is that I got to hear more about her experience when I ran into her at lunch a few days later.  She shared with me that it took 4 days to process the ropes course experience and in that time God had spoken to her in a really clear way.  God told her that the Giant Swing was the hardest thing that He would ever ask her to do.  She said she never wanted to go off the swing again but that she was glad she did because it brought so much freedom to her and totally broke the pattern of fear in her life!   YAY FOR FREEDOM!!

I love how God works even in the uncomfortable and scary times in our lives... thank you Lord for your faithfulness and for letting me hear this testimony of your goodness!!

Next Stop... Brazil!

God has been so good to me!!  I thought I'd be working with one of the DTS schools this last summer, but instead God led me to work with the ropes course and I'll have to say that it has been the MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE!  Isn't it great how God ALWAYS knows what is best for us!?  

Right now the ropes course is closed for the season so we can all stay dry during the really rainy weather.  For the next three months I'll be working in another ministry on base, which I'll share more about later.  I know the time will go fast and I look forward to the start of another season in 2013!

The Curitiba base

To start off next year's ropes season I'm heading down to Curitiba, Brazil to help build another ropes course, train staff, and get my level 2 certification!   I will be there from February 9th - March 15th and I'm really looking forward to meeting ropes course staff from around the world and serving with them as we build another ropes course.  I think it's so cool that we all have something in common... our love of Jesus and our desire to share his love with others in the great outdoors through fun and games!  

The ropes course in Curitiba

As I prepare for this trip please be praying for the following:

• Health and safety 
• Good prices on plane tickets 
• The approval of my visa paperwork
• Additional funds for the cost of the trip: visa, airfare and housing will be around $2,000  

God Always Moves!

Recently we had a college group here on the ropes course and the contact person from the college specifically asked us not to mention anything about God during their time here.  Before the group came the ropes staff gathered and prayed that we would somehow have the opportunity to share with these students without directly talking about God.  The really cool thing is that God can always make a way when the door seems to be shut tightly!  

During the day we were able to share many kingdom principles with the students like trusting, serving, and using your gifts and talents.  It was a good day of team building and all, but God had a lot more planned for the day.  On the last element of the day... the Giant Swing... God totally opened the door for me to talk with a couple of girls.  They were on top of the swing platform and were pretty freaked out about it.  I was talking to them about fear and was being really careful to not bring God into the middle of it all when one of the girls asked if I could pray for them.  Wham!  The door swung open and I got to talk with them about trusting God and choosing to push through the fear to experience the freedom and fun on the other side!  We prayed and... whooosh... they were off! 

So cool that God can open any door that man may shut!

The Climbing Tower Gets a Face Lift!

It rains a lot here in Salem so our beloved climbing tower needed some repairs this summer.  The plywood and beams were rotting and as you can see it didn't really look that great.  This project didn't seem like it would be that big of a deal to me, but boy was I mistaken!  

I'm not real experienced in construction so this was a great learning experience for me.  I learned to measure with the carpenter lingo of "strong" or "weak" to add or take away a smidgen.  I'm pretty thrifty with a drill now, even suspended some 30 feet above the ground and I really know how to slap on sticky glue with a trowel like the pros!  I even know the secret to getting it out of my hair :)  

Here are a few photos that show the progress of the construction:

Our 40 foot climbing tower needing repairs.

Down to the skeleton after taking off rotten plywood.

Had to replace all the rotten beams as well.

Hanging from the wall as we work.

After new beams and plywood.

Adding a layer of Vinyl to protect against the moisture.

What we are calling the "Smurf Tower."

We will be adding more obstacles to this side for an extra challenge.

Only a couple things left to do on the wall... finish the obstacles and put on rock holds so we can once again climb the tower!

Summer Flew By...

Have you ever felt that time goes by faster when you're having fun?  I think it really does because this summer was fun and went by super fast!  Everything about this summer was fast... especially the GIANT swing!

I love how this swing takes your breath away!  Look, I'm just a blur  :0)

This is the top of the giant swing platform... 25 feet up!

I love it up here... hanging out on the edge!

Sometimes I like to keep my feet on the ground playing games like "Chicken Tower."

Or being a safety line so the kids can climb.

I like to climb too, when I have the chance :0)

I don't mind that the job is sometimes dirty.

Because I like to have FUN and help others have FUN too!

Dirty Dash!

This last weekend several of our YWAM Salem staff ran the Dirty Dash in Eugene, Oregon.  This sloppy race was to raise funds for several charities in the community so it was great to make a difference as we had fun in the mud!  We crawled through tunnels... climbed over obstacles... wallowed in the mud pits... and laughed a lot!  

Our attempts at crazy outfits!

The Giant hay bales

We got a little muddy so far

Glad I had goggles when I got totally dunked in the mud!

I can see again... yay!

I think we enjoyed the race :0)

The greatest thing is that my skin was soooo smooth after the race... like I got a special facial at the spa!

Will you hold my leg for a minute?

I never really know what is going to happen when leading a group on the ropes course.  Yesterday was a great example of just that...


So, we started out the day with a large group of 54 people on the lawn playing some get to know you games.  This group was a mix of some different churches joining up to do some team bonding before heading out on a mission trip to Haiti.  Such a wonderful group of people wanting to serve the Lord!  After the games we all harnessed up, split into 5 groups, and headed off to the course.  


The first stop for my group... the Huge Green Cheetahs... was the low circuit, which is an obstacle course just off the ground.  The goal is to do the obstacles without touching the ground.  This is a difficult task for most groups and requires physical strength, creativity, and teamwork.   


On this particular day I had a man named Zack in my group.  I was a little nervous about this because he had a prosthetic leg.  I thought about his safety and wondered how he would do on the course because of the difficult nature of the obstacles, but as I watched I was amazed!  Not only did he complete each challenge, he was instrumental in helping the rest of the team.  Wow!  What an example of creativity and the determination!  


My favorite moment of the day was when Zack came to the underground tunnel.  He was having a little trouble fitting through the tunnel because of the tight space.  I was about to tell him that he could just skip that obstacle... the next thing I knew he was holding his leg out to me and asking me if I could hold it for him.  Oh my goodness... I could't believe it... I was holding his leg and walking it to the other side of the tunnel!  We got a good chuckle out of this and it totally broke the ice for the rest of the day where he rocked the rest of the challenges!


Throughout the day I heard a little bit of his life story... how he lost his leg serving our country in Iraq... and how he has chosen to not be held back, but instead to press forward and give to others.  I'm sure God will use him in mighty ways as he heads out to love and serve people in Haiti! 

So... the end of my day came with another little surprise... a bird decided to poo on my arm.  Gotta love the random things that happen when working on the ropes course!

Loving Salem Ropes!

Hey everyone, thought I'd let you know that I love what I'm doing here in Salem!  Here's a little look into what I do on the Salem Ropes Course. 

First of all, I'm finding that no two days are ever the same when working on the Salem Ropes Course.  Each group is unique and it keeps me on my toes as I do my best to lead them through the course in a way that will challenge them and also give them opportunities for great success.  Sometimes I wonder if I'm the one doing all the learning because I get so much out of the activities that I lead the groups through.  

Teamwork written in many different languages

One of the main reasons that groups come to the course is to work on TEAMWORK.  Most of the elements are designed specifically to require teamwork and it's fun to watch groups begin the day with an independent mindset and leave at the end of the day depending on and even enjoying working as a team.

  

The five commitments that we all make at the beginning of the day

I love seeing how so many amazing things can be learned from these fairly simple and fun activities.  

I can't begin to list all the lessons that are learned through the activities, but I will share a couple to give a general idea.

Flying Squirrel

The Flying Squirrel:  a high element where the "flyer" is pulled up about 30 feet into the air by the rest of the team.  This element allows individuals the opportunity to trust their team with their life as they fly into the air and also for the team to serve the "flyer."  It's really cool to see how much fun people have in pulling on the rope.  Service doesn't have to be an agonizing thing... in fact there can be great joy in serving others as you are joining with them in reaching a goal! 

Giant Swing

The  Giant Swing:  a high element where you climb a pole 25 feet up to a platform and then swing out over the hill to a height of about 60 feet.  Definitely a breathtaking experience!  This element is great for bringing out the encouragement of the group and also for overcoming fear.  There are very few people who don't fear this swing... even I still have a moment of fear up there!  The Giant Swing has been an amazing thing to experience as a facilitator.  To witness the life giving power of encouragement is so cool and seeing people overcome their fears is truly wonderful!   

"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind."  - II Timothy 1:7 

        

A Change in Plans...

GOD KNOWS BEST!
I find it quite interesting how often I need to be reminded that God's plans are BETTER than my own.  This is what I've been learning recently and it has been such a blessed journey along the way!  


Almost exactly a month ago I arrived in Salem to staff the Crossroads DTS here at the YWAM base.  Upon my arrival I learned that we only had one student signed up for the school and that it would be cancelled if we didn't get more students.  This came as a huge surprise and made for an interesting first few days as I questioned if I was even supposed to be here in Salem.  


The next few days I began to realize that God had me right where HE wanted me and that I didn't need to worry at all because HE wouldn't leave me hanging.  As I waited to see if more students would sign up I sought out other areas where I could serve, just in case the school did get cancelled.  Looking into other ministries seemed kind of crazy at first because it felt like I was giving up on the Crossroads school, but God reminded me that dreaming and planning wouldn't change what HE was doing.  


Out of all the ministry possibilities available I was especially interested in the ropes course.  As I prayed about this possibility I began to get excited with the feeling that this was where God wanted me to be and that HE wasn't making a plan "B," but was actually revealing plan "A"... the BEST plan for me!  


I kinda joke now that God lured me here with staffing the Crossroads DTS because it was familiar and I felt secure in it and then revealed that he wanted me to work with the ropes course once I got here... not sure if that was really God's original plan, but it works for me ;0)


PLAN "A"... THE ROPES COURSE
At this point, I have just finished my second week working with the ropes course team and it has been AMAZING!  I have achy muscles... I have blisters and bruises...  and I've cut pitch out of my hair... but I will have to say that this job fits me so well!  I love the opportunity I have to share my love for God and the outdoors with so many people!  It's like a mission field right in my back yard :0)


The ropes course draws such a diverse array of people... in just two weeks I've had the privilege of serving a youth group preparing for a mission trip, a group of YWAM leaders, a group of college football players, a Brownie troop, and a group of teens celebrating a birthday.  I find it crazy that these groups quickly become captive audiences when they are stretched outside of their comfort zone... it's like the challenge course opens the door wide open to speak God's truth and encouragement into their lives.  


TRUST THE GIRL AND THE BENCH...
I'm sure I will have many stories to tell as the weeks go by, but to start off I will share about the college football players that I worked with last week.  We were just finishing up with the High Climb, which is a 93 foot climb up a big sturdy tree... of course the participants are harnessed in and I happened to be belaying for one of the ropes while the football players were belaying for the other rope.  As the guys shared about their experience the issue of trust came up and one of the guys stated that he chose to climb on the side with the girl who was anchored to the bench (me) instead of his three buff teammates.  We all got a good laugh about this because I only weigh about 120 lbs and was trusted more than 3 guys who together were at least 500 lbs.  Not only did we have a good laugh about this, it opened the door to talk about trust in their lives and how they can build trust as a football team.  


To learn more about the Salem ropes course and to watch a cool video of what we do check out this link:
http://www.ywamsalem.org/#/salem-ropes/  

Settling In...

I've now been here at the YWAM base in Salem, Oregon for over two weeks and it is starting to feel a bit like home.  

To start off I'd like to share a little about where I live... the house I live in is called "Meadow Mobile" because it is a big mobile home in the meadow... gotta love the creative names of some places here!  This house has 6 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and currently there are six single gals living here.  I hear that the house really isn't that full... so I guess doubling up in rooms is pretty normal at times.  Good thing I've had lots of practice sharing a room in my lifetime!

My house... my window is the second from the right.

Moving in was a breeze for me... I arrived right around 5:00 when people were getting done with work for the day.  Within moments of my arrival I was greeted by two of my friends who helped me haul my things out of the car... thanks Amy and Shane!

My room... ready to be unpacked.

I thought it would be fun to post a picture of my first cooking down here.  I made chicken and rice soup and it was soooo good!  

The cool thing is that God had a plan for my soup that went beyond me eating it... I found out the next day that a friend of mine was recovering from pneumonia.  I had lots of extra soup so I was able to bless her with some healthy soup to eat while she got better.  I think it's amazing how God can even use soup to bless others!

Gotta love the ease of crock pots!

Just about the time that I showed up here on the base, this goose also showed up.  Most of the time the goose is friendly and will eat out of my hand, but I found out today that geese sometimes have bad days... it chased me and tried to bite me.  Yikes!  Thank goodness that they have rounded beaks that don't hurt!

Our mostly friendly goose... it has blue eyes that are pretty cool.

 My Second weekend here was BEAUTIFUL!  We had weather in the 80's and it was wonderful!  After church on Sunday we got the supplies to make ice cream and enjoyed a nice treat in the afternoon sun and then went and played softball to practice for a church league team... our team is named the Misfits... kinda fits our group because we are a mix of lots of random people.

Ice cream with two of my housemates, Sarah and Amy.

I hope you enjoyed hearing a little bit of my first two weeks here in Salem... God has been so faithful in leading me in this new season of life.  I have to admit that things haven't gone exactly like I expected they would down here, but I'm finding that God has things under control and that His ways are ALWAYS better than mine!  

I'll share more about some unexpected changes in another post when I have the chance to process the details. 

BLESSED!

I'm so blessed by the family I have!  
There are kids all over the place, but it's wonderful and each and every one of them have a special place in my heart!  


I will have to say that one of the hardest things about being away from home is missing all of these shining faces and the giggles and hugs that go with them!  I love my special kids to the moon and back and I will miss them dearly!  Thank goodness for technology so we can keep in touch.  I don't want to miss those babbling conversations and the silly stories of all the wonderful things kids do :0) 
  

Movie time... Aubrey, Grace, Stephanie, Josiah,  me, Alana, Zoey, and Hailey!

You gotta love a house full of kids... especially when they are all so sweet and cute!  This picture shows most of the wonderful kids that are near and dear to my heart.  My nephew Isaac was at Cub Scouts when this picture was taken and my nephews Micah and Gideon (recently adopted) were on their way home from the Ukraine!  


I love how my family has answered the call to adopt!  It is not an easy task, but I believe it's worth a little sweat and tears because there are now 5 less orphans in the world today!  

Joey and Gracie enjoying a warm seat on the beloved dog, Bentley :0)

Zoey creating some mealtime entertainment for everyone!

 This night was such a funny night!  We were all sitting around at dinner time and Zoey was full of spunk and chattering up a storm.  I'd been trying to get her to say "auntie" for months and was trying again since she was being so vocal.  The great thing is that she finally said it!  This will be such a memorable moment because not only did she say "auntie," she had a burp right in the middle of it... it was the sweetest, funniest "aun uurrp tie" I've ever heard!  We were all rolling on the floor laughing and Zoey thought it was the greatest thing!  Now the crazy thing is that she usually claps when I ask her to say "auntie" because we made such a big deal about it... but she does know how to say it so way to go Zoey!

She is the silliest girl and loves it when she has a captive audience!

This poor couch gets a workout all the time!  


I'm really going to miss my little sisters (shadows)!  Rarely does a day go by when one of them doesn't ask to have a sleepover in my room, or to help me feed the horses, or to have me tuck them into bed!  I love how they look up to me, but the pressure is on... do they see Jesus in me?  I sure hope so!

I totally love my family!  They have all taught me so much about living life to the fullest and always hoping for the best!  Their endless hugs, pokes, and kisses will truly be missed!   

A Time of Waiting...

The Delay...
Being delayed in heading to Salem has been a very insightful time for me...  At first the delay was a big disappointment and I actually felt like I messed up and failed in following God's plan.  As I've pressed in for answers and recovered from the initial shock, I've found that this time of waiting isn't a waste of time or a failure in any way.  The waiting has actually been a time of great joy and encouragement in my life!  God is so GOOD and He never ceases to amaze me with His perfect plan for my life!


Here are a few things that I've been learning in this time of waiting...
That I can be a missionary anywhere.  I may not be in Salem yet, but God still has amazing things for me to do here in Aberdeen! 


Over the past few weeks I've been blessed with the women's Bible study going on at my church.  "A Woman's Heart" by Beth Moor is showing me so much about myself and how God is the center of my universe.  I can try and fulfill my needs through relationships with people, but I will not be satisfied because I was created with a need that only God can fill.  This study has showed me a lot of truth and the ministry times have been so sweet as many women share their lives and pray for one another!


One big area that has become my mission field here in Aberdeen is the public school setting that I find myself in.  Being a substitute teacher is an interesting place to be and I've come to realize that I can be intentional about building relationships with the kids by showing them patience and love instead of just surviving the day.  Some days are harder than others, but I'm finding that listening to the students and spending an extra couple of minutes getting to know them goes a long way.  So many of these kids are starving for attention and love... their behavior is just crying out for someone to take notice and care.  I am choosing to care and hopefully they will see God's love shining through me.


A song that has encouraged me along the way... 
"Desert Song" by Hillsong


This song has spoken to me so much about the different battles and trials we all go through in life, but how the VICTORY is already won... PRAISE JESUS!  My choice is to bring praise to the King in every season of life because He is WORTHY of PRAISE... He is my reason to LIVE!


Blessings of the delay...
Another blessing of the delay is that I will be able to meet my two new nephews before I head down to Salem.  My brother and sister-in-law are in the process of adopting two 5 year old boys from the Ukraine.  Currently Rachelle and her mom are in the Ukraine to bring Gideon and Micah home and hopefully in the next few days they will finally be home.  I'm seeing now that it is important to be here for this change in our family and I'm excited to meet these precious boys who have spent years longing for a family.
Please pray for a safe passage home for Rachelle, Doris (Rachelle's mom), Gideon, and Micah.  Gideon is an active boy who loves to see and experience new things and places... he will be busy, but will probably do ok with the traveling.  Micah, on the other hand, struggles with being outside of the confining walls of the institution, the only surroundings he's ever known.  It is very scary for him to be out and about so please pray that he will adjust to the outside world quickly and not have a traumatic trip all the way home.


To read more about their adoption journey visit their blog:
 http://addtothebeauty-evensen.blogspot.com/2012/03/paperchase-is-done.html


I've been so blessed in the waiting, but I do need help in moving forward in God's plan!
Please pray that the finances continue to come in.  I'm getting closer to being fully funded, but I have a little way still to go.  


I invite you to come hear more about what God is doing in my life and the exciting mission work that He has called me to do through YWAM!


I will be sharing about my missionary journey at Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 18th at 9am.  
2515 Sumner Ave.  Aberdeen 

Heading Out...

I'm heading down to Salem, Oregon in less than a week... yikes!  Time to step out in faith on this grand adventure called missions!  

Enjoy this video about my choice to be a missionary and to share God's love with others.

For more information about supporting me, click on the donation tab on my blog. 


I would love to have you pray for:

• A smooth transition into missions. 
• Health and safety in all situations I come across.
• Trust in God to rule in my life instead of fear.
• Me to be fully funded with mission support.

Thank you to all who have prayed for me and supported me on this journey!   

I couldn't do this without you!

Cuddle Bug!

This is a common scene in the evenings at my house... 

Loving the "Couch Hog"

We started out with the "no dog on the couch rule," but this big lug wouldn't have it that way.  He is "King" of the couch and usually claims 2/3 of it leaving me with just enough room to squeeze in.  


I'm leaving for Salem, Oregon next week to be a missionary with YWAM and I'm going to miss my Bentley!

He sleeps in some strange positions

Have No Fear...

Oh, what a wild ride the last few months have been! 


I had no idea what to expect as I began transitioning into missions and I'll have to say that it has been a journey of growing my faith and trust in the Lord.  Some days I felt confident in my future as a missionary and other days the process of becoming a missionary seemed utterly impossible.  I hate to admit it, but I almost applied for a job at the local feed store because it seemed much easier than following what God has called me to do.  I'm sure working in a feed store would be a blast for this animal lover, but I know that God's plan is even better than anything I can come up with for myself.  


I'm choosing to remain steadfast in my calling as a missionary even when many things are unknown and I have areas of fear.  Over the last year God has shown me over and over again that the areas of fear in my life are exactly where HE wants to show up and prove HIS faithfulness to me.  Just beyond the fear there is freedom, peace, and joy; knowing that God is BIG enough and GOOD enough to take care of my every need.  I will press on and push through this wall of fear knowing that good things are on the other side!  


Just last night a friend reminded me that perfect love drives out fear.  I think it's amazing how God timed this perfectly so that today, on Valentines Day, I'm able to rest in God's perfect love without the presence of fear.  


Thank you Lord for your AMAZING LOVE!  You truly are the love of my life!

This is a little slideshow that I put together of my YWAM experience during my Crossroads DTS.  What a great 5 months of my life!

Ochawan Update!

This is Ochawan, a woman who accepted Christ during my village visit to Can-eo over two months ago.  Going to Can-eo was one of the most impacting times during my outreach to the Philippines... the things God did that weekend were amazing!  I will never forget how our team's choice to go the "extra mile" allowed us to meet this beautiful woman and witness how God touched her heart and adopted her into His family!  

Some of our contacts in the Philippines recently posted an update about how Ochawan is doing.  I was excited to hear the news and wanted to share it with you all!  Thank you to Tom and Lisa Maxwell for sharing the following information: 

After lunch was over, Lisa and I went to visit Ochawan. Our newest staff member, Harry, accompanied us and served as translator and guide. She wept with joy as she told us how much she appreciated us coming. We were blessed to feel so welcomed. We gave her copies of the photos taken two months ago when she accepted Jesus as her Savior.  She smiled as she remembered how when she prayed she was filled with joy.  When she asked me to share something from the Bible, I read the passages from 1 John 4 about love that had been used as the text during the sermon.

As we talked, she shared that back pain has kept her from sleeping well.  She longs to be strong enough to join the other believers at church services.  After praying for her, she opened up to struggling with great fear.  So much that she insists her niece leave the light on at night.  I shared with her Psalm 139, reassuring her that God is always with her even amidst the darkest night. Lisa told her perfect love casts out fear and that the spirit of fear does not come from the Lord.  Ochawan happily replied, "I believe it.  I claim it.  Fear must go away!"

Please continue to pray for Ochawan and for the work God is doing in Can-eo.  I love this village and the amazing things God is doing there!

To read more about the village of Can-eo and many other wonderful places in the Philippines visit the Maxwell's blog at: http://garden-of-grace.blogspot.com/

Oh my goodness...
I can't believe that I will be driving down to Salem, Oregon in just a few weeks... woah... time is really flying by!  I look forward to this next chapter of my life as I step into the world of missions!  I don't know exactly what everything will look like yet, but I do know that God has great plans for me and important work to do... sharing the gospel, discipling new believers, teaching children, and much more!  

Here is a little more about what I will be doing and how you can help me in my mission adventure...

HELP ME BE A MISSIONARY!

Hello there, I hope you are doing well. I pray that 2012 will be a great year for you, full of blessings and hope!

The New Year is bringing some changes for me. I am planning on moving to Salem, Oregon in February to work with a mission organization called Youth With a Mission. You might remember that I attended a Discipleship Training School with them last year and ministered in the Philippines. It was during these 5 months that God gave me a passion to join full time mission work. So for the next two years I will be a missionary! I can’t even begin to tell you how exited I am for this! 

  

Before I can join YWAM, I need to finish my personal fundraising. Every member of YWAM is solely funded with a personal support base. That’s right, no one has a salary! As a child of God, I know that I am in His hands, and I am confident that He will provide for what He has called me to do. God holds my future, but I also realize... I need some help!

I am asking for assistance as I dedicate these next two years to the Lord. I need $1,500 a month to cover my living expenses and future outreach costs. I crunched some numbers and it would take only 30 people at $50 a month to be fully funded. Could you be one of 30 to give $50 a month? My hope is that you would prayerfully consider what amount you can give because large or small, anything would help!

YWAM is a great organization with a vision to see freedom and righteousness established in unreached nations. The Salem base focuses specifically on training and sending leaders around the world. As staff of YWAM Salem I will play a part in discipling hundreds of people through different programs here on the home-front. I will also go to other nations to share the gospel with people who have never heard the good news of Jesus. Through missions, I can reach out to people who are broken and lost in both a physical and spiritual way. What an epic challenge and opportunity! You can find out more about YWAM and what I will be doing on my blog: missmariechristine.blogspot.com.

I hope that you will consider joining my team with a monthly commitment of however much God leads you to give. I have no idea what you might be able to do, but it would be a tremendous honor to have you invest in this. Whatever the outcome, please know that I care about you and appreciate you. Thanks again for your friendship!

Blessings to you!

~Marie

PS:  If you have any questions or want to find out more please feel free to contact me at marieevensen@msn.com. I would love to share more with you!

Please make checks payable to:

“YWAM” 

Do not write my name on the check, put my name on a separate paper.

Send to:

YWAM Salem

Attn: Accounting

7085 Battlecreek Rd. SE

Salem, OR 97317