FIRST UPDATE FROM OZ!

Hey everyone! Its been about a week now since I've arrived in Townsville, Australia and things are only beginning! Just a brief reminder/update for those of you who are not in the loop :

I'm currently in Australia joining staff with a international non-denominational non-profit organization called Youth with a Mission (aka: YWAM) I'm currently at the Reef to Outback base in Townsville starting my 1 year internship on staff, with a plan of 2 years working at the base.

ANYWAYS...

when I arrived at base things were COMPLETELY different for me than the last time I was here (for my Discipleship training school). Just being here, has brought a lot of memories, and familiarity but even more, uncertainty, beginnings, and nervousness.

My first week settling in has actually been quite a struggle emotionally, physically and financially. It hasn't been the easiest getting back into the swing of living with roommates, and living where I also work, without family or friends from home by my side. We kick-started the internship this past sunday with a orientation day full of yummy food, and lots of "hi my name is....what's your name again? " conversations. After dinner we were able to have some worship time with the new Discipleship training school (DTS) that also just arrived. God had definitely spoken to us that this quarter would be a season of stepping out, and really embracing God's call on our lives.

With that along with the previous base worship we had on the wednesday before, I felt God was really trying show me just how faithful he is to us. Although I came with a security of my finances in some order, when I go here, I realized just how difficult things were going to be in terms of finances. Turns out things haven't really been on my side financially as my bank at home is now giving me more trouble than it would at home. certain bills have been thrown at me as well (computer payments, certain airport tax...etc.) that I didn't really expect.
Long story short, I'm kinda in need of a crazy financial breakthrough. HOWEVER. God still remains faithful to me in other ways.

Today was the first official day of my internship and to be honest, I was given another curveball when it came to the ministry area I was given. Accounting. yes accounting people. and for those of you who know me.... I DO NOT LIKE MONEY . I am much more of a people person than I am a sit at a computer and do invoices most of the day kind of person. I've prayed about this a bit (although it's still in the process) and I know I'm going to go into this ministry with a willing heart. I have already seen a change in my own heart as well as God's provision through this time

now for prayer points:

-FINANCES.... its a big need right now... approx. 400 dollars at the moment as an immediate need but I am continuing to seek monthly support as well (thankyou to those of you who have made a response to this need already!!)

-that God would continue to strengthen me in this time of new encounters, and journeys on staff.

-for the finances of my fellow interns to come through as well.

-for the October DTS to come into this new journey with God with their whole hearts! Entering into all that He has for them!

If you would like to partner with me in supporting me financially/ in prayer... please msg me back or go to www.ywamrto.com to donate