Training Camp: Part Deux

 
This was just a passing prayer.  One of those prayers that you think God doesn’t even notice.  But he answered it!  This was a prayer that I uttered after attending training camp for my World Race trip, which launched in January 2011.  To be honest, it wasn’t one that I thought He’d answer….BUT HE DID!  (God loves surprises!)

Several weeks ago, I was able to attend my 2^nd World Race training camp, this time as Squad Leader!  It was interesting because in some ways it was very different, but in other ways very familiar.  My first training camp I had so many questions:  What would they make us do?  Would I have to eat crazy food?  Would I get along with my squad mates?  This second time ,around there were new questions:  “Would I get along well with my co-leader?  Would I have to speak in front of everyone often?  If so, what the heck am I going to say to a group of 50+ that I’ve never met before?  Thankfully, God is good and just as he calmed my fears the 1^st training camp, he was faithful the second time around.  Hey our God is “always good”  Amen?

Training camp was a crazy experience to say the least.  At Adventures in Missions, a common saying/prayer is that “our floor would be your ceiling”, meaning that upcoming squads would experience MORE than previous squads.  More of God’s kingdom, more of the Holy Spirit, more healings & miracles…MORE!   At training camp it was cool to see this prayer answered!  This was the largest training camp yet with 4 squads, 2 passport (college-age) teams and staff.  In total there were nearly 300 people and God showed up in BIG ways!  Several people were physically healed and people had such an excitement to worship and really pursue God.  One of the most meaningful things for me to see was people “coming alive”.  I heard over and over again throughout the week people say things like “This is what I’ve been praying for…”,   It was so amazing to see God heal hearts and literally breathe new life into people!

For those of you who don’t know, I will be squad leading K-Squad.  Here are some pics:
 

 
 
To be completely honest, I have been BLOWN AWAY by this group of people!  They are so ON FIRE for the things of God.  One of the new things about training camp is that they assign squads colors.  Fittingly, K-Squad’s color is RED!  I’m so blessed to able to spend the first 4 months encouraging, challenging, and loving on them!   Their World Race begins in September and takes them to:  Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam/Laos, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Ukraine and Romania!  Please continue to keep them, and my co-squad Patrice Deaton   (or ‘Mama P’ as she’s known to the squad)  in your prayers!
 
 
Support Update!
 

• Support #1:  Currently I have been able to raise roughly $4,300 out of the $5,400 needed to cover my time in the field from Sept-December!  I am still in need of support!  Please prayerfully consider partnering with me financially and in prayer!  You can either click the “Support Me” tab on the top left of this screen (c’mon you know you want to…) or mail checks to:

 
*Please make checks payable to "Adventures in Missions" and make sure to designate that the funds are for "Justin Warren"
 
 

• Support #2:  Currently for G42 Leadership Academy I have been able to raise roughly $675 out of the $6,300 needed.  I am still in need of support!   I plan (Lord-willing) on attending G42 in January and my goal is to be fully support raised before I leave, because it will be tough to do abroad!  Please prayerfully consider partnering with me financially and in prayer.  You can support by visiting here:

 
Just click "Intern Support"  or "Monthly Donation" and enter "Justin Warren".  You will be able to donate via Paypal. Or you can send checks here:

***Please make checks payable to "G42" and make sure to designate that the funds are for "Justin Warren"
 

Thanks again and God Bless!