W…Hello – Hello – Hello…W
It’s been too long. I know… my apologies.
Lot’s going on (as always).
Let me update you on the happenings of my heart…
Well. I’m here at the Joyce Meyer Ministry Academy in St. Louis, MO. I could have never guessed my life would take the twists and turns it has… but I am enjoying the ride. Safe and Secure in the hand of my Lord, even though things get bumpy and can go faster than I would like, He’s got it under control and I am grateful.
Let me tell you a little about what my week looks like… to give you a glimpse into the craziness of my life. Now… mind you… I told God… “You have to keep me busy…” I needed this for my year waiting on Derek to come back to pass quickly. Get ready for busy.
Monday’s are our day “OFF” but that really means HOMEWORK! I just joined a gym and they offer group fitness classes that I have been going to… the only catch, is that they are at 5:45am M – W – F … and I go on Thur evening too…. so. Start with workout and then a homework day with errands.
Tuesday’s our most packed days… 7:30-8:30 Prayer in the Sanctuary
9:00-12:00 Classes à 1.) How to Hear from God 2.) New Testament
12-1:00 Lunch
1-4:00 Department (I’ll tell you what that is in a minute)
5-7:00 Serving Dinner to the Community (if I serve in DC Café)
7-8:30 Attend Church Service – (this is every other week)
6-8:30 Studio 15 is the youth service ages 1st grade to 5th grade (this is every other week not doing DC Café)
Wednesday’s 7:30-8:30 Prayer in the Sanctuary
9:00-12:00 Classes à 1.) Evangelism 2.) God’s Armor Bearer
12-1:00 Lunch
1-5:00 Department
DEPARTMENT – we all have different department. I am in Maintenance Ministry… which means for me… Interior Design work, painting, remodeling, Décor work, etc. I am the only student that’s been in this department… which is cool that they are utilizing gifts and abilities that I came to school with. My interior design background and painting skills have already come in handy.
I am currently working on the BOUTIQUE which is basically like a thrift store that people can come in and get clothing for free. On Sundays the church offers showers and an outfit to those that come in and need it. The boutique was gray and drab, just a basement with racks of clothes. It’s coming along! I have been painting and making window treatments and other little décor items.
Amongst this, are random things like painting doors, remodeling a bathroom area and in the idea gathering stages of revamping the Annex (the guys dorm, and a place where we have classes)… I have my work cut out for me!
Thursday’s 7:30-8:30 Prayer in the Sanctuary
9:00-12:00 Classes à 1.) Bible Basics 2.)Heurmenutics (how to study the bible)
12-1:00 Lunch
1-5:00 Department
Friday’s 8-9:00 Corem Deo ( a prayer service / teachings)
9:30-12:00 Department
12-1:00 Lunch
1-5:00 Department
6:30-10:00 Street Evangelism (every other Friday)
Saturday’s
8:30-12:00 Adopt-a-Block (visiting neighborhood community – relationship building & meeting needs – home repair, lawn care… etc.)
Or Kidz Jam – a youth carnival of sorts – food, games, face paint, teachings / skits…
OPEN – – (which really means doing homework!)
Sunday’s
8-10:30 I work in the Nursery
11-12:30 Attend Service
OPEN
This is a crazy busy schedule huh!
What has surprised me more is the amount of time I spend with the girls in the house in conversations. God has talked to my heart quite a bit about ministering to the girls here and listening to their hearts. There have been several ideas He has laid on my heart to do with the girls, to hang on the walls/ mirrors etc in the house… declaring our identity in Christ and standing on God’s Truth’s and Promises. Anyway… it’s a lot of work. I am CONSTANTLY dependent upon the Holy Spirit to help me. Give me ideas, energy, words of encouragement and more.
My main prayer needs are that of energy and making right food choices. It’s tough here with the types of food around, I want to make good and healthy choices and be an example of discipline and self control… because God has given us that spirit! Just need some exercising of it!
I appreciate all those reading and choosing to pray for me.
I hope this gave you and update of my happenings… I have some lesson blogs that I want to do as well… but wanted to fill ya in first. I’ll see where I can squeeze in time for another blog!
God Bless.
-Rachel-
