Bienvenidos

So Week 1!
The first week we arrived and read through the Bible. We do this to prepare ourselves in some ways, to lay a foundation and to get God's heart for the area and the peopl.

We spent alot of time getting used to the food (which we have been so blessed with probably the best torta place in all of Mexico across the road). We spent time getting to know the area and praying. We also met some amazing new Mexican friends which join us in doing evangelism, and we also went to our first Church service in Mexico City.

Here are some images that can help describe where I live:



Chun and I off to Church


Reading the Bible in Zocalo with Michelle (another Aussie)



The Cathedral at Zocalo - Meanwhile Fifa Fanfest is set up for the World Cup


The view of all the homes


Wall




I really love this car, alot look similar to this actually.




Fresh fruit is a bonus!




Housing - I really love the bright vibrant colours


The Metro - generally an alright experience. Except at peak hours where your likely to be squished up against the glass doors!


Dinner at our house with our new Mexican friends!

So How Did I Get Here?

Hola Amigos,

So i'm now in Mexico City, and I am seriously slack at writing blogs. :)

Well I went the long way round to get here, due to the whole Visa issue trying to go to Kona earlier this year! So I was blessed (some would think differently) and able to fly:
Perth to Singapore.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam to Mexico City.
Total Travel time = 56Hours.

I did have alot of fun, including when my Visa card blocked me off when I was in KL, and was forced to eat the Tim Tams I had packed in my luggage for the 11 hour stop over.


In KL - "That's how it's spelt right?" .. "Yeah, that'll do."


Kuala Lumpur


KL - I was able to keep somewhat occupied with the Fifa - however I did fall asleep on the couch.


Now off to Amsterdam


Just before landing in Amsterdam - Jesus you're pretty sweet.

I was able to head out in Amsterdam, which was really great, minus being there at 6am local time, and barely anything was open. But my first time in Europe, so very exciting. I managed to get myself a Dutch pastry and a fresh OJ! But I couldn't find any coffee shops that were open that early, so I headed back to the airport!



Arrival In Amsterdam - I'm getting a little tired now!


Amsterdam - Professoinal at public transport


Amsterdam - Really Beautiful - I loved it!


Amsterdam - Quite possibly the coolest bike ever!


Amsterdam - I've seen places similar to this on movies, so pretty.


Amsterdam - Fifa Fever


Amsterdam - Little babie swannies


Cannabis - Why Pay More?


Amsterdam - The dutch pastry mmm.



Amsterdam Coffee - Two of the best words in the world!


I really liked this door entrance


Fresh OJ!

Then finally I was on my last flight to Mexico City, which was brilliant, definately recommend KLM airlines :).


Mexico City!!

Father Heart of God

1 John 1:3 "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what are"

The father heart of God was by far the most amazing week to date. We had a guest speaker Frank Naea. Frank was the International president of YWAM from 2000 - 2003. He has been with YWAM for 20 years +. I can first hand say he is an amazing man of God. He has the kindest smile and the biggest hugs.

Frank taught us the principles of the Father Heart of God.

Why don't we trust God? Why do we doubt God's love? It goes back to Genesis where Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. Satan convinced Eve to eat the fruit, by saying that God was holding out on them, causing them to doubt God! When they hid from God because they were naked, God said "Who told you?" Who told you that you were naked? Who told you that you are worthy? Who told you that I couldn't be trusted? Who told your destiny? Who told you who you are?

We are to find ourselves in Christ!

God wants to renew us from all our hurts in the past, he wants to take the old and broken and renew it!

Once we can receive the Fathers love for us, we then need to ask God how we can show others God's love. How can we show people the Father heart of our living God? Ask God WHAT he wants us to say to someone, and then HOW he wants us to say it?

So for the remainder of the week we put what we learnt into action. So we all drew a name out of a hat of someone in the class, where we needed to ask God What he wanted to say and how he wanted us to say it.

I was given James, an islander from Hawaii, which I had to share the father heart of God. God told me to write James a song, and perform it in front of class! It was an awesome experience to go through and practise how we can share God's love with others, it even takes you a bit to step out of your comfort zone and obey what God wants for you, but then in return being able to really truly bless others.

During the application, I was also shown the father heart of God by others in the class. God wanted to celebrate my life, and three people all felt that was what God wanted to do. I was so blessed that day, I had my leader make me a cake, words of encouragement, prayer and God blessed me with a Taylor Guitar. WOW, thanks God. One of the school leaders felt that God wanted him to give away his Guitar...TO ME! At first I was amazed that the leader just gave his guitar away, I was amazed at his obedience and generosity. But then I came to realise, on top of that.. GOD GAVE ME A GUITAR. God loves me so much, he wanted to give me a present. (cool hey!?)

God is Great. He loves me and he loves you! We the children of the living God.

Lordship

This week we have been talking about Lordship. Initially I wasn't too keen, I thought it would be a rather boring topic, just stuff we've heard before about God before. But I was wrong!

Lordship is the submission of our entire life and what we believe to be our rights to God. God has created us, He is LORD of ALL. By giving ourselves to him, he is just getting back what's rightfully his! At the foot of the cross, we deserve noting but death!

This week has been a process of recognising that GOD IS GOD.. and I AM NOT!

There is no half way mark, It's either total submission to God's will Or Rebellion. He is LORD OF ALL or Not at all!

We are learning that God's will is the best place for you to be. When you hear God's call - OBEY! God calls us to Go unto all the nations to spread the good word. So really, we need a call from God NOT to go. We need a call to stay home!

We get so caught up and focused on what God wants to take from us, that our hands are so full that we loose sight of how much God wants to GIVE to us. But it comes down to submitting all we have to the Lord!

Visuals For You Too See

Joey from California & Adam from New Zealand. Having a Jam by the River.





The Girls From The Palace At The Park







City Scavenger Hunt, Yeah We Did Win.





Family Breakfast With The Girls Staying in The Palace :)





This Is Obviously Me, Thanks To Noel from Oregon.





My Friend Katelyn From Seatle

The Visa Experience

So as some of you know, it is somewhat of a hassle to obtain a Visa for over three months in the US. I am currently living in Gladstone, making the situation even more challenging.

After being accepted into YWAM just over a week ago I received notice that I will need to go to the nearest US Embassy Consulate for a 15 minute interview. Turns out, that is in Sydney, approx 15, 000 Kilometers direct from Gladstone. Today I received official letters in the post from Hawaii requesting the favour on my visa. Dearest mother and I spent 2 Hours at the computer, Lodging my non-immigrant visa application for 6 - 7 months (after spending a good half hour trying to get the appropriate photo format), setting up a date with the Embassy for an interview, realising that it wasn't possible to get an interview any other time but this Friday, then quickly reserving flights, sorting accommodation with mum's good friend and my godmother and then realising.. Okay, better get packing.

Turns out, I haven’t packed, world class procrastinator. However, I am flying to Sydney tomorrow, visiting the city for the first time that I will remember. I will navigate myself from the airport to our friends and the following day to the Embassy and home.

Looks like I’m growing up :)

Brittanymay

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