It feels like just a few weeks ago that I left to come here to Holmsted, but on the other hand it feels like I have always been here. I have been at Holmsted 101 days. 101 Days! We just finished week 7 of the DTS. Where is the time going?
Update on the DTS, since I have not written an update since the first week I arrived.
There are 25 students, 18 girls and 7 guys, age ranging from 17 to 26. They are a powerful school not only when it comes to playing football(soccer) and volleyball but when it comes to prayer and worship. Very social bunch, but also a very high amount of individuals that are introverts and internal processors. There are many extraverts, but majority are either borderline or more introvert. It is a good mix. And again very social, a very fun school.
First week was introduction with a few speakers from the base, we heard from the base leader Aimee and her amazing and inspiring stories. The last day of the week was Intercession with Steven Hanratty. Which covered Hearing Gods voice, Spiritual warfare and a few other things.
Second week, half of it was a continuation of Intercession with Steven, then the other half was Connie Taylor speaking on The Cross. She told stories and talked about laying down rights.
Third week Communication with Fiona Gifford. She covered so much, was very challenging and very good. I have so many pages of notes I don’t know where I would start.
Forth week Destiny by Design with JoyLynn, she covered a lot also and I wouldn’t know where to start. I missed her last 2 days due to being really sick, and not being able to leave my room. I was really bummed. I have recovered from being sick with the help of Jesus and antibiotics.
Fifth week was Relationship and Sexuality with Pat Caven. Wow, what a week. It started out good, hit a bump mid week, then God showed up and rocked peoples worlds Thursday and Friday. I think it was one of the more tiring weeks, emotionally and spiritually, but it was so amazing. The Students really stepped up!
Week Six Biblical World View with Tove. Tove was great, she spoke a lot on Secular and Sacred divide, and also about the 7 Spheres of Society. And how Sacred and Secular should not be divided. Very good week.
This past weekend the 5th-7th of November was long weekend, I went with a group of 9 other people to Wales to one of the students houses. It was so much fun, and very chill! I loved it.
Week 7 The Character and Nature of God with Ray Rempt. Ray is a very wise man, and very smart. I enjoyed hearing he thoughts and hearing his stories. This week gave our minds some exercise. I liked it.
On the Tuesday of week four we announced the Outreach Locations. They are India, Fiji and Iceland. I am leading a Team with Paul Clarkson (England) to Iceland, I am extremely excited. We have lot of opportunities there. Like working with a youth center and a coffee shop. We want to leave room for creativity and we want to build friendships. We are still working on exactly what we will be doing, and I will keep you posted once things are more solid.
The Students who are joining us on this awesome adventure are Ran (Israel), Heather (USA), Kirstine (Denmark), Courtney (USA), and Danielle (Holland).
I am very excited to see where the rest of the lecture phase takes us.
I will try to update more often.
If you have any questions please fill free to ask, I would love to answer.
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