I once heard about this boy who
loved to live vicariously through the circus. He would sit on the edge of his seat the entire
time as he watched the man on the motorcycle go around and around the big metal
globe. Then, his
eyes would get big and
he would throw up when the man on the high, tight rope would sway back and
forth, seemingly close to falling to his death. This boy would be enthralled and calmed instantly at the
sight of the elephants and he would clap at the end of every show.
Sometimes I feel like this. Sometimes I
feel like I am at the edge of my seat waiting for the next scene of someone's
story. I suppose this is why I'm so drawn to a good book or movie. Other times,
I feel that my life is the circus (with all it's craziness, I'm sure you can relate). I'm just
learning how to juggle a
life in ministry with organizations like YWAM; sorting out my
responsibilities and how I fit in each place that I go. I deal with fear, but
God is constantly reminding me that He is faithful in all situations.
So in
example of how God has been faithful, I'd like to update on the things that He's
currently doing in my life.
I've spent the last 5-6 months with Youth With
A Mission (YWAM) Denver. I had the privilege of staffing Mission Adventures
up at YWAM Denver's mountain base, Eagle Rock this
summer. It was awesome to get to hang out with many youth groups from around
the States and see God work mightily in their lives, as well as in mine. Afterward, I returned home to
I get anxious when I spend extended periods of time at home though, and so in
the last few weeks I've been settling into an apartment in Denver (near the YWAM
Denver base).
I
currently am a nanny for a former YWAM family three days a week. They have 4
adorable kids and they've been a blessing to work for. I also work for a nanny agency the
remainder of the time during the week. I really enjoy it! I'll be in
God
has given me a passion for missions and a heart for ministry in
serving children.
Because of this, I'm considering attending another 6-9 month YWAM school in Harpenden,
UK (30 min. train ride north of
Things you can pray for:
-- Confirmation on going to the
--- That my remaining time in
I sit
on the edge of my chair, enthralled and calmed instantly at what God is doing; in this upcoming generation, my
life, and yours!
You are more than welcome
to live vicariously through my circus-like life. I'll send you updates, photos, e-mails and/or mail through post! I'd also
like to live vicariously through yours. I'd love to receive e-mails, updates, or mail
about what's happening in your life and that of your family's!
With a heart for reaching the Nations,
Claire
E-mail: Claire283@gmail.com
Blog Address: http://travelingthisroad.blogspot.com/
What is YWAM? Excellent Question!
Youth With A Mission is a Christian
organization that aims to “know God and make Him known”. The organization works
in three main areas; evangelism,
training and mercy ministries. YWAM operates in more than 1000 locations in
over 149 countries, with nearly 16,000 staff members.
YWAM Denver was founded in 1984 by Peter & Linda Warren. This base seeks to
disciple and train youth in ministry and missions as a bridge to reaching the
Nations. It currently runs 11 training programs a year, including 6
Discipleship Training Schools, with over 300 students (me being one of them!)
attending programs annually. YWAM Denver has two campuses/bases: one in