I just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for all the prayer and financial support! I would not be here if it wasn't for all of you. And I am so blessed and honored to have his opportunity.
I am currently in Smithtown, NY and absolutely loving it! My plane travels over here were good. No complications... Praise the Lord! And everything is settling in quite nicely. =) I am rooming in a room full of 9 girls all my age and we are having a blast. Its such a wonderful experience getting to know each of them and their personalities. I couldn't have asked for a better group to room with.
We have started our Lecture Phase which is the first part of the DTS (Discipleship Training School) program and so far we have learned a lot about the core values of YWAM, when and were it was founded, past history, expectations, and how to have quiet time with the Lord. This week will mostly be an orientation week full of learning about each other and expectation of this school, work duties, etc... but next week we will start on everything else. I am super duper excited because they told us that at the end of this week, after going through a somewhat stressful orientation week, they would take us in to the city (Manhattan). So we will be catching the train which is located right by our base and will take us right into the heart of the city.
Also, one of the expectations of YWAM is that you get involved in a local church off campus for the remainder of the 3 months here. So each sunday we will be attending a church of our choice located around the area and they will be giving us 3 weeks to decide and settle in one. So I am very excited to see the direction God will be leading us all in this area.
Prayer Need: I ask for prayer over the hearts of everyone here. That we would be completely penatrated by the presence of God. Also, for safety where ever we go and that God would use us to reach lost hearts.
Financial Need: I am still in need of financial support for the second part of DTS. The outreach phase is close to $4,000.00 not including airfare prices. Would you be whiling to pray about sponsoring me? We will be going to Asia working with organizations involved with Human Trafficking and Adults and Kids with special needs come this January. If sponsoring me is something you would like to bless me with contact me via Facebook or email and I will give you all that information you need. (shelbymace12@yahoo.com)
Thank you again everyone for everything. May God bless you just as much as you have blessed me!
Sincerely,
<>< Shelby Mace ><>
