Good news -- I got accepted onto Intervarsity staff!!!
After much praying, thinking and working - I've finally made it onto staff (offically start at the end of June) and I'm very excited. God has even confirmed the direction I'm moving in by:
1 - told my boss who was very encouraging and supportive. He offered to write me a reccomendation if I ever needed one, said I was always welcome back and gave me his contact #. This helped me with an unspoken fear that once I start IVCF I may be stuck there forever.
2 - another co-worker who had one time thought about going into the ministry work (in the end he didn't) was also very encouraging and believed I was making a good choice. He hopes to remain in contact and find out what happens.
3 - I was told not to start fund-raising yet but have already received a $500 donation from a friend! So very grateful (you know who you are) thank you again!
I'm thrilled to be given the opportunity to serve among the many passionate staff out there and work for something I'm very excited about. I can only pray that the future continues to be as encouraging as I know there are many barriers I will have to work though and trust God on. I believe that it will all only strengthen my faith by learning more about who God is as I trust him more obviously in the day to day.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Worth It All
So I didn't hear from IVCF yet. They are having a meeting this Tuesday (3/14) to discuss my future prospects with them ... or not with them - we'll see. Though I would love a chance to work with them, I ended up visiting City Lights tonight and having a couple of good conversations with some students who were either rejoicing in God or going through a challenging period in their lives -- but one thing they had in common. They had a great desire to know and be known by God, to pursue a deeper relationship with him. Makes me think of a song I heard recently from a very talented woman at the Multi-Ethnic conference "Worth It All"
Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I'm not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I'm desperate in seeking, frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I need
I will say to You
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this
So true.
If I get the privilege of being on IVCF staff or not - it's definitely been worth it all!
Also - 2 songs we did at LeFe for you to check out:
Urbana 06 - Con Mis Manos (mp3)
Urbana 06 - No Ay Nadie (mp3)
Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I'm not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I'm desperate in seeking, frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I need
I will say to You
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this
So true.
If I get the privilege of being on IVCF staff or not - it's definitely been worth it all!
Also - 2 songs we did at LeFe for you to check out:
Urbana 06 - Con Mis Manos (mp3)
Urbana 06 - No Ay Nadie (mp3)
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Urbana Promo Video Out!!!
They recently released some online promo videos for Urbana and they're quite exciting ... if I do say so myself ;). Really - it's great to think about how many students this will potentially impact and I have to add that I'm happy the topic is "You have a calling" for this year. I've seen so many students who greatly desire to find out just what their calling is.
Click here to go to the videos!
My personal favorite (there are a couple) is the "You have a calling" one!
Click here to go to the videos!
My personal favorite (there are a couple) is the "You have a calling" one!
Praises @ La Fe
From the organizer of La Fe this year...
Thank you so much for your prayers for our recent Northern California La Fe Conference. Latino students were blessed! God moved in so many ways!!!
- Everyone traveling from LA and around the country arrived safely, Praise God!
- All 57 students arrived safely. Praise God!
- About 15 students (so many hands went up I could not count them all) made commitments or recommitments to Christ, Praise God!
- Worship had been a big need for this conference in the past. This year the Urbana worship team came and ministered to us in a culturally appropriate way. On Saturday night they invited the students to come to the altar and worship God in freedom. Everyone left the pews and at the altar jumped, danced, lifted their hands and their voices in worship of God. It was a wonderful picture. Praise God!
- Many miracles happened Friday before the conference even started. I know they were responses to your prayers. Praise God!
One Example:
Since our conference was at a church we needed to move Sunday because of the church services. I had put in a request for a room on the Berkeley campus a couple weeks prior. The Friday of the conference I found out that our request had been rejected. We were not informed prior. I started to think and to pray and subsequently use up all my day time cell phone minutes. I thought of the Westminster House, a place we had used before. However when one calls the Westminster house their phone directory is set up in such a way that you need to know the name or extension of he person you are call, or you just leave a general message. That would not help me. I thought of other options. My supervisor called again and hit a random number and it was the reservations desk! He came running handing the phone to me and I told the person what we needed and it was taken care of immediately. God opened the door for us. Praise God!
There is so much more I could say about the fellowship, the food and the fun. It was a ministry to our students, it was a ministry to my soul. I trust that the Lord will allow our paths to cross soon, there is so much more I could say.
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La Fe is a group of Chicano/Latino students exploring God, our Faith,
and the experiences of our People
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
Thank you so much for your prayers for our recent Northern California La Fe Conference. Latino students were blessed! God moved in so many ways!!!
- Everyone traveling from LA and around the country arrived safely, Praise God!
- All 57 students arrived safely. Praise God!
- About 15 students (so many hands went up I could not count them all) made commitments or recommitments to Christ, Praise God!
- Worship had been a big need for this conference in the past. This year the Urbana worship team came and ministered to us in a culturally appropriate way. On Saturday night they invited the students to come to the altar and worship God in freedom. Everyone left the pews and at the altar jumped, danced, lifted their hands and their voices in worship of God. It was a wonderful picture. Praise God!
- Many miracles happened Friday before the conference even started. I know they were responses to your prayers. Praise God!
One Example:
Since our conference was at a church we needed to move Sunday because of the church services. I had put in a request for a room on the Berkeley campus a couple weeks prior. The Friday of the conference I found out that our request had been rejected. We were not informed prior. I started to think and to pray and subsequently use up all my day time cell phone minutes. I thought of the Westminster House, a place we had used before. However when one calls the Westminster house their phone directory is set up in such a way that you need to know the name or extension of he person you are call, or you just leave a general message. That would not help me. I thought of other options. My supervisor called again and hit a random number and it was the reservations desk! He came running handing the phone to me and I told the person what we needed and it was taken care of immediately. God opened the door for us. Praise God!
There is so much more I could say about the fellowship, the food and the fun. It was a ministry to our students, it was a ministry to my soul. I trust that the Lord will allow our paths to cross soon, there is so much more I could say.
----------
La Fe is a group of Chicano/Latino students exploring God, our Faith,
and the experiences of our People
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Back in the Lou
What a trip! So glad to be back and yet so sad to leave. California is a rockin' place for anyone who's never been. Even though we didn't see much of it (we were pretty busy) the weather, scenery and people were all very very cool.
First stop... San Francisco & La Fe!
La Fe was an awesome experience and a joy to be a part of. We were there from Friday through Sunday at the 3rd Latino Ethnic-Specific Ministry conference. Latino students from around the country came to SF and were highly encouraged by not only getting to meet other Latino Christians of varying maturity but explored together what it meant to follow Christ. I personally was impressed by the genuine excitement that poured out of the students during praise and worship and also afterwards in their community. God took care of us as our team overcame many technical challenges of malfunctioning equipment, missing luggage, and lost equipment.
Second Stop... Los Angeles & Multi-Ethnic Conference!
The ME conference blew my mind away on so many levels. I had never before seen so many people of such diverse backgrounds who were all on fire for God and desiring to learn / care / work together! IVCF did a brilliant job at creating an environment that was a combination between a working group, racial reconciliation powerhouse, and seminary class! Members of the Urbana Team not only learned more about IVCF's history of working through tough experiences with racism, cultural clashes etc... but also were highly encouraged by the interactions of the people there. Seeing them work through tough situations on both the individual and community level.
God also provided much guidance in our ministry as the team saw the fulfillment of a vision God had given to one of our members and answered our prayers for the conference by bringing healing and empowering to a hurt population. God also walked our team through a lot of learning about each other musically and personally - allowing us to do our best in a high pressure situation [ only 1/2 the team could make this debut to staff from around the nation including the president of IV & many cabinet members ].
The Interview
While I was away in LA, I had an interview with Intervarsity for a Staff position in St. Louis. It was probably the best interview I've ever had. The two staff that interviewed me were very receptive and easy to talk and I was able to answer all their questions honestly and clearly. I even told them about what I dreamed to do if hired and what I really desired to see happen and they seemed interested by those ideas instead of turned off by something they didn't want to deal with. I'm highly encouraged and know that whatever they decide will be telling of God's will for me.
First stop... San Francisco & La Fe!
La Fe was an awesome experience and a joy to be a part of. We were there from Friday through Sunday at the 3rd Latino Ethnic-Specific Ministry conference. Latino students from around the country came to SF and were highly encouraged by not only getting to meet other Latino Christians of varying maturity but explored together what it meant to follow Christ. I personally was impressed by the genuine excitement that poured out of the students during praise and worship and also afterwards in their community. God took care of us as our team overcame many technical challenges of malfunctioning equipment, missing luggage, and lost equipment.
Second Stop... Los Angeles & Multi-Ethnic Conference!
The ME conference blew my mind away on so many levels. I had never before seen so many people of such diverse backgrounds who were all on fire for God and desiring to learn / care / work together! IVCF did a brilliant job at creating an environment that was a combination between a working group, racial reconciliation powerhouse, and seminary class! Members of the Urbana Team not only learned more about IVCF's history of working through tough experiences with racism, cultural clashes etc... but also were highly encouraged by the interactions of the people there. Seeing them work through tough situations on both the individual and community level.
God also provided much guidance in our ministry as the team saw the fulfillment of a vision God had given to one of our members and answered our prayers for the conference by bringing healing and empowering to a hurt population. God also walked our team through a lot of learning about each other musically and personally - allowing us to do our best in a high pressure situation [ only 1/2 the team could make this debut to staff from around the nation including the president of IV & many cabinet members ].
The Interview
While I was away in LA, I had an interview with Intervarsity for a Staff position in St. Louis. It was probably the best interview I've ever had. The two staff that interviewed me were very receptive and easy to talk and I was able to answer all their questions honestly and clearly. I even told them about what I dreamed to do if hired and what I really desired to see happen and they seemed interested by those ideas instead of turned off by something they didn't want to deal with. I'm highly encouraged and know that whatever they decide will be telling of God's will for me.
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