Transition and Anticipation
Our ongoing mission, the road ahead, and a time for renewal.
Greetings, friends and family around the world!
This past month has been a season of transition for our team, as we’ve moved from in-class development to full-time hands-on ministry here on base. Our primary focus is the DTS, and the majority of our efforts of late have been focused on preparing for students to arrive in early 2025. We are believing for 120 students from every continent in the world. The excitement is building and so far, we are on our way to meeting that goal!
In addition to regular meetings where we intercede over the school/students, weekly times of worship, staff bonding, vision casting and administrative work, both Winston and I have had the privilege of interviewing multiple students from multiple countries. We have been greatly enjoying walking them through their fundraising journeys and offering guidance as they prepare to enter this new and exciting phase of their lives.
We will be leading a team of these students to a foreign nation for a 3 month period, so pray for us as we work to build strong relationships with them!
In addition to working with the DTS, my secondary focus is within the Prayer and Worship circle. Being able to once again serve within this area has scratched an itch that my heart has had for quite some time. It’s been my absolute joy to serve on worship teams for prayer mornings, community worship nights, prayer burns and private devotional sets.
These past few weeks leading up to Christmas have reminded us how grateful we are that we are able to rely on the Lord as our only Sustainer. We love partaking in what God has invited us into here, and at the same time, we deeply miss our families and friends during this time of year.
I am reminded of the multiple times throughout scripture where God repeats Himself with the reassurance that “I am with you”. What a beautiful promise, and one He has proven to us over and over again.
As we look into the coming season, we are greatly looking forward to a time of retreat as we enjoy a few weeks of Christmas vacation recharging, reconnecting and creating many special memories together.
Prayer Requests:
Winston and many others from our team are recovering from a very intense stomach bug that had them knocked out for several days. Please pray for their continued healing, and that they would be filled with fresh energy!
The upcoming DTS requires much effort from all involved in seeing it run, and from those who will be attending. Pray the God would continue to provide His guidance and strength to all as we approach the start of an incredibly busy season.
We ask that you would ask God to help our time off over Christmas be deeply restful and revitalizing.
We dearly love hearing from each of you, so please, if you have any questions about what we are doing or simply want to chat, shoot us a message or give us a call!
With much love,
Winston and Jessi
You guys rock miss ya!!