Hi everyone!
I am here now at the base in Perth surrounded by wonderful new friends from the BAS :). After almost 4 weeks in Indonesia, my visa was granted and I received my passport back from immigration on Wednesday and flew out the following day. I arrived here on the night of July 18th. Moved into a chilly house full of warm faces and expectations of the laughter that's to come.
It is so magnificent to finally be here and be learning! The first week back was definitely full on, but as of last Sunday night when I made up the last test, I am officially caught up! Amazingly, there was another girl who also arrived for the BAS on the same day as me, so we were in it together! I am so thankful for that. We completed about three weeks worth of work in one week + weekends. Thanks be to God! Now I am really feeling good, and had a free afternoon to sit here and write to all you lovely people.
Since I have been back here, God has shown me again and again how much He wants to take care of me. I realized that I was in faith that He would provide for things like school fees, but I didn't trust Him with the seemingly infinite little details on my shopping list. I was on my own for those. In an intercession time we had, I repented of my unbelief. About an hour later, one of my friends approached me and said that God had spoken to her, and that she would like to buy a coat for me. A few days later someone gave me a notebook to use for class (and it was perfect for me!). I even got given hair ties by one of my housemates. Little tiny things that one could easily disregard, but for me it was that unmistakable whisper of Someone saying: I see. I know. I care. What a kind and tender and attentive Father we have. He is devoted to His children.
I cannot tell you how delightful it is to be together with my school. It is the largest BAS to date, and I must say we have an anointed school! I am not the only student who struggled to make it here, and the enemy is not making it easy for many of us to stay here. There is much opposition, but our God blesses us even in the midst of the battle! He prepares a feast for us in the presence of our foe. I firmly believe that God going to show us favor regardless of the assault. I have already seen God's outstanding provision in my life, and I am confident He will continue to provide. This is where He wants me to be.
As far as lecture fees are concerned, I am able to pay in the roughly $1,100 that I still need. My parents transferred some money to me, and the American dollar is higher than the Aussie dollar right now so that always helps. Woohoo! Your dollar goes further my friends, it is a good time to give :). We have not been given exact numbers for outreach expenses, but it is going to be from $7,000-9,000 AUD. My outreach expenses are due on September 11th. We will stay overseas throughout the entire outreach, going from Zambia (Thanksgiving and Christmas will be interesting!) to Ethiopia to India. There are some other costs that I was made aware of upon my return. I will need to purchase some equipment before we leave, specifically a blood pressure cuff ($30), a stethoscope ($30), thermometer ($12), mosquito net ($25) and also labor room shoes and a nurse's watch. We are also required to have missionary health insurance which costs $514 for 11 months, but with a YWAM Perth discount it comes to $335. Would you be willing to support me for one or more of these expenses? It would be such a blessing to me! I am ever grateful for the finances that keep coming in! And of course I always, always, always covet your prayers. Thank you.
I have immensely enjoyed my lecture content. We are motorin' right through, covering anatomy and physiology, antenatal care and abdominal palpations, malaria, HIV and community development (the doctor who taught us had worked with Mother Teresa in the past!). This week we are going to delve into nutrition and pregnancy in developing nations. I am loving it. But I do really miss home and all the lovely bodies that inhabit it, so, any and every type of mail/ communication is much appreciated :).
Much love,
Grace
I am here now at the base in Perth surrounded by wonderful new friends from the BAS :). After almost 4 weeks in Indonesia, my visa was granted and I received my passport back from immigration on Wednesday and flew out the following day. I arrived here on the night of July 18th. Moved into a chilly house full of warm faces and expectations of the laughter that's to come.
It is so magnificent to finally be here and be learning! The first week back was definitely full on, but as of last Sunday night when I made up the last test, I am officially caught up! Amazingly, there was another girl who also arrived for the BAS on the same day as me, so we were in it together! I am so thankful for that. We completed about three weeks worth of work in one week + weekends. Thanks be to God! Now I am really feeling good, and had a free afternoon to sit here and write to all you lovely people.
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| My school! There are 21 students and 11 staff (they take shifts for our 8 month outreach). |
Since I have been back here, God has shown me again and again how much He wants to take care of me. I realized that I was in faith that He would provide for things like school fees, but I didn't trust Him with the seemingly infinite little details on my shopping list. I was on my own for those. In an intercession time we had, I repented of my unbelief. About an hour later, one of my friends approached me and said that God had spoken to her, and that she would like to buy a coat for me. A few days later someone gave me a notebook to use for class (and it was perfect for me!). I even got given hair ties by one of my housemates. Little tiny things that one could easily disregard, but for me it was that unmistakable whisper of Someone saying: I see. I know. I care. What a kind and tender and attentive Father we have. He is devoted to His children.
I cannot tell you how delightful it is to be together with my school. It is the largest BAS to date, and I must say we have an anointed school! I am not the only student who struggled to make it here, and the enemy is not making it easy for many of us to stay here. There is much opposition, but our God blesses us even in the midst of the battle! He prepares a feast for us in the presence of our foe. I firmly believe that God going to show us favor regardless of the assault. I have already seen God's outstanding provision in my life, and I am confident He will continue to provide. This is where He wants me to be.
As far as lecture fees are concerned, I am able to pay in the roughly $1,100 that I still need. My parents transferred some money to me, and the American dollar is higher than the Aussie dollar right now so that always helps. Woohoo! Your dollar goes further my friends, it is a good time to give :). We have not been given exact numbers for outreach expenses, but it is going to be from $7,000-9,000 AUD. My outreach expenses are due on September 11th. We will stay overseas throughout the entire outreach, going from Zambia (Thanksgiving and Christmas will be interesting!) to Ethiopia to India. There are some other costs that I was made aware of upon my return. I will need to purchase some equipment before we leave, specifically a blood pressure cuff ($30), a stethoscope ($30), thermometer ($12), mosquito net ($25) and also labor room shoes and a nurse's watch. We are also required to have missionary health insurance which costs $514 for 11 months, but with a YWAM Perth discount it comes to $335. Would you be willing to support me for one or more of these expenses? It would be such a blessing to me! I am ever grateful for the finances that keep coming in! And of course I always, always, always covet your prayers. Thank you.
I have immensely enjoyed my lecture content. We are motorin' right through, covering anatomy and physiology, antenatal care and abdominal palpations, malaria, HIV and community development (the doctor who taught us had worked with Mother Teresa in the past!). This week we are going to delve into nutrition and pregnancy in developing nations. I am loving it. But I do really miss home and all the lovely bodies that inhabit it, so, any and every type of mail/ communication is much appreciated :).
Much love,
Grace
