Tomorrow I am leaving for a couple of days to go with my church on a weekend-retreat. I think I mentioned that in my last post, but it's worth mentioning again :) I am pretty sure that I messed up the spelling of the church too, so we'll just go with "Agape", which is one of the names it goes by. I'm not sure why, but some churches here have more than one name. Mine, for example, goes by Agape (which is God's unconditional Love)- it also goes by "Regenboogkerk" which means Rainbow church. Not sure why that is either. But it fits. :) It is also known as "Pinkstergemeente" which means Pentecostal church.. but that is a more general term, rather than an actual name. Like calling a church a "Baptist church" doesn't mean that's the name.
It'd be great if I got like a million responses to this blog/note stating the correct terms and why they are that way, and so on.. yeah! =) 3 people in particular that I would expect that from! Liefs ;)
Anyway, 4 of the girls from church and I are singing a song Sunday morning- called "None but Jesus" by Hillsong United. Mellow + powerful song- I'm excited- I love putting music together, working out vocal and instrumental parts, adding our own "thoughts" and spin on it, and then giving it to God in worship, and hopefully blessing a few people along the way. Not much more thrills me in the world than doing that. What a gift to be able to partake in that.. I am in awe.
OK.. it's past 1am, and my ride arrives at 10 (AM) to leave for the retreat. Then I'll be back sometime Sunday, have Monday to do about 117 errands- hang out with "mah girls" that night, and then our TEAM from CBC, MO comes in bright and EARLY Tuesday morning! (And by early, I mean 7:20 am, landing at the airport.. remind me to thank you for that, guys!!!) :)
God is good. He makes life worth it. He gave you to me. Just to prove it.
Peace, Liefs, Groetjes to your Loved one
~A
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Famous One..
For some reason, a certain set of lyrics is going through my head- and not the whole song either, just a couple lines over and over again.. so I am listening to them right now, and about to type them out for you now :) Yay!
Here they are:
"And for all You've done, and yet to do.. with every breath, Lord I'm praising You. Desire of nations and every heart.. You alone are God.. You alone are God". From the song, "Famous One" by Chris Tomlin.
Isn't God good? Yes, I think so.
Someone once brought up the idea that they didn't like to think of God as "famous". I think it was in line with the thinking that being famous means that you are ultimately unapproachable, yet everyone longs to be who you are and have what you have.. in a selfish respect. Yet, no one really seems to know WHO you really are, or what you think about, because being famous often comes with a price- one that requires you to be "who" the public thinks you should be, and not necessarily showing your true colours.
I can understand this point of view.
Yet, as I think about it, if "GOD" was the "famous one".. I think He'd handle Himself quite well.. no one would need to wonder if He was really being "Himself", because He is true to Who He is.. it's impossible for God to lie, so no one would ever have to wonder if He was really saying what He meant.. or doing what He really should be doing, with the right motives and so on.. :) He's God. He could handle it. And be true to His character, His glory, His Love..
This weekend my church (Rustenboog Agape Pinkstergementee) is having a church retreat (yay!). I'm excited. 4 of my friends and I are singing a song on Sunday morning called "None but Jesus" by Hillsong United.. it's such a gentle, powerful song, and so please pray that we are anointed as we sing and play it- that God's power will fall on the people of the church!!
It's time for bed.. today I talked to my girl April March (yep, seriously, that's her name!!) and we had a great talk.. it was afternoon for her and she was yawning.. around 9pm (21:00) and I thought that was appropriate for her to yawn, forgetting that she is 7 hours behind us! So, if I ever call in the afternoon, maybe yawn a couple of times, and I'll be able to get to bed a little earlier... haha :)
Tot ziens allemaal..
~A
Here they are:
"And for all You've done, and yet to do.. with every breath, Lord I'm praising You. Desire of nations and every heart.. You alone are God.. You alone are God". From the song, "Famous One" by Chris Tomlin.
Isn't God good? Yes, I think so.
Someone once brought up the idea that they didn't like to think of God as "famous". I think it was in line with the thinking that being famous means that you are ultimately unapproachable, yet everyone longs to be who you are and have what you have.. in a selfish respect. Yet, no one really seems to know WHO you really are, or what you think about, because being famous often comes with a price- one that requires you to be "who" the public thinks you should be, and not necessarily showing your true colours.
I can understand this point of view.
Yet, as I think about it, if "GOD" was the "famous one".. I think He'd handle Himself quite well.. no one would need to wonder if He was really being "Himself", because He is true to Who He is.. it's impossible for God to lie, so no one would ever have to wonder if He was really saying what He meant.. or doing what He really should be doing, with the right motives and so on.. :) He's God. He could handle it. And be true to His character, His glory, His Love..
This weekend my church (Rustenboog Agape Pinkstergementee) is having a church retreat (yay!). I'm excited. 4 of my friends and I are singing a song on Sunday morning called "None but Jesus" by Hillsong United.. it's such a gentle, powerful song, and so please pray that we are anointed as we sing and play it- that God's power will fall on the people of the church!!
It's time for bed.. today I talked to my girl April March (yep, seriously, that's her name!!) and we had a great talk.. it was afternoon for her and she was yawning.. around 9pm (21:00) and I thought that was appropriate for her to yawn, forgetting that she is 7 hours behind us! So, if I ever call in the afternoon, maybe yawn a couple of times, and I'll be able to get to bed a little earlier... haha :)
Tot ziens allemaal..
~A
Sunday, April 26, 2009
1,700
Life is good.. :) And really busy! Today's the first day that I've had in awhile where I purposefully didn't have anything going on after church! SO, I've been enjoying doing some 'nothing' stuff before the next wave of insanity hits.
9 days from now, a team of 39 people from a University in Missouri will descend upon the lovely city of Amsterdam for 13 days. One of them happens to be one of my Uncle's- Roger, if you care to know- he and some others are bringing 2 groups of singers/musicians to help our choir out and do several other events that we have scheduled. It's a TON of work to have a mission's team come over, but it is more rewarding and fulfilling than I could ever express. Yay- I can't wait!!!
People ask me how things are all the time.. this trip has been one of the best times in my life- it's amazing what being in the right place will do for ya :)
I checked out my finances, and found out that I am about $1,700 (€1,285) short to stay here until June 1st- and I need that by May 9th! I'll be honest- I had a couple moments of "what am I going to do??".. but they were very quick moments, and I recovered. I truly believe that God hasn't forgotten that I'm here (indeed!), and that He will provide for me somehow. That's not meant to be a show of "amazing faith" or a desperate cry for help either. It's reality, and it's how I think God wants me to live- knowing the actuality or veracity of a situation, but believing in His faithfulness and Love to overcome any obstacle that presents itself. Some obstacles are smaller, some are bigger. Regardless of the 'mountain' or 'valley', God doesn't change, and neither does His ability to take care of those He loves.. namely, all of us. :)
So, that's the short version of what's what. Feel free to email or comment with anything at all, I really do appreciate it and enjoy sharing what I am doing here!
~A
9 days from now, a team of 39 people from a University in Missouri will descend upon the lovely city of Amsterdam for 13 days. One of them happens to be one of my Uncle's- Roger, if you care to know- he and some others are bringing 2 groups of singers/musicians to help our choir out and do several other events that we have scheduled. It's a TON of work to have a mission's team come over, but it is more rewarding and fulfilling than I could ever express. Yay- I can't wait!!!
People ask me how things are all the time.. this trip has been one of the best times in my life- it's amazing what being in the right place will do for ya :)
I checked out my finances, and found out that I am about $1,700 (€1,285) short to stay here until June 1st- and I need that by May 9th! I'll be honest- I had a couple moments of "what am I going to do??".. but they were very quick moments, and I recovered. I truly believe that God hasn't forgotten that I'm here (indeed!), and that He will provide for me somehow. That's not meant to be a show of "amazing faith" or a desperate cry for help either. It's reality, and it's how I think God wants me to live- knowing the actuality or veracity of a situation, but believing in His faithfulness and Love to overcome any obstacle that presents itself. Some obstacles are smaller, some are bigger. Regardless of the 'mountain' or 'valley', God doesn't change, and neither does His ability to take care of those He loves.. namely, all of us. :)
So, that's the short version of what's what. Feel free to email or comment with anything at all, I really do appreciate it and enjoy sharing what I am doing here!
~A
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