Youth with a Mission is an organization that reaches out to all the world. Currently it has bases in just about every country in the world. Youth With a Mission's (YWAM) main goal is reaching out encouraging, ministering to and reaching many needy people.
In early January a group of 6 students came to visit us. This team had 6 dedicated members, namely, 3 girls and 3 guys. Our family hosted the three girls, Natasha, Kristi and Loran. Naturally, the people came to our church youth group and kindly spoke about what they had experienced.
Olaf, one of the guys from Sweden, explained that during his high school years he would complain to God about various things in his life. At times, Olaf whined "Can't you see how much work I haveto do? I don't have time to spend with you!" Yet he noticed every time he made time for God, he always had time to get everything he needed to do done.
Kristin, an 18 year old, related she had no idea what she will do now for college. Though I am year younger than her I know exactly what this feels like. But the Father is working this out in her life now.
Not only did the YWAMers share stories close to their heart, they also shared tales about life on the boat, The Next Wave. Our particular group has been living on this 115 foot ship for the past 3 months.
Naturally, the YWAMers had been going through discipleship training. However they also had maritime jobs to do. This even included cleaning the ship's engine. Though they all admit it was hard work, all completely agree that they wouldn't trade all their experiences for anything. Each of them has grown much spiritually and all have a closer relationship with God.
In early January a group of 6 students came to visit us. This team had 6 dedicated members, namely, 3 girls and 3 guys. Our family hosted the three girls, Natasha, Kristi and Loran. Naturally, the people came to our church youth group and kindly spoke about what they had experienced.
Olaf, one of the guys from Sweden, explained that during his high school years he would complain to God about various things in his life. At times, Olaf whined "Can't you see how much work I haveto do? I don't have time to spend with you!" Yet he noticed every time he made time for God, he always had time to get everything he needed to do done.
Kristin, an 18 year old, related she had no idea what she will do now for college. Though I am year younger than her I know exactly what this feels like. But the Father is working this out in her life now.
Not only did the YWAMers share stories close to their heart, they also shared tales about life on the boat, The Next Wave. Our particular group has been living on this 115 foot ship for the past 3 months.
Naturally, the YWAMers had been going through discipleship training. However they also had maritime jobs to do. This even included cleaning the ship's engine. Though they all admit it was hard work, all completely agree that they wouldn't trade all their experiences for anything. Each of them has grown much spiritually and all have a closer relationship with God.
