Friday, October 29, 2010
September Letter Update
I am having a ridiculously hard time sending my support letter. My oppressive computer is denying me this small pleasure.. I will send it as soon as it lets me. Sorry!!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
September Newsletter
First off, I know.. It's October.
But, it's just never too late to send out a newsletter, right?
Anyways, my September Newsletter is officially finished! If you'd like to receive it, just comment and let me know that you are interested, along with adding your email address.
Love you!
But, it's just never too late to send out a newsletter, right?
Anyways, my September Newsletter is officially finished! If you'd like to receive it, just comment and let me know that you are interested, along with adding your email address.
Love you!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Bible Overview and Media Fast
Wow, this week has been incredible.
We studied under Tom, the Base director here and the knowledge that he possesses with such humility has been such a blessing to all of us.
I already had a great love for the scripture, thanks to many different things such as Quizzing and growing up in a household where the Bible was central, but WHOA- having an understanding of the central themes and connections all throughout the Bible is just mind-blowing. I have never been more in awe of God and His never-ending faithfulness and love for all people.
One of the many cool things that I learned this week was about the genealogies in the Bible. They seem endlessly long and slightly meaningless to us, but understanding from the context of the writers and who would've been reading it- wow. Names and their meanings were very important in Jewish culture, we see over and over again in Scripture where names are given either as a description of that person, a promise, or other meanings. Anyways, here is just one example:
In Genesis 5, we read the first genealogy of the Bible.
The names are listed below with the meaning
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Adam | Man |
Seth | Appointed |
Enosh | Mortal |
Kenan | Sorrow |
Mahalalel | The Blessed God |
Jared | Shall come down |
Enoch | Teaching |
Methuselah | His death shall bring (He died right before the flood came) |
Lamech | The despairing |
Noah | Rest and comfort |
Now, we read it as a bunch of names. However, a Jew would've read this as: "Man appointed mortal. Sorrow the Blessed God shall come down teaching. His death shall bring the despairing rest and comfort"
The punctuation is obviously not in the geneaology so that was added, but the meaning is still basically the same. This is just one of the cool things I have learned this week.
I am still learning a lot about surrendering completely to Him and allowing Him to be LORD over al my life. It is so hard to truly give all of my heart, and ALL that I am and to trust Him with everything. Each day, I surrender again, because each night, I realize that I once again was taking control. It is so stupid that it is so hard for me to surrender, because time and time again, He has proved himself faithful.
This upcoming week is Worldview week. We will be having a media fast, which means that we will be handing over our computers and phones and ipods for the week. I am excited for this, because I know that only good things can come of giving up our technological distractions. I will be sad to be disconnected from the world and all my wonderful people back at home, but I do agree that in a setting like this DTS, it will be so good for our school body. Hopefully we can spend some good quality time together! I know I would really love that :) So if you'd like to communicate with me this week sometime, I guess it'll have to be through snail-mail, which I love... so please do!
Yesterday, we went to Hana- hiked up to a waterfall, and jumped off of a cliff called bunny ears. I'm not going to lie, my fear of heights totally made me "that girl" and it took me a while to take the leap. But I did take it, and I don't regret it at all!
Anyways, I should go... love you all!
ps. here's my mailing address, should you decide to love me in this way (please do!)
Send letters to:
YWAM Maui c/o Ehjae Chan
P.O Box 790237
Paia, HI 96779
USA
Send Packages to:
1920 Haiku Rd.
Haiku, HI 96708 USA
Love and Blessings,
Ehjae
Sunday, October 3, 2010
No more crutching!
Hey everyone!!
It's been so good out here. It was my birthday today, and I was so incredibly blessed by all the texts and FB messages, so thank you! I love you all. We went to the beach, and then to a really good seafood restaurant in Paia called the "Fish Market." I have officially felt the pain of a real burn. I have joined the club, and all of you commonly burnt people, I feel your pain. Literally.
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For any of you who knew that I was on crutches for a while, God answered my prayers, and I no longer need the crutches anymore. My ankle is still pretty sore and stiff, but with time, careful walking, and prayer, I know it will be good in no time at all. It has really given me a chance to remember why I came out here in the first place. If I got really upset about being unable to do anything, it would almost mean that I was out here to enjoy the beach and everything else, but I'm truly here to learn and grow closer to God. That's exactly what I am doing. I love it. |
The weather out here is beautiful and I love the sun, but despite what some of you might think, this is no vacation.
We are on the go from bright and early in the morning until 9 at night most days. It is such a refreshing, challenging time and I really sense God working in my life. He has been speaking to me a lot about the sacrifices we make in order to follow him completely. Somedays are harder than others, but I know and trust that God really does work ALL things out together for good for those who love HIM.
Each Sunday, we all go to different churches that we have been assigned to. Along with attending, we also serve there. At my church, Hope Chapel North Shore, there are two groups of us and we switch off each week helping out with the Sunday School classes. I am with the Pre-school/Kindergarten class and tomorrow will be my first day with them. We got a glimpse of the kids last week and I am so incredibly excited to hang out with them and get to know them. They are so adorable!
I can't really go into much detail, because it would be dangerous for everyone involved, but I know where I am going for outreach!! I can tell you that I will be in Asia, and I am super excited!! My team members are amazing, and we are already having a lot of fun getting to know each other and bonding.
Just a few prayer requests before I leave, it's pretty late here, but I just wanted to make a quick update.
Classes: That I would receive revelation and have energy for every day's lecture.
My Ankle: Speedy and complete healing
Finances: That I would somehow get all my money for outreach
Visas: It is somewhat difficult to get visas for the country where we are going. Please pray that the whole process would go smoothly.
Flights: We would really love to find flights soon/ CHEAP flights!! :)
Team Unity: That we would be protected and united as a team as we prepare for our outreach
Anything else the Lord puts on your heart....
I miss you all!! Be blessed and don't be afraid to send me mail... :)
To contact me at YWAM Maui
Phone: 808-575-4693
YWAM Maui c/o Ehjae Chan
P.O Box 790237
Paia, HI 96779
If you want to send a package to me email me and ask me for the address.
Email: ehjae.chan@hotmail.com
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