I am officially in my fifth week on the World Race! Time has been flying by, and God is moving in so many ways! Five weeks ago, I was excited while packing my bags to Gainesville. However, saying goodbye to my family was strange. It is still hard for me to believe that I am going to be gone for so long. Although it seems to be forever, I’ll be on my way home in nine short months.
My time here definitely hasn’t been a vacation. We do things like sleep in tents, using port-a-potties, and brushing our teeth outside. This hasn’t been easy, but it is an excellent growing experience. On the bright side, the memories and friendships I’ve built have made for such a fantastic experience.
Here’s a little rundown of training camp so far!
Squads: My squad is known as Gap G or the outreach route! Our squad leader is Marissa. She is the person who watches over our squad and travels with us all nine months. Our squad is divided up into smaller teams that consist of 5 or 6 people. Within our teams, we have a team leader. The team leaders help lead bible studies, team builders, and process the week.
My team is called Upperroom. Including myself, there are 6 members on my team. This team has supported me immensely and has been such an encouragement!
Meals: While at boot camp a few months ago, we ate family-style and tried lots of foods from different cultures. Training camp food is a bit different. We eat three meals a day, and they’re all relatively close to traditional American. We eat food like chicken, hotdogs, plant-based food, fries, A LOT of salad, etc. We also have a vending machine, which are used pretty often. Overall, the food here is delicious, and I am still looking forward to trying other cultures’ food.
Devotionals: Every morning, there’s an hour set aside for us to spend in the presence of God. We do things like a journal, read the word, pray, etc. The first week we were here, we learned different ways to do a devotional. It was beneficial because it shows that everyone connects with the Father in unique ways. Now, we are free to do what suits us best. I chose to read the Bible in chronological order. Every day I read about two passages, one from the old testament and one from the new testament. I am hoping that when I am back in June, I’ll have read the whole Bible.
Sessions: We have two sessions a day. We have a session in the morning and in the afternoon. In the morning, all of the squads meet in the training center. We are taught by people who work at Adventures in Missions. We learn all sorts of things in this time. We have learned things like the history of missions, the importance of vulnerability, world views, and the importance of mental health. During our afternoon session, we learn how to fundraise, write blogs better, and talk about what God is doing in our lives.
My time in Georgia has been amazing! I am very excited to leave for Romania in a couple of weeks! I have been learning so much, and I am excited to continue learning ways to serve others and grow in my relationship with God! I hope that this gives you a clearer idea of what training camp is like! I will continue to update you all! I am thankful for all of the support you have given me and can’t wait to continue taking you on my journey!
the Upperroom:
Woohoo! A blog post!! Glad things are going well for you. Love you and praying for you and your team. ??
We miss you and are praying for your journey everyday! Looking forward to hearing more about camp – what are the bathrooms like? How about worship time? Also praying for your upcoming short term mission to Louisiana. Love you always!
Maddi~ God has given a special gift . We are so glad that you can share your journey with us . We are praying for you & want you to know you how much you bless them by being a part of their lives.
Awesome! I read your update to Jase and Samuel. Emma Grace is taking the PSAT this morning. We think of you often and pray the Lord is using this time to bring you ever closer to Him. God speed! ??
That was supposed to be 2 exclamation points, not questions. ??
So happy to hear more about your trip. . What a time in the world to go on a gap year. You are/will learn how to trust the Lord in everything. Praying for you..
We Worked out in the yard here today. Cooler weather coming in next week. It’s been fun to work out in the yard these past months..and see the pretty flower. Beautiful flowers. A Carolina wren sat literally at my kitchen window and just sang!!!! So lovely..our black and yellow garden spider has kept many bugs off us and out of the house.she will go to sleep soon , the cold, will give her final rest. She is leaving at least 3 eggs!! ????Hundreds more!!!!! God will bless you. I love you. Trust and obey!!
Hey!! It’s Thursday Oct 14,2021
Beautiful Fall day!!
I want you to know we tried a recipe from Grandmasalleys home.. sliced turnips. They were much better there .. much. Will try again.. we bought 5#!!!!
I love you
Mommakamb
I’m back.. crazy me. I forgot?? How to find you but I finally asked your mom and of course she knew.
Well. Same here actually. I get up about 7am. Turn on BBNRadio.org .. Get cup of coffee ( old , it’s already in the pot so I put a cup of it in the microwave.. then all set to make new. Clean out dishwasher. Start washer and dryer. Set table.Make breakfast. Eat with Billy. Clean table off . We read our Bible together for an hours or so. Pray together. ( reading the Bible we use my phone to listen to a man Mr Scorbee?? Read to us as we go along in our KJV Bible . ) we learn how to pronounce so many words. )
Then we do whatever that needs done.
Supper is about 5pm. Ruth comes over often for supper. Sometimes for lunch . We like to go for a day trip on Saturday. Ruth usually goes with us.
Well that is a quick look at our day. This afternoon I worked on the yard. Going to 30 this Thursday..
l love you .
So happy you are going and doing.. life is changing fast here in the USA. But!! However !!!
GOD IS IN CONTROL and
HE IS COMING BACK!!
Keep reading the Bible and praying..
Hi!!
It’s raining.. it’s cold. Going to 30’s tonight! Brrr
My outside flowers … are going to die????.and my yellow and black spider will die also..????
How sad. She has left me at least 4 egg sacs ??????.. millions inside each one I suppose.
We are talking with Ruth here at the supper table she just asked Billy and I
Who, would we want to meet on the worldview of people. Glenn Beck. I said Queen Elizabeth.
Who would you say.. ??
WE love you and pray for you.. Lord bless all of you as you as go.. till next time ….
Grandma
Good morning. Today begins another adventure. Lord bless you. Have a wonderful time with the Lord and then you will enjoy His Creation more!!praying for you.
The leaves are so pretty right now.
I love you. Be happy in the Lord.
Be Ye Holy!