Last week I had the privilege of gathering together with RUF interns, campus ministers, and staff at our annual summer training in Atlanta, GA. This week was by far my favorite out of the four times I've been to Atlanta for training meetings. I enjoyed the week as much as I did for several reasons:
Time with interns - I know many of the other interns better now and have developed deep friendships with a number of them. It's awesome to share stories with each other, pray together, and encourage one another. We only see each other a few times a year, but they are some of the best times. I'm so thankful for the other interns!
Prayer Groups - One afternoon of the week is committed entirely to time with our prayer groups (which were established at Orientation last summer). Each time I go to Atlanta for training, I get to meet with the same group of girls. I really look forward to this time of catching up with each other and praying for one another. It's uplifting to hear about how God is at work in their lives and through their ministries. I cherish these young women very much and hope our friendships last well beyond our time as interns.
Worship night - In the middle of training week we all gather together for a time of worship. The music was led by interns and a campus minister gave us a message from the Word. After the message we took communion together. It's so awesome to spend time worshipping and taking communion together not just as co-workers, but as a body of believers. This is one reason why I love my job so much!
Seminars - Our seminars were very relevant and much-needed reminders of what our job is all about and why we need the Gospel just as much as our students. We were told that our number one job as an intern is to stay connected to Christ. This is so important, because everything we do in our ministry should flow out of a heart that is centered on the Lord. We were reminded to care for our souls and "abide in Christ" (John 15:1-11) because our ministry is impossible without God.
I'm so thankful for the time I had in Atlanta and am glad to be back in Tulsa now. It's nice to settle back into life here and prepare for a new year of ministry with RUF. I can't wait to see what's in store!
I'm pleased to let you all know that my account is currently sitting at 79%. I'm awaiting several gifts to come in that will put my account at 90%! I'm so grateful for all the support I've received and expect to receive. I have about $2,860 left to raise to be fully-funded for year two! Praise God!
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5
Time with interns - I know many of the other interns better now and have developed deep friendships with a number of them. It's awesome to share stories with each other, pray together, and encourage one another. We only see each other a few times a year, but they are some of the best times. I'm so thankful for the other interns!
Prayer Groups - One afternoon of the week is committed entirely to time with our prayer groups (which were established at Orientation last summer). Each time I go to Atlanta for training, I get to meet with the same group of girls. I really look forward to this time of catching up with each other and praying for one another. It's uplifting to hear about how God is at work in their lives and through their ministries. I cherish these young women very much and hope our friendships last well beyond our time as interns.
Worship night - In the middle of training week we all gather together for a time of worship. The music was led by interns and a campus minister gave us a message from the Word. After the message we took communion together. It's so awesome to spend time worshipping and taking communion together not just as co-workers, but as a body of believers. This is one reason why I love my job so much!
Seminars - Our seminars were very relevant and much-needed reminders of what our job is all about and why we need the Gospel just as much as our students. We were told that our number one job as an intern is to stay connected to Christ. This is so important, because everything we do in our ministry should flow out of a heart that is centered on the Lord. We were reminded to care for our souls and "abide in Christ" (John 15:1-11) because our ministry is impossible without God.
I'm so thankful for the time I had in Atlanta and am glad to be back in Tulsa now. It's nice to settle back into life here and prepare for a new year of ministry with RUF. I can't wait to see what's in store!
Support Update:
I'm pleased to let you all know that my account is currently sitting at 79%. I'm awaiting several gifts to come in that will put my account at 90%! I'm so grateful for all the support I've received and expect to receive. I have about $2,860 left to raise to be fully-funded for year two! Praise God!
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5
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