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Halfway there. (Taken with Instagram at Denver Int’l Airport)
Hola, amigos! Hello friends and family!
As most of you know, after traveling to Mexico as a student on a mission’s trip for 4 years in a row, I’ve been living in Mexico for the past 10 months working with the YWAM Organization. I’d love to share with you what God has been doing and where he is going to take my at this point in my life.
In the summer (June-August 2011), I was able to work as volunteer staff for Mission Adventures – a short-term missions trip for youth – in Ensenada. We were able to take students to many different parts of the city doing ministries and outreaches, build houses, and experience a new culture in a safe and fun, loving environment, build strong relationships, and see many students come to Christ.
After a short trip back to a few states visiting family, I heard God calling me back to Mexico once again…little did I know, I’d be staying three times longer than I’d planed. During my second time here, I’ve spent about 90% of it working under Tym and Sam Kemp, the YWAM Ensenada Base Directors. As a family of 8, from ages 18-5 years, (not including me) I am their full-time live-in nanny, home school teacher of three, dishwasher, taxi, laundry do-er, and anything else needed! I have enjoyed every second of it! We’ve been able to find a home-group church nearby as well where we’re able to connect with other English-speaking Christians in the community. I’ve had some opportunities to use my photography skills for some of the staffs’ engagements, pregnancies, weddings, and musical opportunities. I’ve also had more opportunities to go and staff MA on weekends and certain weeks when teams come in and to been a part of house builds and outreaches for many families, be a part of the worship services, and meet the locals in the colonials. It’s such an encouragement to be able to lead these church groups into the selflessness of becoming a servant.
Because of my past relationships during Summer Staffing, one huge door has opened up this month for me this coming summer. My previous leaders Jean-Philippe and Sarvia Godin have offered to take me as summer staff for Mission Adventures Burtigny, Switzerland. There, I will have the opportunity to work under these incredible spiritual leaders and friends, reaching the Swiss youth and taking them on an outreach to Romania from June 25-July 25. This is an answer to many, many months of prayer of seeking the Lord on my next step for my future, and I’ve been given so much conformation that this is where I should go.
In preparation for my journey, I am seeking support both financially and in prayer. In order to get there, I will need to raise around $900 for my plane ticket by the end of May/beginning of June. So far, I have $150 raised! Praise Jesus! Because it is all volunteer missionary work, I will need to pay staff fees of around $900 (800 francs) which includes food, room and travel expenses - no extra for living expenses. Would you consider supporting me in getting to this new season in my life and spreading the gospel of Christ to Europe? It would be an honor and privilege to spread God’s kingdom with your help and I would be so grateful! If you cannot support financially, prayer for finances, warfare, heath, safety and provision is always appreciated!
I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my support.
Much love, Rachel
As most of you know, after traveling to Mexico as a student on a mission’s trip for 4 years in a row, I’ve been living in Mexico for the past 10 months working with the YWAM Organization. I’d love to share with you what God has been doing and where he is going to take my at this point in my life.
In the summer (June-August 2011), I was able to work as volunteer staff for Mission Adventures – a short-term missions trip for youth – in Ensenada. We were able to take students to many different parts of the city doing ministries and outreaches, build houses, and experience a new culture in a safe and fun, loving environment, build strong relationships, and see many students come to Christ.
After a short trip back to a few states visiting family, I heard God calling me back to Mexico once again…little did I know, I’d be staying three times longer than I’d planed. During my second time here, I’ve spent about 90% of it working under Tym and Sam Kemp, the YWAM Ensenada Base Directors. As a family of 8, from ages 18-5 years, (not including me) I am their full-time live-in nanny, home school teacher of three, dishwasher, taxi, laundry do-er, and anything else needed! I have enjoyed every second of it! We’ve been able to find a home-group church nearby as well where we’re able to connect with other English-speaking Christians in the community. I’ve had some opportunities to use my photography skills for some of the staffs’ engagements, pregnancies, weddings, and musical opportunities. I’ve also had more opportunities to go and staff MA on weekends and certain weeks when teams come in and to been a part of house builds and outreaches for many families, be a part of the worship services, and meet the locals in the colonials. It’s such an encouragement to be able to lead these church groups into the selflessness of becoming a servant.
Because of my past relationships during Summer Staffing, one huge door has opened up this month for me this coming summer. My previous leaders Jean-Philippe and Sarvia Godin have offered to take me as summer staff for Mission Adventures Burtigny, Switzerland. There, I will have the opportunity to work under these incredible spiritual leaders and friends, reaching the Swiss youth and taking them on an outreach to Romania from June 25-July 25. This is an answer to many, many months of prayer of seeking the Lord on my next step for my future, and I’ve been given so much conformation that this is where I should go.
In preparation for my journey, I am seeking support both financially and in prayer. In order to get there, I will need to raise around $900 for my plane ticket by the end of May/beginning of June. So far, I have $150 raised! Praise Jesus! Because it is all volunteer missionary work, I will need to pay staff fees of around $900 (800 francs) which includes food, room and travel expenses - no extra for living expenses. Would you consider supporting me in getting to this new season in my life and spreading the gospel of Christ to Europe? It would be an honor and privilege to spread God’s kingdom with your help and I would be so grateful! If you cannot support financially, prayer for finances, warfare, heath, safety and provision is always appreciated!
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Last week, I was blessed with the privilege of staffing Mission Adventures for my home-church, Shelter Cove from Modesto, California.
I came to Mexico for the first time over 4 years ago in 2009, and because God kept bringing me back, it has saved me from a disastrous life, and God kept pulling me back to eventually end up where I am right now.
It was so incredible to work with the new youth pastor Mark and his wife, as well as see some of my old church family and share the love for this country of Mexico with them! I was so excited to see my friends, past fellow-leaders, and my old college pastor Adam Tardiff, who is like a father to me.
My boyfriend Jacob and I had the privilege of hosting a team of about 20 kids and leaders on a two-day house build, to bless a less fortunate family (Husband, wife, and few month old baby) with a new home and share the love of Christ! I was honored to have my friends building along side me. Not to mention, it was my first time building a roof! : )
It was extremely hard to watch them all leave, but I know that God sent them there to me, just at the right moment. Seeing them was like taking a giant breath of fresh air that I know God gave me. I miss the people of Modesto and I always want people to understand why I am here, so it was really wonderful for me to show them what God is doing and the reason I’ve stayed in Mexico.
My first time ever building a roof!
My fantastic building team, a part of Shelter Cove Community church. And my wonderful co-host/translator Jacob!
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Day 4. Someone who makes you happy. This boy @jacobkemp. The love of my life! #photoadayapril (Taken with instagram)
Apparently I’m quite the pool shark. I won 4/6 games :) (Taken with Instagram at Pockets Billiards & Fun)
I love being with kids all the time. I swear, they make my life exciting.
Tianna, while eating Fruit Loops. She found a straight one, then looked down and said to me, “There are so many O’s.”
Noah, doing math homework, “This is so freaky! Why are they so freaky?! It says ‘two fish swam away together.’ TWO FISH! JUST TWO FISH! What the heck?”
Hahahaha. Day is made.