#orlsummer2017

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Have you ever carried a cross? Felt the weight of timbers across your shoulders? Carried a shameful burden through the middle of town? Stumbled with a load and fallen down in front of people? Been whipped and spit on? Jesus did. . . . . . . . . . And it was worth it for our sake. . . . . . . . . . [Photo taken during Mission Adventures Summer program 2017, students carried cross to help them understand what Jesus went through] #maorlando #orlsummer2017 #identifywithChrist #marockhound #youthmissiontrips #nikond7000 (at YWAM Orlando)

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There are a few elements that make #missionadventures here at YWAM Orlando unique. One of those is our worship. While worship itself is not unique among YWAM campuses (after all missions exist since worship doesn't) however God has called us in Orlando to engage in worship every morning. Out of this a new depth, a new song has been released. In these moments we have seen youth awakened to the grace, love and power of God. Nothing like a little worship first thing in the morning to help you put life in perspective. [Photo taken in the midst of morning worship during MA Summer Week 3] #maorlando #marockhound #orlsummer2017 #blackandwhite #nikond7000 #nofilter #worship

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Have you ever ACTUALLY experienced hunger?

Have you ever suffered from malnutrition, not because you choose candy over salad, but because all you could afford was rice or some other filler? Have you ever only had rice to eat for a month? Have you ever gone a few days without food?

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Photo taken during a World Meal. While this experience can hardly be called a glimpse we felt like it was worth the time for our students to make the heart connection to those who answer yes to the above questions. ... (at YWAM Orlando)

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| Living on Mission |

Being a missionary and living on mission are two different things. But I think a lot of people confuse them. Some people are called to give up their lives to go share Christ with others : these are missionaries. EVERYONE is called to be His ambassador, a light in the darkness, an example set apart : this is living on mission. And this concept shouldn't seem strange, radical or only for the devote for Christ made it clear that if we follow Him we will be different and we all have a great cloud of witness's. Praying for people at work, in the grocery store or even sharing the Gospel at a theme park should be every day occurrences for all Christians. Because if you are truly in relationship with a God you won't be able to look past anyone. You will see people through God's eyes and be compelled by His love to love them. So I challenged you to think about this and answer this question: how are you living on mission? ((Photo features one of our summer staff who, at the moment, was chatting with workers at a theme park and then prayed for them.))

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Guest Speakers

This summer we were extremely blessed to have a different speaker each week bringing the word on ROCKHOUND. And it is crazy how much God spoke to each speaker with specifics for their week! Not only the 'I heard form God as I prepped for this' but also the '6 months ago God had me work on this teaching ... which was way before I knew about them theme and the opportunity to speak on it!' Both are amazing and God speaking. But seeing how He was orchestrating events in the lives of our speakers months and even years beforehand brought weight to their messages and told the students that they are special and worth it. Which they are cause, like our theme stated, they are each precious living stones that He has chosen and called out of darkness into His wonderful light. (at Mission Adventures Orlando)

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| 7 Speheres |

Doing ministry in Downtown Orlando this past Tuesday. 35 people covered the area while learning about the 7 Spheres of Society and sharing Jesus with people. I also got to see my friend Milton again!

While I hope the little bit of encouragement I gave him helps him keep his eyes on Jesus during this extremely hard time I do know that his joy in the Lord has helped and changed me. Hashtag, ministered to by the people I am ministering to haha (at Downtown Orlando)

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| Done for the Summer |

It hurts my heart that a new batch of teenagers didn't roll in today and that this isn't just a break, it is the end. At least for this summer. More than usual I was eager for each new week to do ministry with teenagers. Hopefully next smer will bring even more weeks filled with youth teams doing evangelism cause even though my body is tired my soul feels alive (because sharing Jesus with others alongside teenagers is what I live for!)

If you look closely you can see 2 sets of students praying with people 🤣

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| Van Rides |

Headed back from doing door-to-door ministry inviting people to the Park Party on Thursday and praying for all that would let us 😉

Side note, sometimes van rides are the best times for connecting with the teenagers. All of us are happy to be in the AC, tired from being outside and yet raw from jsut having done ministry. This is where some of the best conversations happen about God and His character. My advice, always be prepared to go deep, especially when you are hot and tired