There is Confidence in Hearing
Something unexpected came up... I had a plan to stay around Perth for a bit - travelling isn't always my favorite and I've been really tired recently so I would like to stay in Perth for the next 3 months. But, God spoke! To read the story you can keep on reading. But here is a bit of the summary.
The Next Bit Of Life:
September - YWAM Together in Kansas City September + having holiday in the States
A weekend in October - shoot the wedding day for 2 good friends in Singapore
November - Religious Visa Worker
SOON! - Egypt Trip
"Why YWAM Together in Kansas City?"
First week I got back was pretty full on. I met my leader and just did a bit of catching up. He mentioned this gathering of YWAM in Kansas City which I've known about for the last few months. The next day someone else mentioned it. Then I walked away and God asked: "don't you want to go for this YWAM Together" I replied: "well, yeah that would be nice. But it will be too late to plan everything."
That afternoon we had a staff meeting and we had a guest speaker from other base to shared with us - but he somehow sidetracked by talking about YWAM Together. I was quite surprised. Then I asked God: "why do I need to go?" He said: "I want to speak more about your future."
Now, it all left me really excited but also very scared... I know there is more than what I am doing right now. God have something bigger, or more. And I guess when He said He wants to speak a bit about the future, it's kinda important to follow and obey, right? YWAM Together is happening in Kansas City, USA - from the 4th - 11th of September. For this trip, I will need to raise finances for the flight, transport, food, and accommodation. I'm still looking at if I can stay at a friend's house, so hopefully I can cause it will be great to hangout a bit with this good friend too that I haven't seen for the last 2 years! Also cause it's a bit of a trip up there, I am planning on having a longer holiday as well as seeing some good friends all around the States and hopefully to my top country to visit: Canada! I actually was asking God if I should take a holiday and He spoke through the Hillsong Movie trailer - "time to listen, time to breathe, time to clear out the noises."
To be really honest, one thing I've noticed lately is that I'm desperately need to hear from God. There has been quite few things I need to prayed about and feel that I havent got any clear answer - one of them is about Egypt. Yes, I am still planning to go! But when is the question :) I really feel like this trip will be a time of listening more: in the YWAM Together time but also the holiday time.
Fundraising Time! :)
I know with the things that is happening until the end of the year I need to raise quite a lot of finances. This is the rough budget for everything! :) I'm breaking it down...
$2,000 - YWAM Together (Flight to Kansas City + Food + Accommodation + Transport)
$1,000 - Holiday in USA (Flight + Bus (LA, Oregon, New York / Vancouver) + Food + Transport)
$2,000 - Religious Worker Visa (Health Insurance + Visa)
$2,500 - Egypt Trip (Visa + Flight + Food + Accommodation + Transport for 2 weeks)
$7,500 in total
The Egypt trip isn't finalised yet, but if it's happening in this year then I do need that finances to go! This is a rough number but trying to get the highest number of all. It seems so much, hey? I think after times, I know I need to keep trusting God that He will provide and not me, not my brain, not my strategy, and not supporters. But HE will. I do need that reminder.
Please join me in prayers for this finances but also the process of it all - visa, open doors, ministries, God to speaks, etc. If you want to donate, no matter how big or small the amount is always helpful! Read this, pray about giving, and let me know if you feel lead to give :) Here is a link if you want to give via Paypal: paypal.me/tirzahartono, or any other way then please connect with me about it.
Thank you so much for the support over the years! Let's trust God together with me ;)