Hey Friends!!
I'm sorry it's been so long. When I got home after graduation on March 14, my computer decided it would have issues connecting to internet, and I didn't exactly wish to publish a detailed update from my phone. But hey, I'm back, and excited to fill you in!!
The last five weeks or so, I've been living back home in Galesburg. My owners at Dairy Queen are absolutely amazing, and allowed me to continue where I left off these 7 months ago now. In addition to making ice cream and taking your order at drive-thru, I've been babysitting, attending some community activities, and volunteering at church.
I'm thankful many ministries I was a part of have welcomed me back, including the Jr High ministry with my 8th grade girls, and our Mom's ministries. Coming up, I'm looking forward to helping with Single Mom's Morning Out, an event where single mom's have the opportunity to get pampered with a massage, hair cut, car cleaning, nail painting, and much more! At this event, I will be a part of the nail painting, something I've never done. I'm excited to learn, though, and to connect with the women God wants me to pray for and bless. The other event coming up is during our bimonthly morning mom's ministry, where I will be subbing a class for the upper elementary home schoolers at the end of next month. My church has been great about providing new opportunities for me to grow and learn!
Speaking of my church, the last Sunday I am home I will be doing a children's presentation about my trip to Uganda and Kenya. We are also in communication to set up an adult event, so I will let you know when such an event is finalized!
Don't feel like you can only talk to me at an event, though. I love telling about what God did and is doing in Uganda and Kenya and how He grew and strengthened me during the last six months with YWAM, so please do not hesitate to call me or set up a coffee date before I go. Trust me, I have plenty of time to devote to you.
So.. what's next?
While I have talked about this opportunity before, I would like to share more with you. Memorial Day weekend, directly after my sister's high school graduation, I head to Rolla, Missouri to minister at Camp David.Camp David of the Ozarks is a 501c3 nonprofit Christian summer scholarship camp uniquely designed to meet the needs of children of prisoners. Their mission statement is to be a transforming agent in the lives of families of prisoners by introducing them to the love and hope in Jesus Christ, and to develop leaders who will impact our world. Here, I will be a part of their leadership team in the role of Support Staff Leader. This means I will lead a group of 10 to 14 individuals, some of whom used to be campers themselves, in the duties of dishes, janitorial, and other such tasks. The first week down in Missouri will be leadership training, followed by a week of staff training. Then, campers arrive. After about two months of week long camps, my last day will be around July 31st (details haven't quite been worked out).
And then?????
The big question. What the heck are you doing next fall. and, well....
I don't know.
Right, I don't know. For those of you who know me pretty well, that surprises you.
Because I truly don't know.
Having been accepted and soon registering for classes at the local community college, Carl Sandburg, that could very well be an option. I would continue working at DQ and volunteering at the church as I work towards an eventual bachelor's degree in business or counseling.
I have a different desire, though.
A dream, you may say.
You see, God has called me to urban ministry in Chicago. Exactly how, when, or with what organization has not come to light (prayers towards this would be appreciated...) but a lot can happen in the next five months to make that calling happen soon, especially with the relationships and contacts I could develop through the opportunities God has provided me with.
I thank God for the opportunities He has bestowed on me, and His blessings. It is such a joy to still have a bed at home in Galesburg, to have a job within days, a church community wanting to welcome me back. He continues to guide, in His timing, and as long as I have the next step, I see myself in pretty good nail pierced hands.
Love you all and blessings,
Tori
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