This past month on the field I have been a part of raising up new leadership! In less than two weeks, I will be leaving this squad I have loved, lead, and lived with. I spent everyday with them for 5 months, day in and day out. We slept side by side, took on the hard things, and laughed A TON. In 5 months together, I have helped prepare them to be able to go out and do this mission without me and my two co-leaders. They have 6 more months left on the field and they are now fully equipped to do it on their own.
I had the thought “Is this what it feels like to send your kids off to college?” But then I remembered, I didn’t parent them (Thank the Lord) and also I’m sending them to Turkey over 6,000 miles away, not Texas A&M right up the road.
So this season is ending, the question always is, “What’s next?”
Usually in these blogs my answer is that I don’t know but this time the answer is different! I know and I’m not coming home.
…well technically I am. But only for a day. Literally, I’ll be at home for one full day as I repack, say, “Hi. Bye.” and get on another plane. (Pray for me! I know the Lord has made me mobile but dear goodness!)
This summer I’m headed to Massachusetts to work for Hume, a Christian summer camp! You may recall that I worked for their branch in San Diego 3 years ago. This time I’ll be at their New England branch as their Counselor Coordinator! I’m so excited to be going back! Camp ministry is my biggest passion and I hope to work for a Christian camp full time in the future!
This job at Hume will end on July 31st and the Lord has been so kind to reveal what’s even after this!
I have been asked to squad lead for the World Race again! That’s right! I’m going back out on the mission field! I will leave in August for another 5 months to do for a new squad what I am finishing up doing for this squad right now!
A year ago this time COVID had canceled all my plans. I had no idea what I was going to do. I had no idea when or even if I would be able to work at camp or go back over seas. I was so worried about it. If only I knew then what I know now, right? That 10 months of my year 2021 would be spent abroad. That two summers in a row I would be able to work at camp.
He has a very, very good and perfect plan for my life (Jeremiah 29:11). I’m just listening and obeying his direction. How amazing that I live for a God who loves to adventure with me while at the same time use me to push people into their kingdom calling.
I miss home. Don’t get me wrong. But life lived completely devoted to Jesus has been better than I could have ever imagined.
Loved reading this and seeing how The Lord has provided places for you to continue to serve. You are an encouragement to me that no matter where The Lord takes/sends you, He will always provide.
Katie!!!! I love this! Always praying for you! So proud of you listening and obeying. we are studying James right now and it’s about being a hearer and a doer as you know but I was just reminded of that for you!! James 5:11We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. and James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable,full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering without hypocrisy. 18 and the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Go be a peacemaker!! Love you!!
I miss you and love you so so much. I love seeing how God is working through you. I cannot wait to see you when God gives you a week or more off of travel! You’re incredible and such a light of Christ!
The title of your blog brought tears. Then as I read farther, I felt jealousy coming to the surface and as I finished reading I praised God that He is in charge!! I love you so much that “self comes in”, But Then I remember that, I gave you to the LORD, 20 years ago and He has promised His very best (Jeremiah 29). Lord hold her in Your arms because I’m too far away!!
This has me in happy, beautiful, proud, praise the Lord tears. No doubt the clarity with which you are hearing his voice is evident of your life lived closely and dependently to him- and that’s the ticket! The richest treasure of all! Love you and am cheering you on from the highest balcony I can set my feet on!
Katie, you are definitely amazing and most definitely blessed! You are missed so much at home but such an inspiration and light to those that know you, if only briefly. I pray you are as blessed as you are a blessing! We serve a Good Good Father
Thank you! It’s so cool to see where he takes me and how he uses me to serve!
Thank you so much for your prayers and your encouragement through the word!
I know!! I want to come visit so bad!
Miss you so much! Thank you for your understanding in me not being home a lot! It’s hard but you know life lived for the Lord is always better!
Wow! I can picture it now! Haha! Seriously though, I wouldn’t be where I am with hearing his voice without you! Your support means so much to me!
I miss my people at home for sure! Haha! I’ll try to get another Majic fundraiser going soon!