Ow, Ow.. Bring on the Fall:)

The Fall is here!!!!!

Let the boots, scarfs and jackets come out of hibernation!! The fall is here! And with it the leaves are changing, pumpkin spiced candles are lit, the crocheting of new attire has begun and Kristina is in her happy place:) The Fall is by far my favorite time of year... if you couldn't tell by my exciting picture. It's the start to a season of love, joy and cuddling up in blankets.
Six years ago in September 2002, I moved to Monroe, North Carolina for a Discipleship Training School. It was then that I met the Lord face to face, heard and recognized His voice, experienced my first real Fall and Winter, and met some of my closest friends I have in my life. There will always be a special place in my heart for this season! Mmm Mmm Pure Sweetness!

On to an update with our DTS in session. I'm bonding well with the students. We make a good team. I almost cannot wait to get to India for our 7 week outreach. There is something that makes my spirit leap when I think about going back. I am starting my fund raising for the outreach. At this moment I feel secure in raising the $2500 I will need. It doesn't seem impossible. Please pray for our students and for the rest of the Lecture Phase.

Well, I'm out for now. Enjoy the pictures-

Krystal and Lauren Dancing with the Kids


Me, sporting my new hat I crocheted!

A little note:)

Can I just brag for a moment? Our Discipleship Training School students... how wonderful they are! Katie, Lauren, Michael, Krystal, Katie, Berkeley, Elby, Minhee and Kristen are a dynamic, mission-minded, passionate group of students. Thank you Lord for sending them here and for everthing they bring to this base!

The students and staff 

with last weeks teacher- Anna Cleghorn

Last week was a lot of fun. It was a good change from the not-so-good week I had previously. I wish I had some funny story to tell here, but I don't. Nothing exciting, nothing new. I look at my friend Karyn's blog and laugh my head off at some of her posts. I guess living with Avery there's never a dull moment. Well, that's about it. Check out some pictures from this week at these links-

Indian Dinner Night- 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44783&l=789d4&id=503126864

DTS Pics/Lecture-

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44784&l=2f965&id=503126864

I lift my eyes up unto the mountains...

Where does my help come from? My help comes from You, Maker of Heaven, You are the only One! Today we went to Black Mountain to go up on the mountain and hear from God. It was a special time for all of us. Personally, God met me. I sat for a while on a large rock on the side of a small stream. I felt the Lord tell me to be more child-like. He loves that about me; my child-like awe. So, I ripped my shoes and socks off and began to trot through the icy water. Leaping from rock to rock, snapping pictures as I went, I was filled with much joy. My friend Amy met me in the stream and anointed me with oil. I felt the presence of God right with me the whole time... I didn't want to leave.

At the Gorge.

Min Hui Worshipping

Chris leading worship @ the Gorge.

Quiet Time

Playing in the River.

My Altar

Zoe got in on the fun in the water too!

Then it was back to life in the valley. This week has been a little rough in the waters of my emotions. I haven't been feeling quite well lately. I started the week off with a fever and it ended with a sore throat. This, feeling under the weather, hasn't helped with un-calm feelings in my heart. I pray for a understanding, that I may grow from this and get on with life.

On a much better note- Amy spent the week here at YWAM-Charlotte. It was great to have her here. I can't wait for more time with her! Continue to check out her blog- http://www.tribespahr.blogspot.com/.

I'm currently loving the song, "Give me Your eyes", by Brandon Heath and "Jesus, Messiah", by Chris Tomlin. Great stuff!

Picking up the momentum!

So I've been told that I need to start blogging more. Hopefully the more I blog the more people will read.. let's give it a try!

So What the Heck, Kristina, Have you Been Up to??
The past several weeks have been a little nuts, but somehow, by the AMAZING grace of God I have been able to remain focused. I'm plowing into new territory this season of my life. I am interning as a school leader for our Fall Discipleship Training School (DTS) at Youth With A Mission-Charlotte. It's been something I have always wanted to do, but never took the initiative. I've taken off the Mission Adventure Coordinator hat for a new, shnazy one. Don't get me wrong, Mission Adventures was wonderful! It taught me tons in the administrative department, stretched me in every direction, and showed me intense leadership. I'm ready to work in a long term discipling atmosphere and the DTS is the best place to start.

India...
In January I will be leading the DTS on their 6 week outreach to Pune, India. There we will be working with people living with AIDS in the slums. This is what my heart leaps to do!
I have told some of you that I will be going to India in January for 6 months, that is no longer gonna happen. The door has shut. I pray it will open soon! I have great plans for the Spring, though. It will be a time of renewal. What that entails.. I'm not sure yet. I will let you know soon though.

Warrior
My friend, Amy, is in town. It is such joy to have her here again. I have missed her! Check out her blog... www.tribespahr.blogspot.com. Let it inspire you then send the link to your family and friends!

2008 Fall DTS
The DTS is running strong. We have 9 students from all over the world who are so very eager to learn more about the Lord and the calling He has on their lives. Please pray for these precious students- MinHee (S. Korea), Katie R, Kristen, Lauren, Elby (England), Katie C, Krystal, Michael and Berkeley.

The pics-

I'm cooped up and a little crazy!

It's day 3 of the never ending rainfall here in Deltona. The past 24 hours has been the worst. I went out today on several joyrides around town mostly to get out of the house I've been confined to all week and to go check out the flash flooding happening around me. My parents house is OK. Our street is on a hill and we have a large ditch in the lot next to us. As I drove around I saw peoples yards that had become swamps; lakes that have exceeded their banks and have found peoples sheds and houses. There are many roads closed due to the flooding. Our local Hospital is having major issues with flooding. Ambulances are not able to get to the door. It's madness. I'm going crazy! I think I've exceeded my time with my family. I love them, but we've been breathing the same air and listening to each other for the past 3 days. I need a change of scenery... I need it NOW! For kicks, this afternoon, my sister and I had a wrestling match in the front yard. As the rain pelted us continuously and the wind swirled around us, we wrestled and laughed and had so much fun. I could just see it now... Our elderly neighbors looking out their window and seeing their missionary neighbor beating her sister in the rain. HAHAA! After rolling around in the soggy grass, we called a truce and went back into confinement.
Well, I guess it's time to watch the Olympics. Will this rain ever, EVER stop?
I'll post pictures and video soon...

Just a thought...

I want to say that I am not settling for just any man. He has to be one like Jesus. One worth submitting to. He needs to be a leader, not a follower. He has to have a passion for this world and all the people in it. He needs to have missions written all over him. I must see his spirit before I see his flesh. Am I just gonna run with the first man who shows me love and attention? No. I am not gonna settle for an ordinary life, and I am not going to settle for an ordinary relationship. I just want to declare that:)

An update:)

It’s been a while since I have updated everyone on my ministry. Things are going great here at YWAM-Charlotte. In just a few days my life is about to get super busy. Mission Adventures, our summer youth missions program I’ve been coordinating, kicks off on Thursday with a team from Greenville, NC who will be outreaching in Mexico City. I will be co-leading this team. This will be my first taste of Mexico! The team has been preparing dramas to perform in the streets. I’m way excited about our ministry times there. As for the rest of the summer I will spend two weeks in New Orleans, working with about 75 youth in restoring the still run down neighborhoods of the ninth ward. To end the summer I will be heading up a team of roughly 50 people to NYC. I absolutely love working with youth! Please pray for me. I’m hoping for a dynamite summer!!!

September our Discipleship Training School starts. I’m pumped for it. I will be interning as a school leader. I want to glean all the knowledge that I can. January, I will be heading out to Mumbai, India, leading the DTS team on their 2 month outreach. As most of you know, India is where my heart is. So, I am very anxious to get back there. We will be working with a YWAM Ministry that works with children on prostitues.

I am planning on coming home in August to reconnect with supporters, family and friends. I’d love to see you! In the meantime, keep checking out my blogJ I will leave you with some recent pictures… PEACE!