MA Hong Kong!

A few weeks ago, the YWAMers in Hong Kong launched their brand new Mission Adventures ministry! They hosted two cycles of teams from Singapore.

“I just wanted to let you know that the 2 sessions we ran with Mission Adventures was a success! We have people saying the trip changed their hearts for Missions, the poor, and will become missionaries themselves or be an advocated for the people of Hong Kong!

We have seen so much opposition to start this program we know now why, God has challenged these young people to think about their destiny and involvement in the Great Commission and we have touched thousand of people in Hong Kong these last weeks. ”
— Faby

Tsundoku

Photo by Eli Francis via unsplash.com

Photo by Eli Francis via unsplash.com

In Japanese, tsundoku means that stack of books you've been meaning to read. My stack keeps getting bigger and bigger!

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Last week at our North American Theme Extravaganza™, we went around the room and shared about our work, our lives, and what God is up to with us. As part of that, we shared about what we've been reading. It was really inspiring to hear what different ones of us have been inspired by, and so I thought I'd share it with you here so you can be inspired too! I'm definitely adding a few of these to my pile!

With by Skye Jethani
Seated With Christ by Heather Holleman
Executing Grace by Shane Claiborne
Book of Judges by Moses, I think…
Revolution in World Missions by KP Yohannan
A Thousand Gifts Ann Voskamp
All the Donald Miller books
Heart & Mind by Alexander Shaia
Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter
The Fourth Wave by Ron BoehmeThe Ideal Team Player by Pat Lencioni
Leadership by John Wooden
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Harry Potter - The Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
Forgotten God by Francis Chan
Simply Jesus by NT Wright
The Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozier
Hebrews by Some think James, others Bartholomew others Peter so who knows?
Epic Faith by Marty Meyer
It's Not What You Think by Jefferson Bethke
The Kingdom of God is a Party by Tony Campolo
Five Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
The Passion- atranslation of Bible by Dr. Brian Simmons et al

 

A Mile of Cotton Canvas

This is what a mile of Nepali cotton canvas looks like!

This is what a mile of Nepali cotton canvas looks like!

So we did it! We ordered up thousands of super awesome String Backpacks from Purnaa, our partner in Nepal. We sent a down payment and then got word that they're already at work on our bags! Check out that pile of fabric—that's a linear mile, 5,280 feet (1,609 meters), of fresh 100% Nepali cotton! Soon the employees of Purnaa will be cutting and sewing!

If you're not sure what we're talking about, then you probably missed our announcement about our partnership with Purnaa. Check it out here! And if you haven't already, be sure to visit Purnaa's site to learn more about their amazing, clean, and ethical business!

101 Workshop in England!

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The Mission Adventures 101 Workshop at YWAM Harpenden was an epic success! Nineteen YWAMers from 12 bases spent four days together learning the why, how, and what of Mission Adventures. From big picture sessions, to discussion groups, to the details of a sample schedule, everyone learned the ins and outs of how to create a great and impacting ministry at their location. Highlights include:  

  • Carl Tinnion making bread during his talk
  • Anders and Zhenya's dynamic training
  • An ice cream party after the community meeting
  • Up up down down and through the green glass door at The Old Bell

Many thanks go to Anders and Zhenya for making this event happen. Stu and Amy were epic hosts and made everything run so smoothly. And of course, to the one and only Beth for serving us with excellence and keeping us in snacks!