Eastmore

Last night we were again invited to another school, this time it was at an all girls high school.  We did what has been our normal program, drama, preaching, testamonies, songs. This time however none of walked out of those doors wondering "did anyone hear us? Did God use us in any way?, etc". We know that God was moving in that room because after the program was over the girls rushed the team, begging to hear more testamonies from those on the team who hadn't spoken, they were exclaiming how wonderful and meaningful they thought the drama was to them. This alone would have been refreshing for the team but God carried it one step further. The girls asked awesome questions because they too wanted a deeper relationship with Jesus. Another praise is that  two of the girls who were in the audience sought out one of our girls on the team and confessed that they wanted to know Jesus too. They were right then in prayer in which they prayed that they would know the LOVE of God because they believed that Jesus died on the cross.

It was a powerful night for everyone. So powerful in fact they have invited the team back on sunday to hold a service for the whole school because last night we only had a portion of the students and they want us to speak to everyone in the school.

Thank you for your prayers already but we ask now that you be in prayer for sunday that we again be able to reach the students and build them up. Also we ask you to pray for those who want to know Jesus that they would continue with this hunger even long after we are gone. Thank you all!!

Bye!


This is another post that is taken from the trip blog

Singing in the Rain

This was a blog that was written and posted on my team blog site about our trip, but I thought I would share in on here as well....


The team was invited to hold a service at one of the local public schools in Eburru.  The plan was that we would sing a few songs, someone would preach, a few others would share some testimonies and the team would share a drama.

Before the team headed out, Scott prayed that all expectations would be destroyed.  It's a good thing our hearts were prepared because things did not go as planned.  We were originally were supposed to have 90 minutes, but we were quickly informed that plans had changed and we only had 40 minutes.  Almost right after arriving, the rain clouds started rolling in and down came the rain.

Instead of worrying, the team just went with it.  They cut short the signing, went straight to the drama in order to read the kids for the message which was to be delivered by Matt.  The kids were just mesmerized.  It didn't matter that we were all being soaked, they could not get enough of what He was doing.  After the preaching we decided that it would be best to send the kids home since it was still pouring out and everyone was getting thoroughly soaked.  The team intended to just sing as they were leaving, but instead they began to sing their hearts out to the Lord.  It was as if each person on the team was all alone with only the Lord in front of them.  It was one of the most powerful moments of the trip so far.


This is the song the team was singing in the rain...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_t_87NyHx0

In Gainesville

Well I am in Gainesville for Leader Training before I leave with my team for Kenya. This time has already been great, I have been so incredibly blessed by the Lord by the peace that He has given me about everything about this trip. He 100% brought everything together so that I am here now this trip is all about Him and not about me, because if it had been up to me I wouldn't be here. But I am so glad I am, the time I spend here really do bring me closer to the Lord.
The lead up to this trip was a whirlwind in which everything was always calm and everything aligned so that I would be able to leave on time with just about everything I needed for this trip. The Lord as always was/is faithful.
Alright well the Lord has been so faithful already and I know that this trip in the Lords hands which is why I am not worried but, I still have not met my fund raising goal of $2500 USD for this trip. This is in the Lords and hands but I do ask that if you feel called to donate, please do. Its easy. I will walk you through it step by step.
 Go to the link above.
-  Under the "Choose Program" drop down button select: Ambassador
-  Type my name into "Full Participants Name" section: Ashley Emery
-  Type in the dollar amount you've chosen to give.
-  Click "Continue" to proceed with the donation.

If you want a support letter then please email me or leave a comment and I will get that to you. Any other questions or comments please ask and I will be happy to answer them.

Thanks!!!!

Manning and Helser

Have you ever read Brennan Manning...? No well you should, he's fantastic.

Seriously if you haven't read him or if you have you should take a look at Furious Longing of God. It is just so simple and powerful

Also if you are a fan of Jason Upton or just good music listen to this guy (Jonathan David Helser) he is amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GeVf1XQOPg&feature=related

Different

Last week I got to go to the Coast for a wonderful week full of meeting new friends and visiting old ones. It was a week full of surprises some happy and some different, the details I think I will save for another day. For now I will share some pictures and tell you to check out the two bands that I had the pleasure of spending time with while I was there.
First Zerbin
http://www.zerbinmusic.com/
which my dear friends boyfriends band, they are pretty fantastic and Love the Lord which makes them even better.
Next is The Most Blessed Man, check him out on myspace or facebook, this man is incredibly talented.
Now for some pictures...

The Blizzard we started our trip in...

My Beautiful friends

8 Day old Puppies on the Island

Wouldn't be a proper adventure without proper reading material

Nothing better then watching movies with a little puppy

Our drive home was much better then the one home

Well thats the end for now, I will post some more another day.

Bye

The Lords Heart

"When Israel was a child, I loved him,
and out of Egypt I called my son.
But the more I called Israel,
the further they went from me.
They sacrificed to the Baals
and they burned incense to images.
It was I who taught Ephraim to walk,
taking them by the arms;
but they did not realize
it was I who healed them.
I let them with cords of human kindness,
with ties of love;
I lifted the yoke from their neck
and bent down to feed them.

Will they not return to Egypt
and will not Assyria rule over them
because they refuse to repent?
Swords will flash in their cities,
will destroy the bars of their gates
and put an end to their plans.
My people are determined to turn from me.
Even if they call to the Most High,
he will by no means exalt them.

How can I give you up, Ephraim?
How can I hand you over, Israel?
How can I treat you like Admah?
How can I make you like Zeboiim?
My heart is changed within me;
all my compassion is aroused.
I will not carry out my fierce anger,
nor will I turn and devestate Ephraim.
For I am God, and not man--
the Holy One among you.
I will not come in wrath.
They will follow the Lord;
he will roar like a lion.
When he roars,
his children will come trembling from the west.
They will come trembling
like birds from Egypt,
like doves from Assyria.
I will settle them in their homes,
declares the Lord."

Hosea 11:1-11

This verse just taught me a lot about the Lords heart. You can hear the yearning He feels for His people. The pain He feels because they turn their backs on him, but you can also hear the pride He feels in His people when He speaks of teaching them how to walk. These verses speak of the Lords heart and it is not scary or mean, it is truly Love as evidenced in these few short verses

Coming Soon...

I know I promised a support raising letter and it is coming but not yet, seriously its on my seriously long to do list. What else is on my to do list I know your wondering (probably not, but I feel like telling you), well I have to do two large assignments worth large portions of my grades and work and the very most exciting part, I get to do my First Aid Training this weekend. That's right I will be certified CPR level A and Standard First Aid, I have missed this type of training since graduating High School and I look forward to learning new things.
Anyways since I am on here writing a completely pointless blog I will give you a grand total of how much I need to raise by June of this year....ready.....$2187.5 and hopefully an extra $1400 so that I don't have to pay for all of my own flights to Georgia this year. So in total that would be $3587.5, I believe that both of those numbers are totally accomplish able especially because I have the Lord on my side. So keep praying for me and my fundraising fears.
Anyways I really need to stop avoiding my homework and get some of that done, but I will be back soon with the much anticipated fundraising letter.
Bye!

Oh P.S. Happy Valentines Day, I hope your Day is filled with Love because the Father Love you!!!