'boldly love', It was awesome to experience our "boldly loves" with the strangers around my area.
We started by waiting on the Holy Spirit to guide us to a specific place He wanted us to go to meet people. I know it seems strange to some of you, but it was fun because we wanted to experience what Jesus experienced as He showed love to others. Everyone has the choice to either accept the love or deny it. I did have a few conversations with strangers who asked me and my team why we did that. I was confident to explain that I was doing this because I wanted to show my love to people no matter what. I know this is not normal for someone to be given free water or free doughnuts from a stranger. And, of course, we expected some people would reject our offers, but that's okay.
My most favorite thing we did as a team was to go to the National Harbor, which is right next to D.C's border. I approached a few people with two deep questions: What is your greatest fear? and, What is your greatest joy? It is funny how they did not have to think hard about it. I am good at observing people and I was able to make good connections with people immediately.
In one instance, I saw a middle-aged guy who wore a Chicago Bull's hat. I mentioned to him that Michael Jordan played for my favorite college team (UNC). Because this opened the door of commonality, I was able to have a good conversation with this man and his sister about fear and joy. I also shared my fears and joy including Jesus.
class, clean the dishes after dinner, make lunch for my team once a week, create a monthly newsletter, run errands, and be involved in local outreach, attend Gallaudet's Bison Christian Fellowship, AND my homework for my online program. This is a challenge for me. I would like to take on more responsibilities but I realize I just need to keep balance with my schedule.
stable even though it is just the first week of DTS!
My staff team is expanding from four adults and two kids to seven adults and four kids. A family of four came from Romania who led my DTS team. Also one female staff, originally from Colorado has joined us. I enjoyed working with themand developing an awesome connection with them.
We did a few different activities to get to know each other well, like walking a 5k with one deaf church group from Arlington, VA.
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I am so grateful for your prayers and support and to have a great team surrounding me in what God is calling me to do! Please continue to pray for me.