Highlights of 2010

Every year I look back and note down its highlights and things that have challenged me! And as I look back its been a bit of a rollercoaster! So here are 5 highlights (not in any order):

1. Living in Peru - a challenging, complex, emotional and fun rollercoaster that was jam packed full of experiences that have changed me. I saw Jesus very clearly during my time in Peru and realised how I much I needed Him.

2. New CU in Huaraz - There is indeed a new Christian Union in Huaraz and it was a pleasure to work alongside the students, encourage them and hopefully allowed them to carry on through the years as a CU.

3. Engaged - I got engaged in the summer to Tim and a new chapter in my life begins to unfold as I start to prepare to be a wife with my partner in crime, ready to take on the world with randomness, laughing and a deep love for Jesus! What a mission team! :)

4. New Job - I got a job and its one that God has put on my heart for a long time. Telling students about Jesus. Sharing the Gospel. Working with CU and hopefully encouraging students the way I was encouraged when I was a student by my staff worker and relay workers. Its good to be a part of this team in UCCF and share the vision.

5. New Church, New location - I have moved around a lot this year and finally God has placed my feet in Plymouth and here I will be until he tells us to move again. This leads on to a new church - Waterfront City Church which is a part of New Frontiers. Its so good to be a part of the family and to have a new mission field in Plymouth - this will be a great time of being out of my comfort zone! :)

2009 Review

Happy New Year! I can´t believe that its 2010...

Normally I do a month by month review, but this time I am going to do some highlights of 2009! These are my highlights:

• Doing Relay and learning so much over those 10 months - also making amazing friends.
• Having a mission week in Poland
  
• Leading a student to Christ
• Seeing many students in Exeter become Christians
• Marjons Mission week
• Team days with the SW
• 121s with students - coffee and the bible open
  
• Oxford International Outreach
• God providing a way to Peru
• Living in Peru
• 2 years with Tim
  
• Going to Chile
• Seeing Lake Titikaka
• Having Christmas in Peru
• Camping on the beach in Peru for New Years

There were obviously hard times this year too, but I think they are an example of God showing me more of Him. An extreme struggle yet also a joy was obeying God to go to Peru, although I knew He was calling me there, there was also great times of wrestling in prayer as to whether this was right, whether leaving the ones I loved behind for 10 months was right. But God was faithful and provided a way especially when everyone was panicking because nothing was settled or known about my placement until a month before going. Again God was faithful. His patience is surely remarkable and the good times that have been had were all because of His Grace. Roll on 2010!

2008 Review :: Top 5 blogs

I want to draw your attention to five blogs that I have enjoyed alot this year and have helped me, challenged me and have been edifying! These are in no particular order:

1. Bluefish
I really enjoy Dave Bish's blog. Not because he is my boss or friend, but because I enjoy what he writes, I find it challenging and engaging! Plus he is a coffee drinker through and through - Keep blogging!



2. Challis
Across the pond. Love the reviews and links!

3. Ed Goode
He was our Relay worker in Surrey many years ago. I love seeing what God is doing in his life and how he is enjoying Grace and Jesus everyday!

4. Girl talk
A wonderful edifying blog for women especially. It challenges my heart on how to be a Godly woman and to seek Christ in all things.

5. Adrian Warnock
Great reviews and interviews and engaging topics...plus he is on this side of the pond and writes good stuff!

2008 Review :: Life and Living Stones

It is that end of the year time where I get to look back and review 2008. I will be doing several reviews. One will be the review of this blog and whats happened in my life this year, reflecting on Gods Grace and Goodness. There will also be a review on what I think the top 5 blogs are that have encouraged, challenged and helped me this year. Then perhaps 2008 in pictures...!

So firstly lets have a snapshot of 2008 by blog posts and events:

Jan:
Best blog post: A short series in Numbers

The start of 2008 and I am in my final year. The year is stretched out before me...dissertation, goodbyes and Relay ahead. I also went to Greece...!


Feb:
Best Blog post: Mission Week Life08

My last Ever missions week as a student at Surrey CU - there was also the unexpected tent flying and singing at 2am. This was sad and yet amazing to see God work. I went to London, Norway and Germany for a day with friends. So much fun!

March:
Best Blog post: Guard your heart and mind

First ever funeral. Completely relying on God. God is in control. Understanding more of what it means to be a missionary for God on campus.

April:
Best Blog post: NWA :: Taming the tongue

New Word Alive! Climbing snowdon, listening to Piper...being with friends! Loved it!

May:
Best Blog post: 4 years gone

End of many things - student council, Uni (exams - woohoo), Surrey CU and some friendships. But God is good and works in seasons! This was a sad time, but also one of a new chapter. Very exciting!

June:
Best Blog post: 12 sins we blaim others for

I go to Spain with my lovely housemates! I graduate with a BSc in Computing and IT. I visit Exeter...I meet some of the committee and say hello to the ECU - this was scary and yet exciting and seems like a lifetime ago. Passion 08.


July:
Best Blog post: Should we always encourage?

My two good friends Sophie and Chris got married. I did Bournemouth international outreach. I turned 22 and a lady from Germany became a Christian that day!


August:
Best Blog post: Identity worth finding

Relay Prep and then Relay 1 that turned my world upside down and revealed in my how I didn't really understand Grace and how Amazing God is. Making new friends. Paris with Tim. Standing up at Forum for mission. A new chapter begins..


Sept
Best Blog post: Living for Christ with JOY

I am now a Relay worker. I love the South West Team!!! I am learning so much, but it is so hard.


Oct:
Best Blog post: Quiet Time series

Loving Exeter, one to ones set up, friendships starting to blossom. Interesting times with the Guild, yet God is in control. Free project! Gudrem...team studies and getting to know Jesus more. One year with Tim! Hurrayyy!


Nov:
Best Blog post: Get christian students into politics!

Nasty November - it came with too many hours worked, illness and depending on myself rather then God. I realised something with Relay...it's harder then I ever thought it would be and through the Word God is showing me how much I depend on myself or others rather then Him. I had a reality check. Who am I living for?
Transformission. Houseparty. Biblical Evang.


Dec:
Best Blog post: High lights of the term

End of Term. Holidays. Rest... looking back on this term and marvelling at the amazing Grace that God gives us. Awesome....