Here I am, sitting in the beautiful courtyard in Ensenada, Mexico, after classes and lunch. I arrived in Ensenada, Mexico, on Friday, June 9th, around 3pm (6pm our time). Then we waited for another student from Switzerland. Once we had everyone, we went to a small fiesta at one of the staffs house. We didn't get to the base until 12pm, or 3pm our time. That was a long , but wonderful day. While I thought that there would be 15 students, there are only 12, but that is a wonderful number. There are only three girls, one of which is married. Consequently, Erin, my new friend, and I are sharing a room meant for 10 people. This is going to be a wonderful DTS!!
Today we were learning about intercessory prayer which was amazing, and the Lord really spoke! This whole week has been a time for learning and growth. Just yesterday we found out our destination for outreach. We are moving from one place to another throughout those two months, but I am excited to see what God is going to do and what relationships He will grow. The plan for outreach is this:
1. First we will spend two weeks in Tecate, Mexico, working with the people in this area and starting to build a new YWAM base in Tecate.
2. Afterwards, we will head to Colombia where we will work in a city called Cartehenas and a nearby island that suffers from extreme poverty. We will stay there for three weeks.
3. Finally, we will head out to the Panama City, Panama, and deep into the jungles. Our plan for this area is to reach out to many different Indian tribes in the jungles.
With this new plan for outreach, the price of the trip has increased about $1,000. I am confident that the Lord will raise the funds for all in the DTS. If you feel led to give, you can send monetary support to this address:
YWAM San Diego/Baja
Lauren Conrad (DTS)
100 West 35th street Suite C
National City, CA. 91950
Many of the students here need monetary support as well and I am hoping to be able to help them.
I feel that all these areas of mission work are going to be wonderful. Everything has been amazing and I wish you could all experience the beauty of the body of Christ working in this place. I will be sure to update this soon. I talked to my mom for the first time yesterday and she seemed to be pretty upset that I hadn't updated my blog yet, but as you can imagine, I don't have a lot of time to do it. I will do my best to keep you all updated. And please feel free to e-mail me or send me a message on my blog. My e-mail is: laurenconrad88@hotmail.com.
2 comments:
Lauren!!!
I miss you so much!! I'm so glad that this website/blog is working!! and your mom is very happy that you updated let me tell you... I helped decide how to decorate your new room last night.. it looks great!! Just wanted to tell you hello and let you know you are in my prayers everyday!!!! It's not the same when I come over without you :( but don't worry you are def. still there in my crazy mind... and I use it to my advantage with christian!! (I told Christian to help your mom with putting together your bed because you would want him to and he would do it if he loved you!) anyways LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
Britney
hey lauren! I just sent you a letter! Yay, actually It was a few days ago, so hopefully you'll get it soon if you haven't already. I hope that you have an amazing time in Mexico, It sounds like you certainly are. I miss you, but hopefully November will come quickly! Love you and keep doing great things =]
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