First off, Audrey and I miss you all dearly, and we're hoping you have all scheduled your massages, are playing video games, and have told someone about what God has done in your life in the past 2 months.
We planned on having you all do these evaluations in Jinja during debrief, but it just couldn't happen. So if you can steal away 10 minutes to complete this, please go through this evaluation sheet to let AIM know how your experience went so we can improve future trips, etc. Please do not be afraid of offending Audrey or me, or even AIM for that matter. We want to know how you guys felt about the trip and if you give us the things that need improvement we can actually improve on them ("I want people walking around with broken toes").
We love you, and are continuing to pray for you. You have all been equipped to go out and bring the Kingdom of God that you have all experienced to your own homes and families. Go and do it!
Several weeks ago we posted information about two different ministries the Uganda team will be involved in. The first is Victory Outreach Ministries located in Lira and the second is Resurrection Church in Kampala. Because this team is so large, we'll be splitting you into two teams to serve with the different ministries. Braedon and Audrey will continue to lead your 2 teams and you'll spend time together at training and debriefs as well. We believe that this will give you a great experience in Uganda!
Team Lira You will be in Lira, Uganda working with Victory Outreach Ministries.
Travis Simnit Will Treat Beth Hahn Kaia Nutting Brent Hamilton Kayla Thomas Emily Gooding Jordan Colcord Katy Simpson Danielle Petty Shelby Murdock Jenny Giesbrecht
Team Kampala You will be in Kampala, Uganda working with Resurrection Church.
Sarah Jane Cruz Joseph Batts David Hornbeck Grace Foley Elizabeth Wolf Katie Winistorfer Rachel Cameron Katie Threet Jodie Sager Samantha Lange Candace Jones Andrea Schiatizza
So, Braedon and I were both at World Race training camp this weekend and wanted to send you a little video shout out!! We posted two....the first one will give you a slight glimpse into how incredibly awkward we can both be. The second one gives y'all a small look into our hearts for you guys and this trip to Uganda!
We have only one week left before leader training starts, and a week and a half before you all show up in Gainesville for some crazy preparation for this amazing summer in Uganda! Is everyone ready?
I've been consuming an unhealthy amount of food, coffee, and skittles in the past few days, and I've been running around like a mad man around Cartersville, GA for our World Race training camp, in order to prepare 130 men and women to launch into the nations this summer for a year. It's a bit crazy and a lot hectic, but it's amazing to see so many people willing to leave their comfortable couches and beds to see God move throughout the world. It's a lot of work to keep camp running with this many people, but at the end of the day when I'm laying down to sleep, I get such good rest because I know The Lord is in this. Please be praying for all of these men and women as they prepare their hearts for what God has in store for them.
My facebook status said a while ago "I'm not ready for Uganda, but SO ready for Uganda." As you all know, there's a lot of stuff you have to do to prepare to leave the country for 2 months. All the stuff you have to pack, all the paperwork you have to fill out, all the prep work... It can be exhausting! And then to have to finish out your job among all of that can throw a lot on your plate.
But one thing I've been able to do in the past few days while running around training camp is to put some of my focus on Uganda and our team. And I'm getting super stoked to get going. Audrey and I got together last week to pray some for our team and our ministry, and I tell you, we're expecting some crazy stuff! We know that God wants to do some wild stuff in you all, and we hope you are just willing to say "Yes, Lord!"
Sometimes in the midst of all the stuff we have to get done we can lose sight of what it's all about. We can get wrapped up in all the details and situations and forget that we're in it because God told us to get into it. And it's really easy to listen to those lies the enemy puts in our heads that "there's too much to get done," "we're not prepared for this," "maybe we were never meant to get into this in the first place..." But we need to think back to that moment and remember when we first signed up: God has called you to this.
All the time I'm looking at my various to-do lists and thinking "this will never happen." Insurance, transportation, student loans, what's next? But when I stop for a second and think back to that moment when I said "I'll lead the Real Life Uganda team," I remember that it was The Father that prompted me to sign up. It was The Father that said, "I have big things in store for you." It was The Father that said, "You will do greater things than My Son, Jesus Christ."
So why in the world am I doubting? I need to continually put faith in The Father, that He will take care of what needs to happen, I just need to do what He calls me to. I don't have a clue how 2 + 2 is going to end up as 4. But God said put them together and see what happens. So I need to trust that God is going to do His part and make this happen.
I am beyond excited for this trip with all of you, and I believe that God is going to shake the nation of Uganda in a mighty way through all of you. Don't lose sight of what your Father has called you to.
Pray that God will make all of this happen, and walk in the next week and a half with faith that your prayer will be answered.
Father, Thank You for calling us to be a part of Your Kingdom. Thank You that Your grace gives us the opportunity to rise out of our fears, doubts, and insecurities and into our courage, faith, and confidence in You. We know You have asked us to do some crazy things in our lives, and we put our faith in Your Words and in Your Love. We pray for abundance, health, strength, and energy as You go out with us in Uganda. We pray these things in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
My name is Kaia (it rhymes with papaya and sounds like kayak) and I am 20 years old. I'm a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying vocal performance. I grew up in Colorado and i LOVE it here! I love being outdoors and hiking and doing intense things.
Today I went hiking in the snow with my friend (yes, it snowed here, in May!) and we both accidently slipped down probably a 20 or 30 foot drop off a Boulder (there are a lot of boulders in boulder) and it was scary! I landed on a tree! Haha, but it was fun. Wow, it's hard to know how to tell you about myself...
Another thing is that I LOVE music! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! I love piano, singing and guitar and songwriting! And i LOVE worship! I am soo excited to learn from the Ugandans how to better worship God.
I only wrote that in caps so people would read it :). Is anyone else planning on bringing one? If so, let me know! Maybe we can figure it out or share or something :)
I have only been on one mission trip, last winter break to Costa Rica! We went to a slum called La Cuenca and it had a huge impact on me. It's funny though because before I even left, I was praying for this trip, asking God where he'd want me and hearing Africa. I ended up on this trip by signing up for a program at my church called Messenger where they pick the trip for you: and they chose this! I am thrilled to get you know you all and I know God has AWESOME plans for this summer. I am praying every day for it.
I don't know what else to say, but I know it will be awesome to meet you all in person
Hi!!! My name is Audrey Powell and I am from OHIO but currently live in Gainesville, Georgia!!I moved to Georgia after coming off of the World Race.I was part of the October 2008 G-squad (whoot-whoot) who I LOVE immensely!!!I have been working as a receptionist at the Children's Center for Hope and Healing here in Gainesville.It is a non-profit organization that provides free therapy to woman and children who have been the victims of sexual abuse.I have loved every second of working there and it kind of hurt real bad to quit that job.BUT I know that God is calling me to Uganda…to be with all of you!!!!God has blessed me with some of the most rewarding friendships of my life in the last year and a half and I am beyond excited to get to know all of you as well!!
A few things I love:
-STARS!!!
-my INCREDIBLE and SUPPORTIVE family (amazing dad, wonderful mom, super funny brother and his sweet wife (who gave me my beautiful, yet ornery nephew), and my sister who is my best friend)
Below you will find critical information concerning your Training Camp. READ CAREFULLY. Once you understand all the information below, you can arrange your travel plans and enter that information into yourprofile. If you have questions, do not hesitate to communicate with us in the Admissions Department.
TRAINING DATES: June 4 ½" 8, 2010
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Training will take place in Gainesville, GA.
Arrival by flight ½" June 4, between 1pm and 3pm in Atlanta, GA.
ARRIVE before 3pm. AIM Staff will meet you at the Atlanta Bread Company. Follow signs or ask airport employees to direct you to the Atrium and we will be the big group outside Atlanta Bread Company. We'll also have on AIM t-shirts.
The AIM bus will leave the airport promptly at 5pm. There is no cost to you for this shuttle.
Remember,
air transportation often includes delays, therefore plan ahead for the
unexpected and allow ample time between gate arrival, baggage claim and
transportation pickup. You can expect it to take two hours from the time your plane arrives to the time you are ready to leave. Therefore, be sure your flight arrives BEFORE 3pm.
We understand that travel to and from training camp can often
meet with hiccups along the way. If anything concerning your travel
changes, please have these phone numbers handy to let us know.
• Adventures in Missions Office Line ½" 770-983-1060 770-983-1060 x 233 or ask for Laura Jacobs
Also please make sure that your profile page includes the phone number where we can reach you during your travel.
We realize that flight schedules are not always ideal. Plan on arriving earlier rather than later.
Check out
kayak.com for a great airline search engine. Do not hesitate to ask for
directions and help from any airport employees. This will become a
vital part of your travel experience!
Arrival by car ½" June 4, Atlanta Bread Company, Atlanta Airport Atrium
ARRIVE between 1pm and 3pm. Please do not come before that as staff may not be available to welcome and direct you.
Flights back home
You my book your return ticket any time after 5pm on July 31st!
Your flights will look like this;
Depart Arrive
ATL on June 8th @ 5:20 pm Uganda on June 9th @ 7:50 pm
Uganda on July 30th @ 9:50 pm ATL on July 31st @ 2:45pm
Remember it takes a while to get through customs in ATL, so be sure that your return flights are booked for after 5pm on July 31st. If some one is going to pick you up, make sure it is around two hours after you land!
Hi!!! My name is Audrey Powell and I am from