Fall Conference!

JV Conference continually marks an incredible time in my life. I feel like the Lord always does something significant in my heart and I walk away changed. This week at conference was just that! Through Dave's talks, Josh Patty's teaching and the teaching of many other skilled and gifted men, I was really challenged with the way I live my life and do ministry. The Lord went after some huge areas of my heart and through times of prayer, journaling, and talks with my JV family I am now rejoicing in the goodness of our God! Im so thankful He never wants me to remain stagnant but is always pushing me towards growth and towards His Person. Josiah Venture has truly shaped me these last few years and I know that I am a different person then I was three years a go. I really thank the Lord that he called me to this Body of Believers.












Team Slovenija! Plus a few special visitors. And one cardboard sheep.











Dave Patty, president of JV, is very expressively teaching us about Leading the way Jesus leads... as well as how not to...











JV is now in 10 different Eastern European countries!

Fall is here...

Today feels like the first day of Fall. Technically I think the first day of Fall was a few days a go, but today it actually felt like it. I could see it in the leaves and feel it in the air--ok, the terenchal downpour! This week has marked a bunch of firsts for me. I just had the first day working in the office. The first time meeting in our girls Bible group. And my first Slovene Class.

I always like new beginnings. Lucy Maud Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables says, "Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it!" I feel like that with a new season. So many promises yet to unfold...

Im attaching a picture of my new girls group. (l-r Tjasa, Polona, Urska, and me!) We are doing a new study that JV has just released called, Elements. I really really like these girls!!

Goodbye Metka....

Our dear friend Metka left for the year for Belfast Bible College! We had a going away party for her at my house. I read her the Dr. Seuss book, "Oh the Places You'll Go" and we talked about what we loved about her.

We love you Metka and are excited for what God will do in your life in Ireland!

So fun I had to post them again!

Heidi just sent me some of her wedding photo's and they were just so fun that I had to post 'em! We are fun friends!!

(Wanna see more of my life? Click on My Photo Album!)

The coolest kids in the world...

JV Kids just happen to be the greatest!! Camp was so so much fun, here is a little taste...

My group--the Ducks.
Our own beach!
Wet swimsuits...all week long...
Lots and lots of sunscreen!
Playing Ultimate What?! with squid.
The Ducks wanting to take the squid home.
Scavenger hunt, deserted island, a few monks and a solitary monastery.
Gracie asking if the monks did crafts.
Learning from Andrea.
Praying for the persecuted church.
Praying for our friends.
Praying together.
Becca Patty's sweet prayers.
Nina, my little surfer girl.
Kelsie's gift.
Gracie announcing she had Hug Deprivation.
Emily's hugs.
Kiley's amazing cleaning skills.
Many little girls falling out of beds and talking in their sleep.
Late night runs with Katka.
Staff meetings.
Staff Perks.
Worshiping together with Hannah and Tyler.
Sunsets.
Many Hugs.