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I am about to embark on an exciting adventure that will change my life! I applied to Y.W.A.M. (Youth With A Mission)’s leadership
training program and after a whirlwind of events and some unexpected miracles, I WAS ACCEPTED!!! It’s such a God thing! I have
participated in missions before, but this is more then your summer missions trip, this is an extensive 9 month program which teaches us
to rely on God while we are put to the test with outreach and internships—an opportunity that will radically change my life forever!
As some of you may know, these last few years have been pretty rough. My faith was really put through the ringer and at times I just flat
out walked away from it—it is amazing what times of extreme trials can do to you. After difficult times and through a lot of pain,
crying and running, I finally realized that God never left me, He has been there with His arms spread wide waiting for me to fall into
them. It has been a time of healing for me recently and by the grace of God, I can say that I am recovering from these storms. I believe
this program is God’s way of saying “I STILL have amazing plans for you—follow Me and learn what I have planned for you!”
Here is a little information about the program: YWAM Destination Paradise prepares and equips emerging leaders for amazing personal
lives in Christ and outstanding service in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. (Matt 28:16-20)
YWAM D.P. conducts Discipleship Training Schools with the purpose of sending out equipped and prepared leaders to impact the
world for Jesus, challenging participants to worship, listen and obey God, serve through evangelism, intercession, acts of compassion
and mercy and other expressions of God’s heart for the world. YWAM will inspire and cultivate growth in each individual’s relationship
with God resulting in Christ-like character. This growth will be based on a solid Biblical foundation, the work of the Holy Spirit and the
personal application of Biblical Truth, concerning God’s character, the cross and empowering grace; sharpen student’s ability to relate
to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives; and equip them to serve,
strengthening a commitment to reach the lost, including the unreached, to care for the poor and to influence all areas of society.
The program I have been accepted into begins September 8, 2009!! YIKES!!! It consists of three parts: Lecture/Study: Sep 8- Nov 27,
2009, Outreach: Nov 27- Jan 22, 2010, and Internship: Jan 22- May 14, 2010. I begin my journey in Belize, Central America.
As you can see from the dates, I have less than a month to raise (all together) about $15,000, including a $1,000 deposit that is due
immediately!! Seems impossible right? Yet, God has moved in so many different ways. I have full faith that He is going to provide the
support according to His ways, not mine (those of you who really know me know how tough that part is for me HEE HEE). He has
shown His power already with making this program available to me. He facilitated my acceptance, through the encouragement, work,
and prayers of a former pastor of mine, as well as provided the money already needed for the application process in ways so
unexpected! He will provide for me even now, and even in this short amount of time. Our God is a MIGHTY GOD!
I am praying that you will partner with me in this walk of faith, both financially and prayerfully. I realize times are hard right now, so
anything you can contribute would be greatly appreciated. This process so far has taught me to trust God financially and He will work
miracles you or I have never imagined and be blessed beyond belief when we decide to trust in Him and truly step out in faith!
You can easily contribute online by going to: PayPal and making a payment to bizonly77@aol.com or send a check to:
Stella Harger, 1506 Gold Circle, Rocklin, CA 95765-4366 (Put “YWAM/missions” in the memo line)
Please use the enclosed envelope and insert and send it back to me, so I am aware of your prayer support and contribution. I will keep
in touch with you along the way so you can pray with me during my training, outreach and internship. Thank you SO much for your
support on this!!! It means the world to me!!!
“May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the LORD
In His Shadow~ make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the
LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
—Numbers 6:24-26
Kat (Katie) Dobbs