The Beginning!

I can't believe two weeks of training is over and we are already a week into school. I'm already three weeks behind on keeping you guys updated. I have SO MUCH to tell you about. Training started August 2nd and it was truly an amazing and much needed time. We spent time learning about the vision for The Wesley Foundation this year and our roles in that. We are really focussing on how to live an ABUNDANT life this year. Many Christians settle for a normal life when God calls us to an abundant life in Christ. Here at Wesley we are striving to understand exactly what that means and to constantly live in the spirit so as to experience abundance. I can honestly say that I am experiencing abundance more today than I was yesterday... and the same is true every day. I'm overflowing with a love and a joy and an understanding that I've been missing out on for so long. Although this community may be somewhat of an unrealistic bubble, I believe God is being very intentional by having me here. The Spirit is HERE and is MOVING!!!! PRAISE GOD! This ministry would be absolutely pointless and unfruitful without the Spirit.

Students started back this past week and last Wednesday we had our first service. It was phenomenal. 1,200 students! Now, I'm not one to boast in numbers or to even like numbers. In fact, largeness of ministries sometimes upsets me and I tend to be very skeptical of them. BUT I am 100% convinced that the ONLY reason Wesley has grown so large is because God is HERE and people see it and people sense it and people want to be a part of it. If you ever came to visit a service here you would be convinced of the same thing. You can see it in the students as they worship and socialize and listen and pray. They are HUNGRY and they are seeking and they are passionate! It is so encouraging. In fact, you are ALL invited to visit ANYTIME. come meet some interns. meet Bob our director. meet some students. experience some awesome worship. and hear some TRUTH. Wednesdays are awesome but it would be pointless if we werent getting the students plugged into our community which is why this week is so exciting! Small groups and discipleships are starting TODAY. In fact my first disciple is coming in an hour from now. I cannot wait to start meeting with girls one-on-one and really pouring into them.

I've started sending you all letters and so you all know that I am praying for you. Please feel free to email me with any specific prayer requests at abbyd10@bellsouth.net and if you would like to support me in prayer I would like you to be specifically praying that:

~ I would be sensitive to the Lord's voice

~ that burn out would not be an option

~ that the Lord would continually bless me with understanding and a grace for others

~ pray for the women's ministry and that we would be well organized and prepared so that we can best serve our students

~ Pray that I would be BOLD and CONFIDENT in the Lord and that He would do some continual healing in me

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. It means more to me than you'll ever know.

Abby D