Jumping In With Both Feet

I now live in a BIG city

As I walked through the doors of the YWAM Perth campus conversations, the clatter of forks and plates, the scooting of chairs, and the general chaos of a dining room filled with roughly 300 people eating lunch confronted me. "Amy, what did you just sign up for?" Was the main question running through my head my first full day back in Australia. Now nearly two weeks later, I'm still searching for the full answer to my question, but I'm beginning to piece together some details.

Day 2 - Thursday, October 1st:
I was sitting with about three other people during a time of intercession when I heard a familiar voice whisper in my ear. "Jump in with both feet." Say, what now? "Jump in with both feet. Don't be timid and stand on the sidelines, join in. Trust me to take care of you each step of the way, and immerse yourself in this new life." That was God's answer when I was struggling to embrace this new season of life. A simple piece of advice can sometimes go a long way.

Present Day:
It is currently Sunday on the Australian side of the world and spring is in full force. After over a year away I'm back in this beautiful nation that has become a second (third? fourth? I have too many...) home to me. Now only two weeks into life at YWAM Perth so much has taken place! Last Sunday we had 170 students join us to be split into ten schools running this quarter. Our base has now grown to roughly 500 people and being a part of the Hospitality /Hospo team keeps me very busy!

Hospo:
So what do I do?
Well, as a ministry we are in charge of staff birthdays (which is nearly every day with 300 people), Friday lunches, any baking for events taking place around base, rooms assigned to our guest speakers, housekeeping laundry, running a small cafe in our main building, and helping to ensure things on the base run smoothly. All of this is split up between six people, including myself, and we do it for the purpose of serving those around us that we might be a testimony of God's love.

In some ways my life really does not sound that eventful, but trust me when I say that it keeps me busy! Tomorrow is also my first official day of class with the Ministry Development School! I'm so excited for a new opportunity to grow in God and learn how to lead others into His loving arms.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask away! I would love to hear about what is taking place in your life.

Blessings,
Amy