MERRY CHRISTMASSSS!!!!!

SO it is Christmas.....I love it so much. This was not the norm for me. I am used to loud a crazy and friends that can't go home for Christmas. We all have a buffet style Christmas dinner eat in the living room tell jokes and laugh then catch phrase and then maybe a movie.In America....you know Christmas is just around the corner in October, here not so much. In America you have Christmas music playing in every department store....you have endless Christmas TV shows and you feel the cool brisk air..at least in KC. I didn't feel like Christmas time till yesterday.You can't walk through town and and feel the Christmas spirit, with 3-5% Christian its unlikely. Sarah did notice something this yr though. It's has been the first yr that the decor has been worth keeping and more stores have it. Christmas Eve Sarah and James had family over, We all talked and ate and it was so much fun. Then today we woke up and open gifts, it was a blessing being able to have Christmas with James and Sarah's family. After the gifts the girls where playing and I needed to get ready as I was going to my apartment I became overwhelmed with grace and joy....I am so thankful for Christ. I went and got ready for the day listened to some worship and read the word. I have purposely have celebrated my birthday with just me and Jesus. Never have I done that and felt peace about celebrating His birthday with just me and Him. It was really special. Tonight we had another family get together it was a lot of the same things but we sang some Christmas songs together and it was sooo great. A couple of days ago Sarah's Covenant Homes also did a Christmas program. That is what I will be talking about in my video blog.It was amazing to see the kids dance and do skits. They did such a good job. I did take a video but I didn't do a very good job lol. I love you all very much.It's getting late, technically it's not Christmas anymore for me it's 2am =).Until next time.... My next blog will be sooner I promise!!! MUAHHH!!

MY WEEK

Hey beloved friendddsss!!! I MISS YOUUUU!!! Ok for the last 10 days I have played mom, which I love. I got to spend time with James and Sarahs girls cause Sarah was in Hyderabad for some surgery appointments. She just got back so I just recently got a update on how her week went with the kids she took. It went rather smoothly and the got a lot of things accomplished. Although, Sarah did have to leave last night again suddenly. She has been having some chest pains off and on for many yrs. She didn't do anything stressful yesterday so when she started having them, they decided it would be best if she would go to the doctor herself. So please pray for her. If there is something wrong and its not just stress that it would show up in the tests and then that God would heal her. Thank you soooo much! So I have 3 videos for you. Why 3? My memory card was full. The second time someone walked down the stairs....lol So be blessed. Love you all!!!

Lets Go Deeper and Video of Baptism!!

Ok it's time to dig deeper......when or even will we let God do this. Know us inside and out. The secret struggles or the desires you hold on to that you need to let Jesus take. Whether it is to hold and give you new desires or if its to hold and nurture....either way. Our heart beat should be His heart beat, He should be holding those anyway. I choose to explore the possibilities that God's not done with my heart...I guess He never is. I am not talking about healing per say but I do want to know where my heart is at. Where can it go and what can I let Him do to make it better. I am tired of the same state of mind so many of us live in. I will worship on Sundays, be in ministry, work hard, give to others...but have no idea of where my heart truly is. Some may ask, "Why explore things when you feel fine?" I will say this....because God deserves the best....and He desire the best for you. With that I want to give my best so I know how to receive from the best. Best being Christ. How can I receive from Him if there is a area I have walls built around.....maybe I'm even numb to them. Basically, I want to give Him my very best and that means letting him in, in all areas of my heart. I wrote this maybe 2 months ago. I read it last time I spoke to the Youth in KC. We talked about the things we were done with. It was a great night. I miss my kids. =) Be blessed beloved.




The Depths of My Heart

I want to find You in the depths of my heart
I want to find You in the places that I hide
For You know me….For You know my heart…
Trying to hide from You is like hiding from air
You are all around me
and sometimes I feel You Like a rush of wind…
I want to find You in the depths of my heart
Places I’m scared to know about
Places You’re ready to meet me at
And now that I’m ready
That’s where we’ll meet the most often
When I’m tired and longing for more
When I’m broken and I feel I can’t take another step
You’ll find me there, In those places I'm try to hide
When my heart is weak, You’ll find me there
When my heart is lonely, You’ll find me there
When my heart is broken, You’ll find me there
In my most vulnerable state You are there.
Your not a distant God, You are so close
Right now I can feel You
In my heart,You have captivated every cavity
In my mind,You have broken down lies I once believed
You have won me over, heart ,mind, and soul
To turn from You would be running away from
The only One who can sustain me
You knew me I found You
And now I love You
I now find You in the depths of my heart
There is no more hiding
For You know my heart
For You know the depths of my heart.
© By: Rebekah Woodruff

Here is the the video of a women getting baptizing =)

First Video BLOGGGGG

Hey guys I am soooo sorry it took me so long to upload lol......and I am also sorry the video is awkward and bad LOL.....but they will get better I promise. P.S. We had a meeting to day for staff and SCH and some came to the Lord for the first time and we baptized 12 in the Bay of Bengal.It was sooo great!!!! OHHH and to make it better some had Hindu names and they asked us to change them!!!! WOOT WOOT I will upload videos of the baptism later!!!

My Days =)

This week has been wonderful. My heart delights in the place, these people, and this Ministry.Are you ready for my typical day? I start by getting up at 7am. Get ready pray and read.....skype if anybody is on =0. At 9 I go down to Sarah's apartment and we catch up on emails and things then we pray for about a hr sometimes a little longer. Sharing hearts and just being excited about what God is doing. Then we call a driver. We have drivers for many reason one being its dangerous to drive here if you have lived her or practiced. Sometimes we have to wait on a driver. Then we start the rest of our day. SCH (Sarah's Covenant Homes) or hospital or other things needed to get done that day.....I have also really connected with James and Sarah's girls Shayna and Amira. I have yet to see Simona but I know for sure I will love her! There is something about this place that makes my heart leap.
Saturday is Special Olympics it should be sooo much fun for them. I will write about it as soon as I get home from there Saturday....I am going to try again to get my video blog up. I promise dear friend it will be up soon as sooonnn as I figure it out how to get it from youtube to blogspot ;). HUGSSSS

The Start

Wow, is all that I can say, traveling for 24 hrs didn’t bother me. I expected to feel like a child and freak out thinking, “What if I miss my flight? What if I can’t find it? I’m here all alone“. Instead, all those learned instincts fell into place and I felt abnormally at home. Fear didn’t hit me at all. Some may say, “Well, Bekah, your almost 24, but for some of you who didn’t know I feel like I am just now stepping into adulthood in some ways. When I was a teen my parents thought I was materialistic, I really wasn’t that bad, now that I heading into my mid 20’s I am analyzing myself. I care about some things but in the long run I don’t care about “stuff” anymore. Which now when I look out my window in India all these weird emotions rise up in me. I’m not in Kansas is the constant phrase in my head. Guys I LOVE this. Even though my mind is flipping out right now. I want God to twist my heart. I want to feel uncomfortable. I knew I would at first and to be honest that is why I wanted to stay 6 months. I want to serve foremost. I also want to be stretched to the limit. I think in a lot of situations we don’t get the most out the most of what God has for us because we get to complacent. This is not a resort. This is a town where there are no washer and drier clothes are hand washed. This city has buildings so close I am scared to open my eyes when we are driving in the streets, but I see beauty in it and in the people. My beloved friends and family pray for me lol cause culture shock has set in but praying in the spirit while listen to Cory Asbury has helped give me peace. P.S. Tiffany thank you sooo much for the music, seriously. I am also really glad I brought my flannel button ups…I can’t wear them out but I plan on using them as “light jackets” for when I ’m in the apt. As most of you know I have been raising support to be here and I still am I will be tracking how much I spend this month to see how much its going to be about. I will let you guys know how I am financially on here by the 8th of December. Tomorrow I hope to go out and hit some of the local marts and get some Indian attire. I will have a video blog up as soon as I can. Love you all.

Newest Report

Beloved!!! The time is drawing near, I leave in 29 days. I am still in need of finances, but very little considering the beginning amount.In my previous estimates it included air fair,travel insurance, shots, and living. Like I said, the cost for me to live there is $300-$500 a month. I had my shots last Friday and my Ticket has been bought as well. I currently have $140 a month supported towards my stay, My stay on $400 a month I would need $1,728, for my say on $500 a month I would need $2,328. So between $1,728-$2,328. Thank you so much for your prayers. You will be truly blessed!
I hope to have my first video blog up within the next few weeks. My heart is doing crazy things right now. I am soooo excited. I must get to bed my friends, I am speaking in a careers class tomorrow and need to prepare. God bless!

Update

It is now September 23, I've had to push back my departure date till the beginning of November. I hope to embark on this journey in 49 short days. I apologize for not updating sooner. Financially, I'm in need of $3,980. My previous estimate would be ideal for emergency use and really just having more money to give where there is need, but I will go with less. I am coming to a point of just being "ready" to go. I am still working on my ticket($500 more) and and shots($255). The closer I get to my goal departure date without buying a ticket the price goes up, specially getting so close to the holidays so with that. I am stepping out and I'm just going by my ticket probably after this fundraiser(this Saturday). That means I have $160 a month to live on so far, I need $300-$500. God has opened doors so I don't doubt His faithfulness. For my sanity, and I sort of laugh at that, I need more financially so other things can fall into place. I will be real in these blogs. I will speak in love, but I will be raw in everything. I want to be honest with what I feel, what I see, and more importantly what God is doing. Thank you so much beloved. I have talked to many of you and I know you are praying for me and whats taking place SCH (Sarah's Covenant Homes) as well as ICM (Indian Christian Ministries). Thank you so much for saying yes to being the sower, for being that intercessor. Your shifting things and breaking down walls. I promise. Blessings

My Journey Begins.......

Dear Friends and Family,

I am about to go on a journey. It’s funny how God prepares you in advance sometimes before you know what’s going to take place. Please take time to pray over what you’re about to read. God has clearly opened the door for me to get involved at Grandview Assembly of God. I am a youth leader there and am on the worship team working with two of my passions, young people and worship. Next, God opened the door for me to work at Grandview Assembly of God’s daycare. I have always had a heart for children. Which now leads me to the next door that didn’t just crack, it has flung wide open.

I have an opportunity to go to India and serve for Indian Christian Ministries for 6 months. I will be staying in Ongole, India with James and Sarah Rebbavarapu directors of Indian Christian Ministries. I will be working with Sarah Covenant Homes, which is an orphanage for special needs children. I did not know God was going to send me to India before I took the position at the daycare, but God did. I asked God 3 months ago; “What are you calling me to?” I have always felt pulled in so many areas from speaking, worship, to ministering to young people. He said to me, “Bekah, I am calling you to love. You will serve me in many areas, but your calling is to love.” Once He said that, He opened my heart in not only wanting to know how to love in a deeper way, but He has begun showing me this love in this season of preparation. Specifically, the focus in my heart is abandoned children. I want to love more and love harder. I desire to love as Christ loves.

Ongole, India, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is where I will be staying. India has about 1/6 of the world population, and now has past over the billion mark. 2.4% are Christian, 80% Hindu, and 14 % Muslim. India also lies on the 10/40 they call it this because it lies between 10° N and 40° latitude. 82% of the poorest or the poor live in this geographical window. It is said that on average, a person lives on less than $500 a year. 97% of India lies in this window.

Indian Christian Ministries ministers to the poorest of the poor. I will be working with them in many different capacities. This ministry amazes me I see God in it in every way; I see love at its raw form, unconditional and surpassing all obstacles. I walk in so much joy knowing the amazing people I will be working with and knowing the things I will see and learn from my stay there. This now leads me to ask for you partnership. I need prayer partners along with financial partners. This journey is only possible with both. Financially I need $8500 altogether. $2,500 before I leave, and that is including airfare. The $6,000 will cover my stay, financial responsibilities, and emergency use. If you feel led to help me financially, my address is 3303 E. 113th Ter. Apt A Kansas City, Mo 64137. My goal date to leave is towards the end of September or the beginning of October. I am asking you, my friends and family, to pray about supporting me in my journey. God has laid on my heart to start a video blog while I’m there, so I encourage you to take part in my journey at http://lovepeopleunconditionally.blogspot.com/ .Thank you so much for taking time to read about this next chapter of my life.

Sincerely,

Rebekah Woodruff