Hello Seattle!

Hello from Seattle!

The entire Winter DTS and staff are here for the week to share God's love with the people in this city.  We are being hosted by an amazing church, Westminster Chapel, that is the home church of some good friends of ours who are on staff in Montana.  We are partnering with them for some outreach opportunities, as well as just showing up in parks and places where people congregate and asking God for opportunities!  So far, our group has been able to talk to a lot of people and pray for them and bring encouragement.  Seattle has a very diverse culture, and our students are so excited to understand and share God's heart with people who are often ignored or marginalized.

This week is such a great opportunity for us to put into practice all that we have been learning these past 6 weeks.  I think one of the most important things is that ministry MUST flow out of our own place of rest in God's love.  If we aren't filled by him, we don't have much to give.  The little that we do have is then given out of our own strength, and then, we burn out quickly.  If we learn how to stand at our full height as daughters and sons of Father God, we can see people the way He sees them, and have something to share whether or not we have anything in common with the people we meet.  Jason and I personally have been so challenged and refreshed by the reminder that we must be continually going to the Lord to fill us before we try to give anything away.  I hope it is an encouraging reminder for all of you as well - don't go it alone!  The Father has so much rest, love, and peace that he wants to lavish on you today.

Please be praying for divine appointments, health, and safety for us this week!

Love, Erika and Jason