Tag Archives: YAMs
Reunion and Withdrawal (and with-drawl)
The past few days have held a mix of emotion for me. I have rejoiced at spending time with Courtney, Ceara, and Caleb. I have missed the 28+ people with whom I spent the past three weeks. I celebrate the … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week – YAMs get Commissioned
This is a photo of the Young Adult Missionaries with Thomas Kemper, who is the General Secretary of Global Ministires. They were commissioned on Thursday, August 18th, and now they head out to 8 U.S. States and 11 countries.
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Another Prayer for the Young Adults
I AM Great I AM, You give us a name of seeming ambiguity, Yet you give us a name of Promise, Hope, and Possibility. We read and hear about aspects of who you were and what you have done. Sometimes, … Continue reading
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Redeeming and Recycling God: another prayer for the young adults
This prayer needs a bit of an introduction both for its style and its content. I experienced this style of prayer with different people and in various communities, yet most formative for me was Stanley Hauerwas praying this way before … Continue reading
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Aslan is on the Move
“Aslan is on the move.” This line from “The Chronicles of Narnia” started coming to mind a couple of weeks ago, and since then it has continued to pop in and out of my thoughts on a daily basis. “Aslan … Continue reading
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The Great I AM: A Prayer for the Young Adults in Mission
May the Great I AM Hear You Deliver You Protect You May the Great I AM Provide for You Nourish You Guide You and Lead You May the Great I AM Teach You Train You Transform You May the Great … Continue reading
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A Distinction between Missions and Mission
I was pointed to this quote today from Leslie Newbigin, and I found it a helpful distinction between words often confused. "Mission is the entire task for which the Church is sent into the world. By 'missions' I mean those … Continue reading
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