Another couples weeks has passed and so much has happened. As you all read in my last blog, a couple weeks ago I went to an Ambassadors in Sport (AIS) training program. It teaches/equips you to share the Hope of Jesus Christ through soccer. Anyway, the whole week of training I felt so joyful and full. Of course I was with other amazing people who shared the same passion as myself, but I felt I was where God wanted me. So for awhile I have been trying to figure out if God has called me into full time missions, and more and more I believe this is true, just wasn’t sure how or what exactly I’d be doing. So I have been praying about it, but I especially began thinking and praying about everything that had happened. I was wondering if God gave me the biggest passion for soccer and a love for Him because He wants me doing full time sports ministry. I still don’t know the answer to this question, but after being in that program for a week, I had a strong interest in doing sports ministry through AIS.
I got the contact information for Bruce and Dave who were my coaches during the training program and spoke interest in finishing my time with Living Hope, coming hope at the end of July, and then raising money to come back to intern with AIS. Well it turns out that Bruce and Dave were impressed with me during the training course and they weren’t surprised when I contacted them. So we met up last week to discuss what I am currently doing here, what my passions are, how I’m trying to figure out if God is calling me to full time sports ministry, brief testimony so they could get to know me better, and possibilities that could happen now. We came to what we thought was a great conclusion, but it was something that needed to be discussed with Living Hope.
So today Bruce (AIS guy), Avril (LH supervisor), Mike (LH volunteer coordinator), Kevin (volunteer who wants to do soccer ministry), and myself all met up to discuss where my heart is. I explained to them everything and Bruce helped with that. He said to them that he didn’t want to embarrass me, but that he and Dave were very impressed with me during the training course. He said whether it was in our Bible discussions, small group things, out on the pitch (during the hottest week of summer), no matter what we did I always had the same excitement to be there and I just had a great attitude. He further said not only does she have a talent or gift to play, but she also is competent and has a gift to coach.
Originally Bruce, Dave, and I thought maybe I could intern with AIS for the next four months here, but still do stuff with Living Hope. However, at this point it looks like it’ll be best if I just wait to intern. So although I still feel a little confused or like nothing was accomplished in that meeting, it means I just need to wait for things to happen. Everyone is excited for me to do soccer stuff, it’s just a matter of getting logistics in Capricorn figured out and see what the pastor is expecting. So I am working on getting my morning schedule figured out and hoping to get out of schools, which I think will be possible, and then if all goes well, hopefully do soccer training on Monday-Thursday afternoons and then have tournaments on Saturday mornings.
So it’s a lot to sort out, but I know God will come through. He always does and He’s worked everything out thus far. And since I won’t be able to intern with AIS now, I will still get a feel for how they work, I will gain more experience, and I will get to see if that’s what God is calling me to. Then, if it is, the idea would be for me to get back by January to start a one year internship for AIS. Then if that goes well, there would be talk of me joining AIS staff, but I’d still have to raise support to be part of that ministry.
I am still involved with the women's support group on Tuesday mornings where they are learning how to sew. I have designed a bag for the women to make, which hopefully they will be able to start soon. I also designed a fabric doll in hopes that they will be able to make that as well. I make samples ahead of time to make sure my patterns are correct, so I am currently in the process of making a doll. I will put a picture of the purse and the doll on here as soon as I can.
So that’s the latest and greatest news. Please continue to keep me in your prayers! I need them so very much, especially when it comes to needing God’s guidance for my life. I miss you all and think of you often.
For His Glory,
Amy
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