New Zealand Trip... January 2010

When I was in New Zealand in January I had the opportunity to help out with the Wesleyan youth summer camp. I had a great time and was able to meet a lot of really cool people. The picture to the left is of me with the girls in my cabin at camp.
When camp was done I got to meet more people, see the city, and have some fun! One day Jo and Sarah took me Bungy Jumping off the Auckland Harbor Bridge! It was really scary, but I had loved it!
The whole time I was in NZ I stayed with Nigel and Julia Harkness and there son Nathaniel. They were awesome! One day they took me to the Coramandal and down to Cathedral Cove. It was beautiful!
Overall, I had a an awesome trip and I cannot wait to get back and start doing sports ministry!

first update!

Well here is my attempt at a first update… Things have been busy for me the past few weeks. I just got back from a week in Indiana at FLAME. I took Homiletics and Expository Preaching. Finishing these two classes means that I have completed all of my requirements for Ordination! I had a really good time and met a lot of really cool people. I also had the opportunity to stay with the Bowlins for one night. Anyways… this is what is going on right now in my life. Please pray that Churches would be willing and open to having me come share and that they would feel called to join my team.

Welcome to my blog!

Well i am really bad at figuring out how to do all of the cool stuff that can be done or added to this page, so please bear with me as i figure everything out! Welcome to "Jess in New Zealand!" This page is for people to want to stay connected and informed about the work going on in NZ and my process to get there. It is March 1,2010 right now and I am really still at the biginning process of my fundraising. I am trying to book as many curches and small groups as i possibly can and fill up my schedule so that i can share as often as possible. I was able to take a trip to NZ in January and meet a lot of great people! i really enjoyed my time there and am excited to get back. Well i think that is good for a first post! i will keep you up to date on all of the new happenings!