It was three years and 3 months ago that we wrote our last update while we were serving with YWAM. At that time we were anticipating our move back to our home in Canada. We were quite excited about returning to our community there and all the opportunities and possibilities moving back would present. At the same time we dreaded leaving the community God had put us in while we were in Kona. We made it back to our little house in Alberta for a very short time and then we felt led by God to a place we hadn’t ever really wanted to live, the lower mainland in British Columbia. It was a difficult move for us as we had so much looked forward to coming ‘home’ to a comfortable place that we were familiar with. We ended up in Langley, BC where we have remained for the last 3 years now.
The Lord provided a home for us, work for Ryan shortly after our move to Langley and opened doors for our two oldest to get into the school we hoped for them to attend. KaraLyn has been very busy with all sorts of duties at the kids school and she has been leading the women’s Bible study at our church.
As we left the YWAM School of Biblical Studies in Kona we wondered if and when we might have the opportunity to be involved with it again. We began hearing some mention of the school starting up at the Vancouver YWAM base about a year and a half ago which leads me to the reason I am writing this update. The first YWAM Vancouver School of Biblical Studies is set to begin later this month and I am looking forward to being a part of the staff team. The other staff have started to arrive and will begin orientation and training next week.
Being that this is the first time the SBS will run at the Vancouver base there are going to be some issues to get around so I am asking for you to pray for this school as it launches. YWAM Vancouver rents a church basement for office and classroom space and a house for student housing. Pray for God to provide the necessary space for housing and training activities at the base as they seek to expand the courses being offered. Please pray for the students as they come to study God’s Word, that they would be prepared to exercise theirs hearts and minds. Pray for the staff, for God’s leading as we prepare to teach and help the students. Pray for financial provision for both staff and students for the coming nine months of study and outreach to follow.
All YWAM staff rely solely on financial support from fellow believers. Entering into this year of serving with YWAM we are praying seeking God’s provision and direction with our finances. Please pray with us about our finances and if you feel led to support us or the school financially in this ministry you can find information on how to do that here.
If you would like more information about the school, our role there or anything else please contact us.
