New Horizons... and a call for prayer.

The last few weeks have been a roller-coaster of events. After long meetings with my advisor, we have decided to push forward and finish my degree in the next few months. (WHEW! It's hard to believe!) Thus, this summer will be filled with a tri-athalon of academics and projects that will hopefully bring me to the end of this particular chapter of my life.

This means three things need to happen this summer. 1.) An intensive three-week course in Apocalyptic Literature. 2.) A directed study in Biblical Hermeneutics. 3.) A Cross-cultural ministry-based internship in a different culture than the one that I am presently in. The first and second of this list are presently underway. The third, my internship, is coming and will require some further explanation.

On June 7th, I will be flying to Channai, India and then taking a train to several strategic cities along the indian continent. The purpose of my trip will be to make some important connections for Donald Owen's School of World Mission and building relationships with regional mission centers. In addition to this, I will be speaking with several of these centers about a program called "Step-up" which works to combat Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia. I will be sure to go into greater detail about all of this in later posts.

This internship has two sides. It is being completed as a part of the course requirements for my degree-- that's one side. The other side is that I will be helping the Seminary to develop some of it potentials for ministry and outreach in Southeast Asia. There is more--much more, but most of it is still being discussed, so I can't be sure about it just yet. Needless to say, I'm excited about what the next few months will hold for me. I am hoping to not only finish--but start using my Master's degree here in the Asia-Pacific.

This brings me to the important part, I am greatly in need of great prayer.

For one , I need prayer for my decisions. I want to follow the Lord's will and I want what is best for both his plan and my life. I don't want to stay here if it is not what the Lord would have. However, I can't deny the amazing opportunities that he seems to be laying before me. It seems that this is where I need to be, but I need assurance. Either way, I want to walk in the way that will keep me closest to him.

Secondly, I need prayer to be able to financially sustain myself--particularly through the next few months as I finish my studies, and complete my internship. So far, the school has provided me with a small scholarship because I have kept high grades, and I have been tutoring a few students in spoken English, which provides a small income. However, eating three meals a day, managing Immigration expenses, as well as housing are posing significant financial issues.

For these things, I am needing a great deal of prayer. Especially, for my faith, my attitude, my outlook, and my unconditional trust that God will provide a way for me. I pray that the road ahead will draw me closer to him, and give me a renewed vision and strength. There is much to be prayed for.

I can't wait for some of the come details to be worked out so that I can share them with you all. All I can say is that, I believe there are exciting things in store, and great potential for new ministries and growth in the Asia Pacific.

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As we pray, I will do my best to keep you all updated with stories and pictures of what the Lord is doing.

I love you all,

Jarrett

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