I am so excited to be able to share with you all an exciting opportunity that God has placed in my life. As many of you know, I recently graduated from CVCC with an Associate’s Degree in Education. For a long time I have thought and prayed about what to do next in my life, and I have decided to take one year off to devote to the Lord before transferring to a four-year school. After much thinking and praying, I feel that the Lord has called me to be involved in Youth With A Mission’s Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Charlotte, North Carolina beginning September 25, 2011 and ending March 10, 2012.
Youth With a Mission (YWAM) is an international and interdenominational movement of Christians dedicated to presenting Jesus in a personal way to this generation, as well as training, equipping, and mobilizing believers for their part in fulfilling the great commission. This is my chance! I want to be one who is spiritually, physically, mentally and socially equipped to share the gospel with others. I believe the Lord is giving me this opportunity to grow and be spiritually challenged. I am so excited to learn from and about God in this way!
DTS is a six month program with the first three months called the “lecture phase.” The emphasis of this phase is getting to know God better, His character, His will, intercession and worship, and God’s heart for the lost. The last three months will involve putting what I learned into action! This is called the “outreach phase” and entails going on a cross-cultural evangelistic and service-based outreach to another country. This DTS is designated as a "compassion" DTS, so everything we learn about and do will be specifically geared towards God's heart for the extremely impoverished.The outreach sight as of yet has not been determined, but I will keep you updated with that information as I receive it.
You are receiving this letter because you have been an intricate part in my life and my growth. The most important thing that you can do for me as family and friends is to pray for me as I go through this transition in my life. I need prayer for wisdom, discernment, protection, direction, and for God to transform my life! I know that there is power in prayer, and I appreciate you taking the time to help me in this way.
Another prayer concern is for financial support for the program. I will be raising my own support for this DTS. Everyone in YWM from the founder down to the beginning DTS student has to raise their own support, and I am no exception. I ask that you would prayerfully consider giving towards my trip, and if you cannot afford it financially, please be in prayer for me as I raise support.
Because the outreach location has not been determined I do not have a fixed amount, but the approximate price of the program is $7200. If you would like to be a part of my time at YWAM financially you can make checks out to me personally or for a tax deduction you can make it out to Prayer Center Fellowship.
I am so thankful for this privilege to serve the Lord and learn about Him in many new ways. I want to thank you in advance for your prayer and any financial gift you may feel led to give. Please feel free to call me anytime with questions, concerns, or just to talk about my decision. My phone number is 434-221-8133. You can also follow me and this journey on my blog at victoriousthroughgrace.blogspot.com
Thanks again and God bless!
Victoria Grace Sutton
PO Box 10573
Lynchburg, VA 24506
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