I’m home in Dalton now. I got back here the night of the 4th.
This has been the most incredible summer (or time, really) of my life. The past few months were filled with experiences that have no doubt changed and shaped me into a new and different person. I pray that I will not soon (or ever) forget what God did this summer. What He showed me through a place on the other side of the globe, through a group of people who became a family to me, through the lives of nearly twenty-thousand teenagers. I had so much coming at me from so many different places it was, I’m afraid, a bit too overwhelming to process it all. But then again, what kind of God would He be if He couldn’t and didn’t overwhelm me?
There will be a lot of adjusting in the coming months as I go back to life in Atlanta without the incredible community that surrounded me this summer. I honestly cannot even begin to describe the growth that happened when each day I woke up and worked alongside people with the same goal in mind. The goal to make Jesus famous. As a Christian, I am called to make Jesus famous always. When it’s easy and comfortable and when it’s hard and unpopular. May I never forget who gave me life, a second chance, and a hope. May I never let the importance there is in His promise and in His truth slip from my mind or heart. God, never let me fall into compromise and apathy. Because I have ONE life and that life has been surrendered to You.
Sorry that this is becoming lengthy.. Again, that’s what happens when I don’t post very often. I’m going to leave you with a video that summarizes our time in Kenya. The music is by Davis Harwell, the footage by Duane Codrington, and the editing was done by Kyle Dennard as a gift to the interns. These guys blow my mind.. you’ll soon see why.
Thank you all again for your support. I could not have done this without you.
JK
Yes Jade, you could have done this with out any one on earth, but you could not have done this without Jesus. Always know He is the one who provides!
Jade, We’re so excited about what God is doing in your life and are praying for God’s continued work among all the people you touched this summer.
We love Casey Darnell – he used to do worship at NorthStar Church. We still sing the song he wrote about NorthStar – and I always remember his ministry fondly.
well said! love your site by the way!
you gonna be at buckhead this sunday?
CASE
Steve & Cherie- Thanks so much =) And yes, Casey is a pretty awesome person.
Speaking of Casey… Thanks! And no, my family went camping this weekend. I’ll be back at Buckhead starting next Sunday. I know you won’t be there but I’ll see you the next week! =)
Thanks for sharing your heart. I love to see and hear about what God is doing in people’s lives. It helps to remind me over and over again how truely REAL God is.