We had our first project day yesterday! We all met at the beach at 7:30am (ugh) for an hour of praying together. This year we will be starting every project day with an hour of prayer together - yesterday we focused on thanking God and admitting things we were scared about for this summer, it was awesome to hear everyone be so honest.
After our prayer time we went back to the directors house where some of the staff had prepared a huge breakfast for all of us, it was a great time to continue to learn more about everyone and share some stories. At breakfast we learned that one of the students had a huge orange allergy - so we all had to wash our hands and get rid of the oranges before she could come in!
Once we finished breakfast Ball State and Virginia Tech split up into separate rooms to take time to get together as a school and share some of the things we were expecting or hoping God would do in us and through us this summer. I had the chance to share with everyone at school my decision to not pursue Catch 31, and that instead I was going to focus on building relationships at the restaurant I will be working at this summer. It was great to get to share that with everyone, and to see that they all supported me. After everyone had shared some we split up into groups of two and spent some time silently praying for each other.
When both of the schools were finished meeting we met back out on the beach for some good old fashioned school competition! We had games of ultimate frisbee as well as kickball set up for the schools to play against each other. I played on the ultimate frisbee team, along with 7 other boys :-). Ball State plays frisbee together every Sunday afternoon during the school year, so we were quite a bit better than Virgina Tech, most of them had never played before. It was a quick game of 11-0, but probably the best part of the game was when Aaron made a diving catch into the ocean, and he claimed it for me :-). He ended up cutting up most of his back and losing his sunglasses in the process, but he said it was worth it.
After everyone was tired and sun burnt from playing on the beach we went back to our condos to make lunch and meet with our life groups. Life groups are a small group of girls or boys from the same school that meet every week to share about life, work, their time with God etc. I get to be a life group leader along with my friend Meredith for all of the Ball State girls this year. We spent our first life group getting to know each other a little better, sharing in more detail about our fears & expectations for the summer as well as some good old fashioned boy talk ;-).
All the students and staff members met back up at 2pm to head over to Grace church for our first workshop. We spent the rest of the afternoon writing down our stories of coming to know Jesus, then a few of us, myself included, had the opportunity to share our stories in front of the whole group. Then we spent some time breaking up into groups of 2 and sharing our stories with each other after we had discussed how to share your story in a precise manner. Neil talked about how our stories needed to connect with whoever we were talking to. He suggested that we share 4 main points, first that we share what our life was like before we committed ourselves to Christ, second, what made us realize that we needed Jesus, third, how we committed our lives to Jesus, and finally, what changes we saw in our life after we started living for God.
After our workshop we went back to our condos and had dinner as a house before we met back up at 7pm to go out to the boardwalk for our first chance to meet people and talk with them! We went out in groups of three with five simple questions to ask people, we told them that we were students on a leadership program for the summer and that we were going around trying to get different opinions for everyone. We asked them five questions. 1. What did they do. 2. What do you think is the biggest problem in our culture. 3. What bothers you the most about religious people. 4. What is one thing you would change about yourself. 5. What is a time you experienced God. Then through these questions we were able to strike up a deeper conversation with a few other people.
I think this was an awesome first project day, we were all mentally, physically, and emotionally spent by the end of the day - but I think it was a success.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The Life of David
It's been an exciting start to LT this year. Saturday evening we had a cook-out once everyone checked in. I was very excited that I learned everyone's name the first night. I just kept walking around repeating everyone's names :-). We spent most of Sunday going through orientation for both the LT program and our jobs. Most of the students are working at a Holiday Inn on 39th street, they just did a $19 million renovation so they had a lot to talk about. I will be working at the Holiday Inn on 21st street, along with 2 other students from Ball State. It's the same restaurant I worked at last year, but this time I get to work night shift! I start working on Wednesday, so I have spent most of yesterday and today hanging out around the condos since almost everyone else started work on Monday.
God certaintly didn't waste any time explaining to me what He wanted to teach me this year. As most of you know I was really excited for the chance to work at a really nice restaurant this summer. I came down early for an interview, and had planned meetings with the restaurant and HR manager this week. Ever since I got to LT I have had this uneasy feeling about what my reasoning for coming here this summer was. I felt like my main goal for coming this summer was to get a great job, and secondly to go through the LT program and grow in my relationship with God. So, after much prayer and hesitation I have decided to not pursue a job with Catch 31 anymore, which was probably the hardest/scariest thing I have had to do in a long time. I've learned that I like to take control of everything, especially my jobs and finances. So, I'm going to spend this summer focusing on my relationship with God, not how much money I can make at my job this summer. This is really scary for me, but at the same time I am really excited to see how God will use this summer to mold me.
This summer our focus is "The Life of David" and becoming men and women after God's own heart. I am excited to take this step of faith towards becoming a women after God's own heart. We are spending the summer reading through 1 & 2 Samuel, as well as all of the Psalms and a book titled "The Life of David." We are also going to memorize 4 Psalms this summer, starting with Psalm 27.
I can't wait to see what this summer holds!
Love,
Beka
God certaintly didn't waste any time explaining to me what He wanted to teach me this year. As most of you know I was really excited for the chance to work at a really nice restaurant this summer. I came down early for an interview, and had planned meetings with the restaurant and HR manager this week. Ever since I got to LT I have had this uneasy feeling about what my reasoning for coming here this summer was. I felt like my main goal for coming this summer was to get a great job, and secondly to go through the LT program and grow in my relationship with God. So, after much prayer and hesitation I have decided to not pursue a job with Catch 31 anymore, which was probably the hardest/scariest thing I have had to do in a long time. I've learned that I like to take control of everything, especially my jobs and finances. So, I'm going to spend this summer focusing on my relationship with God, not how much money I can make at my job this summer. This is really scary for me, but at the same time I am really excited to see how God will use this summer to mold me.
This summer our focus is "The Life of David" and becoming men and women after God's own heart. I am excited to take this step of faith towards becoming a women after God's own heart. We are spending the summer reading through 1 & 2 Samuel, as well as all of the Psalms and a book titled "The Life of David." We are also going to memorize 4 Psalms this summer, starting with Psalm 27.
I can't wait to see what this summer holds!
Love,
Beka
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The first day here!
We arrived at Virgina Beach Thursday night around midnight after spending 12.5 hours in the car...Jeanna and I slept most of the way, which left poor Aaron to drive in silence. But after a lot of traffic we made it safely to our condos.
Friday morning I went to a career fair at Catch 31, which is a really nice beach side restaurant in the Hilton. After I talked with them they offered me a job with their sister restaurant, Salacia, a 4-star AAA steakhouse! Then when I was upfront with them about the LT program I was going through and that I couldn't work on Monday or Tuesday evenings or all day on Thursdays, they told me that they couldn't hire me anymore :-( I was pretty bummed about not getting such an amazing job, but I know that I am here this summer for the LT program, not an awesome job. So, instead I will be working at the same restaurant I worked at last year, but I got moved to night shift which I am pretty excited about....I am my mothers daughter when it comes to waking up early in the morning. :-)
I've already made it to the beach twice, there are SO many dogs there, I miss Captain Jack!! Jack would either love the waves, or be scared of them.
Tonight we have our kick-off cookout at 6:30pm, I can't wait for everything to get started!
More to come soon!
Friday morning I went to a career fair at Catch 31, which is a really nice beach side restaurant in the Hilton. After I talked with them they offered me a job with their sister restaurant, Salacia, a 4-star AAA steakhouse! Then when I was upfront with them about the LT program I was going through and that I couldn't work on Monday or Tuesday evenings or all day on Thursdays, they told me that they couldn't hire me anymore :-( I was pretty bummed about not getting such an amazing job, but I know that I am here this summer for the LT program, not an awesome job. So, instead I will be working at the same restaurant I worked at last year, but I got moved to night shift which I am pretty excited about....I am my mothers daughter when it comes to waking up early in the morning. :-)
I've already made it to the beach twice, there are SO many dogs there, I miss Captain Jack!! Jack would either love the waves, or be scared of them.
Tonight we have our kick-off cookout at 6:30pm, I can't wait for everything to get started!
More to come soon!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
I leave in less than 24 hours!
I am getting so excited for LT this year, I had a great experience last year, and I can't wait to see what God has in store for this year.
For those of you who would like my address for the summer (I love cards!) here it is:
Mai Kai Condos
C/0 LT: Beka Fehrman
208 C 57th Street.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Love,
Beka
For those of you who would like my address for the summer (I love cards!) here it is:
Mai Kai Condos
C/0 LT: Beka Fehrman
208 C 57th Street.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Love,
Beka
Welcome to my blog!
Hello friends and family!
If you have this website it is because you have supported me through prayer, financial support or both as I prepare for Leadership Training (LT) 2010! I am so excited to see what God has in store for me this summer, 10-weeks of living my every day life, working a full-time job, going through the LT program and living with 7 other girls - what a challenge! :-)
Some of you may already know my expectations and hopes for LT this year, but here they are listed once more so you can remember what you are supporting me in and continue to pray for me this summer!
1. Being stretched in personal discipline and character as I tackle the responsibilities of the program
2. Strengthening my faith through regular times of prayer and study
3. Learning how to passionately and naturally share God's love
4. Understanding how to more effectively live out my faith
I cannot mention enough how excited I am for this experience (and yes, the beach too) I know some days will be very challenging and I will not want to step outside of my comfort zone, but I know that through the prayer of my family and friends at home and the amazing encouragement I will receive from other students in the program and I will strengthen and grow this summer.
For those of you who are wondering what a typical week will look like for me, I will be working a full time job as a server at an ocean-side restaurant (come visit me!) to help save money for tuition in the fall. On Thursdays every student is required to be off work for project days - which can vary from doing outreach projects in the community to building relationships with other students in the program through planned activities. Monday and Tuesday evenings will also be devoted to programs and bible studies with the group.
I just want to thank you all so much for supporting me, thank you for your prayers so far, and for your continued prayers over the summer as I stretch outside of my comfort zone and let God use e for His plan in my life. I'm going to do my best to keep this blog updated over the summer so feel free the check back throughout the summer to see funny pictures, cool stories and unforgettable memories from LT 2010!
Love,
Beka
If you have this website it is because you have supported me through prayer, financial support or both as I prepare for Leadership Training (LT) 2010! I am so excited to see what God has in store for me this summer, 10-weeks of living my every day life, working a full-time job, going through the LT program and living with 7 other girls - what a challenge! :-)
Some of you may already know my expectations and hopes for LT this year, but here they are listed once more so you can remember what you are supporting me in and continue to pray for me this summer!
1. Being stretched in personal discipline and character as I tackle the responsibilities of the program
2. Strengthening my faith through regular times of prayer and study
3. Learning how to passionately and naturally share God's love
4. Understanding how to more effectively live out my faith
I cannot mention enough how excited I am for this experience (and yes, the beach too) I know some days will be very challenging and I will not want to step outside of my comfort zone, but I know that through the prayer of my family and friends at home and the amazing encouragement I will receive from other students in the program and I will strengthen and grow this summer.
For those of you who are wondering what a typical week will look like for me, I will be working a full time job as a server at an ocean-side restaurant (come visit me!) to help save money for tuition in the fall. On Thursdays every student is required to be off work for project days - which can vary from doing outreach projects in the community to building relationships with other students in the program through planned activities. Monday and Tuesday evenings will also be devoted to programs and bible studies with the group.
I just want to thank you all so much for supporting me, thank you for your prayers so far, and for your continued prayers over the summer as I stretch outside of my comfort zone and let God use e for His plan in my life. I'm going to do my best to keep this blog updated over the summer so feel free the check back throughout the summer to see funny pictures, cool stories and unforgettable memories from LT 2010!
Love,
Beka
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