Interning and trusting the process 4/7 - 8/1

 Wow... time escapes you when you are doing something you love.

April was the official starting month for the summer ministry and things did pick up around the office. All the teaching kits came, the organizer was ready to go, back-round checks completed, and the training camp was just around the corner.

Training had taken place in June and we had over 90 teens there from Minnesota and Wisconsin. During training the teens learn how to use their materials, learn how to teach the lessons, and how to share the Gospel. After the two weeks we got down to business teaching clubs in Western Wisconsin.

So, how do I explain 4 months into one post? Different.
Why do I choose the word different? For multiple reasons, one being in the leadership role. During Wisconsin's and Minnesota's CYIA I was a team leader for the two weeks. Even though I had all experienced teens on my team and they all knew what to expect during the two weeks there was still room to grow.

After training things got busy. The week after training there was three clubs scheduled for that week and after that it was one club after another. Being an intern and being more in the leadership role really opened my eyes to how much effort and commitment it takes. I am thankful that I got to be apart of that and to experience that role.

After clubs were over my summer began to get even more crazy. My internship at CEF's international headquarters was going to start. I have no idea yet where this internship will go, but I know this is my next step to what God might be calling me to.

Interning and Trusting the process 3/13/2016

3 months down, 5 more to go! I haven't been doing a whole lot lately in the local office, just some odd jobs here and there, and I am completely ok with that. I want to save up most of my hours for when the summer starts. We are just touching on getting the summer materials prepared.
Support levels have been up and down.
In February the ending support level was $227.00 after two pays periods, and currently I am down to $72.00 after the two pay periods in March.
My church that I attend has decided to support me $100.00 a month! God does provide partners!
    

Interning and trusting the process 2/1/2016

Its been one month since I started my internship with western wisconsin and I love it! I love the job, I love the people who I work with and I love how it makes me more independent in my work.

This month I have started on getting all the summer teaching materials ready for the teens who will be going out to teach clubs this year. 

That task will be the longest one. There is a lot of re-writing introductions, puppet skits, and revamping the schedule of the club activities. Its going to be long but worth it.

This weekend is a winter retreat for the teens who will be returning this summer and for those who are interested to come. Its a great opportunity to see old friends and for the new teens to meet some of the staff, the other summer missionaries, and to see the camp where the training takes place. Me and my area director are leading worship and all the music at the retreat. In preparation for that I made a lot of power points, practicing songs, and getting some short devotions ready. Along with that I recently found out that I will be a cabin counselor!

It may not sound like much, but just being involved in a ministry for so long doing the same things every year its just different taking on new roles. This year I am a staff member and team leader instead of a camper. However, I am looking forward to it,

Here's to one month!  For January's support totals, I don't know yet. I'm just waiting on my support statement to come.        

Interning and trusting the process 1/7/2016

It's official I am a part-time intern for CEF of Western Wisconsin. I would like to keep you all updated on what's been going on with this internship and how the Lord has been working. This is a new step in life and I would say an adventure as well. This is going to be a big process through these next few months, I am a little bit nervous too on how it will work out with my other two part time jobs.

Monday was my fist day and it was a very good start to the new year.
A day of making up schedules and today is preparing a teacher meeting for some clubs taking place in some of the local schools.
This new year is going to be very different not being a summer missionary but a summer intern. Change can be good, and in this case I am welcoming it with open arms. More updates will be coming as they happen along with support levels.

Support totals from 9/1/2015 to 12/22/15 = $571.50       (and rising!)

Thank you for all your prayers and support through these few months.

When opportunity knocks..

Fall is coming.. and so are new opportunities

  

Fall,  the season of leaves, pumpkins, school and the long reminder that freezing weather is coming. Apart from school I am excited about one thing. No, its not pumpkin spice everything (I actually not a fan of the flavor, surprise!) I have taken a new responsibility through a ministry that I have been apart of for 6 years called Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).  

The main goal of this ministry is to reach children with the gospel. 

This is a worldwide, non-profit organization who is currently in 194 countries and last year over 19.2 million kids heard the gospel  last year alone. 

One of many areas of miniseries that I take part of during the summer are called 5-day clubs. Teens from the local area give up their summer to be trained through CYIA (Christian Youth In Action).   What happens in a five day club? For two hours every day for one week, kids around the neighborhood can come play games, hear a missionary story, and sing songs while learning about Jesus Christ. We partner up with a local church and have a host/hostess to provide a location for our club. Kids between the ages of five to fourteen are welcome to attend and so are parents. All the church volunteers and summer missionaries are screened with a thorough background check before the club takes place.  For more information click cefonline.com 5-day-club . 

Me and one of my fellow team members teaching back in 2013

Another ministry that I am involved in is Good News Across America (GNAA) You may of heard about this ministry before if you read a couple of my previous entries. 

GNAA are 5-day clubs taken to a whole new level. Teens and adults from around the USA team up in a chosen city, partner up with a church and do three 5-day clubs. I have a link provided to the GNAA homepage to learn more about it.   www.cefonline.com GNAA   Next year it will be in my very own state, Milwaukee Wisconsin! 

Why do I give up my summers to do ministry work? Good question! So many kids have heard the gospel through this amazing ministry and I am proud to be apart of what God is doing. Through Good News Across America and by doing five day clubs in my own area, I have met so many amazing people and I enjoy working with kids of all ages

" In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that one of these little ones should perish.”

Matthew 18:14

As I mentioned, this winter I will be doing something a little different. I have committed to a part-time internship for Child Evangelism Fellowship of western wisconsin, starting on January 2nd to August 20th. 

What does a intern do? An intern helps mentor summer missionaries, helps with teacher

One of the bigger clubs that has taken place this past summer

training, does office work, special children’s outreaches and many activities and skills a local director would encounter as they serve.

   
That's another thing that I love about CEF. There are so many opportunities that are open that you gain experience from and will be useful in the future. 

After my local internship is finished I am thinking about going down to CEF headquarters located in Warrenton Missouri and intern for Good News Across America and that internship will last for about 12 months. That is my one year plan for now. After this internship who knows what will happen or what opportunities will open up.   

I am looking forward to serve in my internship, to strengthen my relationship with the Lord, to teach me how to mentor teens through summer missions and to help train teachers how to teach the gospel.,
  

For my internship in my local chapter, I have to raise $9,107.00.

Will you partner with me as the year unfolds?

If you feel led to be a part of this ministry by partnering with me financially, please mail your donations to:

CEF of Western Wisconsin

PO Box 742, La Crosse, WI 54602

When sending in support, make a note that it is support for me, Emily Lomprey. 

Prayers are also a big necessity! Thank you for considering partnering with me in this ministry

I also want to give out a big thank you for those who have taken time out of their day to stop by and those who have commented on my blog, and have given me encouragement. Blogging is still a learning process for me and I appreciate all the support! 

Travel Hard!  

  

      

Indianapolis,Indiana! GNAA 2015

Take me back...

It's been almost a full month since Good News Across America that took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and I am aching to go back again.
The ministry work that was accomplished was amazing, and so was the people that I met! This trip was truly my highlight of 2015.

 On wednesday of the first week, we went to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. That's right.. THE Creation Museum! When they announced were we were going I was literally jumping off the walls I was so excited! The drive there was around four hours and when we got there it was the best day ever. We got our tickets and started through the museum. All the information! They had this HUGE collection of rocks, fossils, and minerals!
I did geek out. (in case if anyone was wondering) What I found to be the most interesting part of the museum was the emphasis on what really happened when the flood came. Just how destructive it was and how it came to be.

They had this miniature model of the ark on the flood waters and people outside of the ark stranded on the highest peak of a mountain. Even in this little model you saw death and it made me rethink the flood. You almost never hear about the people who died in Sunday school.
We finished going through the whole inside of the museum and we still had 6 hours left. So we went through it a second time and went to explore the big gardens and petting zoo they had behind the building.
It was a fun-packed day for sure! The trip to the museum was fun, but I have to say the friends that I was with made the trip worth it.


  The next big thing that happened was Saturday! On Saturday, me and some other people from my area (Western Wisconsin) went to explore downtown Indy. Before we hit the streets, we kayaked the canals going through the city. It was absolutely amazing! We went out early morning so it wasn't very hot on the water.  
We were on the canals for a good hour, going under bridges and seeing the museums that were alongside it. What I thought was the
coolest thing ever was the apartment buildings! Right up against the canal with a sidewalk in front of it. I'm not a fan of apartments, but I would not hesitate moving into one of those apartments. There was pretty foliage growing down from the flower beds alongside the sidewalk that just flowed down the side of the canal. It reminded me a little of Venice. We even kayaked past some gondolas that were tied up under a bridge.

After kayaking, we went to the mall and hung out there for a little bit, by this time it was very hot and humid outside. After cooling down a bit and hiving lunch we finally explored the streets. First stop, the Soldiers and Sailors  Monument.
 Almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty we decided to hike up to the top, and I am not exaggerating when I say hike. 330 steps, and 32 flights of stairs. It was a great workout and that's what I kept telling myself that as we climbed up. I don't think it worked as motivation.The view was pretty amazing when we got to the top overlooking the city.
It was worth it in the end. A well spent day with fun people.

This year at GNAA was a blast! What God did there and the people he brought onto my life. Particularly two lovely gals that made this the best summer. I hope that we can have many more adventures together!

Travel Hard! 

Finally!

Finally... Out of the House! 

Summer has started and so has me being away from home more often has begun!
For the kick off my parents planned a trip down to see Pikes Peak, IA.

Talk about a beautiful day! The view was just amazing on the overlook.

We then went on this hike down to see Bridal Falls. I was thinking that it was going to be a pretty decent sized waterfall but when we got there.... it was seriously a bunch of water drops. But all in all it was a good trip.

Me at the falls.

But the erosion! When you looked at the bottom of the falls and just how big the erosion was. It makes you wonder.. what happened in the past? Was there a big waterfall? Was it recent?
Life makes you wonder at all it's marvels. Even in a little trip with your family, taking pictures of rocks, and wishing you wore shorts.

I did also enjoy the trails! You were on a walkway attached to the side of a steep hill. I loved it! fell like you are walking on air when you look over the edge. When I saw all the erosion and rocks, I regretted not bringing my field book along to jot down notes.

I am very thankful to have the family that I have. My parents who have pushed me to make a difference in this world, to peruse my dreams, and to embrace life at it's fullest.

Watch out world, here I come! 

Guys! I almost forgot!  It's finally June! You know what that means? CYIA camp! Otherwise known as Christian Youth in Action under Child Evangelism Fellowship (to learn more about this amazing ministry click here) I will be leaving this weekend for two weeks! So close! 

Until then, travel hard!