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Knowing that I would graduate from high school, I have been considering
many different options for the fall of 2004. Last March, I began looking into
YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Malaysia. Click for more information -> -> 		click to go directly to Malaysia
My eager spirit became more and more excited as I learned about the program and received information.
All the details seemed to start falling into place and I could feel God's peace about YWAM and His calling
to Malaysia.

I will be attending DTS, Discipleship Training School, at the YWAM base in Penang for 3 months. This
includes a classroom setting during the 5-day week geared towards personal growth, spiritual
development and identity in Christ. Then there are service projects and outreach ministries on the
weekends. There is a Canadian newlywed couple teaching the sessions and equipping us for the
leadership skills required to co-lead outreach Bible studies to the Chinese community within the compound
surrounding the base. The second half of the program is an 8-week outreach trip. There is a great chance
I may be assigned to the Indonesia mission field where I was born!! But, wherever I am sent, this
experience will be key missionary work for me, sharing the gospel and working in poverty-stricken areas
with my team - 13 students and 7 staff from around the world.

I am personally so excited to be able to share the best news in life with so many people! I am
| hoping to find unreal passion and desire for the Creator and for spreading his love and his Kingdom with
other children of God. I hope to strengthen my faith and deepen my understanding of the Almighty. I am
also looking forward to sharing my experiences with my church when I return and I pray that seeing His
Spirit work in other parts of the world will be an encouragement. Support in prayer and in finances is
more than welcome for the future plans I have committed to in working for the Lord overseas.

Thanks for reading this and praying for me! My departure date of September 18 is coming quickly -
please pray for safety in travel and that I will quickly adapt to my new surroundings and family at DTS.

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