I cannot even begin to express the utmost joy that I am feeling now. Since yesterday evening I have wanted to shout at the top of my lungs, fall to my knees, shed tears of amazement and praise My Almighty God.
I have been through a whirlwind of emotion these last couple of weeks. I have been trying not to stress at the fact that I had no clue as to where money for my rent, oil and groceries was going to come from. I started counting my pennies so that I could buy food for the week. I tried reminding myself that everything was going to be just fine but there was that little voice of doubt that just wouldn't go away.
Monday afternoon I took a 4 hour walk down the Nun's walk, across Strand Beach, to the Barmouth and then back the same way again. Along my invigorating walk I just laid my heart all out to God once again and started praising and thanking Him for everything He has given me and all that I have been through. Then I started asking Him for the things that I was really in need for; especially finances.
He gave me the most wonderful revelations and just talked with me telling me that He had me and that I was not to worry. It was such a glorious time of peace and sheer satisfaction of knowing that My Father loves me so much.
Two days later I get a call from my parents, after my dad had a vision of me, telling me that they wanted to bless me and take care of my expenses for the next 2 months. Even now, my eyes fill with tears and my heart is overwhelmed at the thought that God cares for me more than I will ever fully grasp. I am so thankful and grateful for my incredible family and for my Ultimate Provider who never fails to astonish me.
Thank you, Father... Thank you for your never ending love for me. Thank you for holding me so close to your heart and letting me know just how special I am to you. I give you my heart once again and everything that is within it. Help me to be more trusting. I love you.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Prayer Requests
Here are some prayer requests that have come up in the last week or so:
Monthly finances to cover rent, groceries, utilities & transportation
I am still quite short on finances and find that I have no idea as where money for groceries and bills will be coming from next. I have just had to pay a large sum of money to refill our oil tank so that we have heating and hot water in our house which then takes away from my payment for rent for February. Please be praying for God to provide for me financially!
Housing arrangements
As many of you know I currently live in a 5 bedroom home where I have been since Last April. It has been occupied by myself, Katja and 2 interns from the church. One of the interns has moved out this weekend and Katja will be moving out next month which leaves me and Becky, the other intern, in a bit of a financial pickle. We are trying to explore all of our options on what to do for our own accommodations. Our lease is up in March so we can either advertise the empty rooms in our house and extend the lease or we can try to find another home. I am completely unsure of what the outcome of this situation will be as I love my home and would really not like to move but on the other hand Becky and I cannot afford the house our own. You can help by praying that a solution comes quickly and that all stress would dissipate.
Missions Intern
With being away in California for a few months getting my visa sorted, I now have quite an extensive work load. I am not only trying to catch up from the past 3 1/2 months of being away but I am also trying to plan ahead with Mission teams and our annual Kindness Week which is the week preceding Valentine's Day. Since my workload is so big I could use a hand around the office. Please be praying for a Mission Intern or any volunteers to assist me in this time.
Thanks for all your support and encouragement... I will keep you filled in on what develops from these requests.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Back in N. Ireland
Just letting you all know that I arrived safely back here in Coleraine. I do have to tell you that this is officially the coldest winter in Northern Ireland for 30 years!!! It was -10C which is about 14F... The river ban is frozen over but not thick enough to skate on... I actually don't think it's that cold. I find the weather refreshing and invigorating and I realized just how much I missed this weather. So good to be back here!!
Update from N. Ireland
Hey Everyone.... I sent out a booklet that I made, but I couldn't post them to everyone. If you did not receive one then here is just an overview of my year as a missions intern at Causeway Coast Vineyard. This booklet takes you through each ministry I was involved with and includes stories and pictures from the year. If you click on the individual pictures then it will open in another window and will be zoomed in so you can read it better! Have fun and be sure to let me know what you think!
Hello All!
I wanted to take some time to tell you about the amazing year I have had thanks to your support and encouragement. God has taken me on a wild adventure through the past year. It all started with a youth mission trip to Northern Ireland where God literally broke my heart for a small town called Coleraine. I knew without a doubt that I was to leave all I had ever known behind and explore the unknown world that lay ahead of me. It’s been over a year since I moved from California and I am astounded at how God has moved and is still moving in my life.
I have had the privilege of working at Causeway Coast Vineyard alongside Ricky as the missions intern. Missions have always been my heart and I have had a wonderful opportunity to put my passion for the nations to work and reach the people that society has deemed as unlovable.
I have been able to participate in organizing the 10 teams that have been launched into the UK, Europe & Africa. Watching the teams develop from just ideas on paper to sorting flights and accommodations and finally to commissioning the teams out to their destinations, has been an utmost honour. I find such joy in hearing the stories from the teams after they have returned about the life changing experiences they ventured into. Having recently lead the team to South Africa & Germany, and working with various outreaches this past year has definitely increased my hunger to live the lifestyle of extreme risk.
I have learned to live a Kingdom lifestyle in which my focus has been turned completely outside of the walls of the church to the streets where the lost are more than abundant. Participating in outreaches such as; Street Evangelism, Healing on the Streets, Servant Evangelism, Prophetic Evangelism, Ministering to the Elderly and so forth have become part of my every day routine.
None of this would have all been possible without your support. Here is a big THANK YOU to everyone who has partnered with me by offering support, prayers and encouragement! Because of your provisions & prayers people’s lives are being impacted all over the world. I have been so blessed by your giving hearts.
Although my internship is at an end, I have been offered the position of Mission Director at Causeway Coast Vineyard. This role will include running the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Departments of the church. All mission teams will be organized, commissioned out and re-evaluated upon return. Evangelism and Outreach Ministries, in which you can read about on my blog, will be either lead or overseen. This is an honour in which I have agreed to. Although I will be on staff at Causeway Coast Vineyard I will still be volunteering my time and efforts for no income.
God is opening doors all round me here in Northern Ireland. My heart is for this country and for the surrounding nations. I am not sure how long I will be here; but for now its home.
If you would like to continue to partner with me on advancing God’s Kingdom or would like to begin, I need prayer and financial support in order to stay in the UK. I am looking for people to contribute either on a 12 month commitment, a one-off gift, or to give whenever able. The American dollar is a little over half of the British pound so every penny counts. Prayer supporters are vitally important as well and you can check out my blog to see regular prayer requests. Please see below for ways in which you can give. Thank you for all your support so far and all that will come.
Much Love & Blessings,
Sydney Wright
Mission Director
Causeway Coast Vineyard
Contact Info:
Address: 25 High Road, Portstewart BT55 7BG, Co. Londonderry N. Ireland
Blog Address: www.sydneywright.blogspot.com
Email Address: snwrigh87@aol.com, sydney@causewaycoastvineyard.com
Mobile #: 001 44 0754 322 4448
I'm on Facebook too!
Bank Details: Bank of America
Sydney n. Wright
Account #: 0760674503
Routing #: 121000358
If you would like to write off your donation on your taxes you may send a check with "Sydney" in the memo to:
The Most Excellent Way
1177 Pacifica Place
Encinitas, CA 92024
I wanted to take some time to tell you about the amazing year I have had thanks to your support and encouragement. God has taken me on a wild adventure through the past year. It all started with a youth mission trip to Northern Ireland where God literally broke my heart for a small town called Coleraine. I knew without a doubt that I was to leave all I had ever known behind and explore the unknown world that lay ahead of me. It’s been over a year since I moved from California and I am astounded at how God has moved and is still moving in my life.
I have had the privilege of working at Causeway Coast Vineyard alongside Ricky as the missions intern. Missions have always been my heart and I have had a wonderful opportunity to put my passion for the nations to work and reach the people that society has deemed as unlovable.
I have been able to participate in organizing the 10 teams that have been launched into the UK, Europe & Africa. Watching the teams develop from just ideas on paper to sorting flights and accommodations and finally to commissioning the teams out to their destinations, has been an utmost honour. I find such joy in hearing the stories from the teams after they have returned about the life changing experiences they ventured into. Having recently lead the team to South Africa & Germany, and working with various outreaches this past year has definitely increased my hunger to live the lifestyle of extreme risk.
I have learned to live a Kingdom lifestyle in which my focus has been turned completely outside of the walls of the church to the streets where the lost are more than abundant. Participating in outreaches such as; Street Evangelism, Healing on the Streets, Servant Evangelism, Prophetic Evangelism, Ministering to the Elderly and so forth have become part of my every day routine.
None of this would have all been possible without your support. Here is a big THANK YOU to everyone who has partnered with me by offering support, prayers and encouragement! Because of your provisions & prayers people’s lives are being impacted all over the world. I have been so blessed by your giving hearts.
Although my internship is at an end, I have been offered the position of Mission Director at Causeway Coast Vineyard. This role will include running the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Departments of the church. All mission teams will be organized, commissioned out and re-evaluated upon return. Evangelism and Outreach Ministries, in which you can read about on my blog, will be either lead or overseen. This is an honour in which I have agreed to. Although I will be on staff at Causeway Coast Vineyard I will still be volunteering my time and efforts for no income.
God is opening doors all round me here in Northern Ireland. My heart is for this country and for the surrounding nations. I am not sure how long I will be here; but for now its home.
If you would like to continue to partner with me on advancing God’s Kingdom or would like to begin, I need prayer and financial support in order to stay in the UK. I am looking for people to contribute either on a 12 month commitment, a one-off gift, or to give whenever able. The American dollar is a little over half of the British pound so every penny counts. Prayer supporters are vitally important as well and you can check out my blog to see regular prayer requests. Please see below for ways in which you can give. Thank you for all your support so far and all that will come.
Much Love & Blessings,
Sydney Wright
Mission Director
Causeway Coast Vineyard
Contact Info:
Address: 25 High Road, Portstewart BT55 7BG, Co. Londonderry N. Ireland
Blog Address: www.sydneywright.blogspot.com
Email Address: snwrigh87@aol.com, sydney@causewaycoastvineyard.com
Mobile #: 001 44 0754 322 4448
I'm on Facebook too!
Bank Details: Bank of America
Sydney n. Wright
Account #: 0760674503
Routing #: 121000358
If you would like to write off your donation on your taxes you may send a check with "Sydney" in the memo to:
The Most Excellent Way
1177 Pacifica Place
Encinitas, CA 92024
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