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
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Back In Cali
Hey Everyone!!
Just to let you all know, I am back in Cali for a bit. I am trying to get my visa sorted so that I can spend yet another year in Northern Ireland. I was unable to extend the Voluntary Worker's Visa because it no longer exists. I now must start the visa process all over and cannot do this process while in the UK. I will be applying for a Religious Worker's Visa which will allow me to stay for 2 more years. I can start this process once my sponsor (Causeway Coast Vineyard) has received their sponsor number and their application has been accepted. Please be praying that this process will be speedy and successful as I would love to get back home as soon as possible. There is a possibility that my visa will be denied...please pray that this will not be the case. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Just to let you all know, I am back in Cali for a bit. I am trying to get my visa sorted so that I can spend yet another year in Northern Ireland. I was unable to extend the Voluntary Worker's Visa because it no longer exists. I now must start the visa process all over and cannot do this process while in the UK. I will be applying for a Religious Worker's Visa which will allow me to stay for 2 more years. I can start this process once my sponsor (Causeway Coast Vineyard) has received their sponsor number and their application has been accepted. Please be praying that this process will be speedy and successful as I would love to get back home as soon as possible. There is a possibility that my visa will be denied...please pray that this will not be the case. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Monday, July 13, 2009
'On a Mission' George, South Africa
I had the privilege of leading a team, with Ben, to South Africa. We were a team of five who decided to take the ‘On a Mission’ challenge and serve in a poverty stricken country for two weeks.
Some of the team had been on numerous missions before and for others it was their first time. We were a team varying in age and interests but unity seemed to be our team’s strength.
We partnered with Out of Africa Missions and invaded the city of George and its surrounding townships. Eyes were opened to the simple lifestyles that the African’s had and hearts were stirred to make a difference. Poverty was never intended for God’s kingdom and this team would not accept that families of five should live in a makeshift cardboard home no bigger than a small closet.
Our hearts were broken for the African’s as we served soup to hungry children and passed out loaves of bread to families. We picked up bins of litter and glass from playgrounds, constructed a fence, painted a home, and built relationships along the way. We visited a juvenile prison and the children’s ward in the hospital. Wayne and Suzi took us along to Sports Academy with the kids and we helped out with children’s centres and creche’s along the way.
I was amazed with the hearts of the members on the team and was so proud as they stepped out of their comfort zones and pushed themselves into trying things they had never experienced before. I believe that not only were lives changed of the people that we served but our own lives as well.
We prayed for a shy girl named Zelika who had some form of alopecia. She wore a wig on her head to cover up the loss of her hair. The Holy Spirit was heavily upon her and I spoke to that hair and told it to grow. I asked Zelika if she had felt anything and she said that she felt all tingly inside and that she could feel a heat coming from her head. I told her that she would have to send us all a picture of herself when she has a full head of hair. Zelika went inside to change into her sports gear and a few minutes later she came up to me with an enormous smile upon her face and I immediately knew something had happened. She explained that she had gone into the toilet after we prayed and she felt different. She had removed her wig and looked into the mirror. Where there had only been about an inch of hair on her head it had now doubled in length and thickness. Zelika was overjoyed and she walked away knowing that her Father loves her deeply.
Some of the team had been on numerous missions before and for others it was their first time. We were a team varying in age and interests but unity seemed to be our team’s strength.
We partnered with Out of Africa Missions and invaded the city of George and its surrounding townships. Eyes were opened to the simple lifestyles that the African’s had and hearts were stirred to make a difference. Poverty was never intended for God’s kingdom and this team would not accept that families of five should live in a makeshift cardboard home no bigger than a small closet.
Our hearts were broken for the African’s as we served soup to hungry children and passed out loaves of bread to families. We picked up bins of litter and glass from playgrounds, constructed a fence, painted a home, and built relationships along the way. We visited a juvenile prison and the children’s ward in the hospital. Wayne and Suzi took us along to Sports Academy with the kids and we helped out with children’s centres and creche’s along the way.
I was amazed with the hearts of the members on the team and was so proud as they stepped out of their comfort zones and pushed themselves into trying things they had never experienced before. I believe that not only were lives changed of the people that we served but our own lives as well.
We prayed for a shy girl named Zelika who had some form of alopecia. She wore a wig on her head to cover up the loss of her hair. The Holy Spirit was heavily upon her and I spoke to that hair and told it to grow. I asked Zelika if she had felt anything and she said that she felt all tingly inside and that she could feel a heat coming from her head. I told her that she would have to send us all a picture of herself when she has a full head of hair. Zelika went inside to change into her sports gear and a few minutes later she came up to me with an enormous smile upon her face and I immediately knew something had happened. She explained that she had gone into the toilet after we prayed and she felt different. She had removed her wig and looked into the mirror. Where there had only been about an inch of hair on her head it had now doubled in length and thickness. Zelika was overjoyed and she walked away knowing that her Father loves her deeply.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
'On a Misson' Speyer Germany
Hello all!!! I am excited to be able to share with you some more upcoming events. I will be leading another mission team with my friend Colleen in a little over a week. We will be taking 10 teenagers to Speyer, Germany. We will be encouraging the youth to unite and invade Speyer. Please be praying for this team...For most it will be their first time on a mission trip overseas. We will be leaving Tuesday 14th July and returning on the following Tuesday 21st. I will update ya'll as soon as I get back! so don't forget to check back in a wee bit!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Fishing
Katja and I were invited to go fishing the other day on Derek's boat. He and his son built the boat with their own hands. It was so much fun. We went out in the evening and just fished on the sea for a few hours. I ended up catching 5 fish! There were quite a few of us...about 9 guys and 4 girls. We had a wee contest, guys vs. girls, on who would catch the most fish. We had a little girl on our team who was 10 years old and she ended up catching 10 fish all by herself. The girls were in the lead right up until the last 30 minutes we were out at sea. The guys sneakily caught up and the final score was 23-19. It was a close one! But we graciously came in 2nd place and let the men walk off the boat with their dignity! Here are some photos:
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Surprise Visitors
My mom and sister, Shayley came to visit me in April. They also brought with them my too crazy, mischievous best friends Kat & Whitney. We had so much fun. We flew to Paris and visited the city where we tackled the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Picasso Museum, Arc de Triumph, Norte Dame, and a few other places as well. We stayed in the beautiful city for a few days and then went back to Northern Ireland to do some exploring as well. I took them to Giant's Causeway, some local pubs, Bushmills Distillery, a graveyard (long story) and some more places as well. They got to see what life is like here and experience the cold...which if you ask me wasn't even that cold! It was Spring at the time they came and our Winter was over! It was so great to have my friends and family here and I was so proud of my mom and sister who have never left North America. Way to go FAM!!! A huge THANK YOU to Mom, Shayley, Kat and Whitney!
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