Thoughts from the Directors

We praise God for His continued faithfulness to us. Just before our ESL school began in March Miriam was diagnosed as a heart attack waiting to happen and underwent bypass surgery. She has had a wonderful recovery, and is now full time back in the kitchen.

We have also seen God’s faithfulness displayed in His provision for the base. Last year we asked you to pray for $30,000 for a bank note which was due. This note has been paid in full! We also had a need for a new roof and siding repairs. A generous gift of $23,000 was given to pay this in full.

Again I have been reminded through the life of Jonah the graciousness of how God deals with us – not as we deserve. May we understand the nature of God – giving; the goal of God – relationship; the desire of God – increase and the pleasure of God – faith.

May we be found faithful.

Summer Outreach

It is not too late to reserve a place on our summer outreach team to Ukraine. Our past outreaches to Crimea, Ukraine have been filled with many diverse opportunities to minister in Tatar villages as well as to the Ukrainians. We are offering an opportunity for you to come with us July 15-30 as we travel to Crimea, Ukraine. Join us for this life changing experience.

We are in need of financial support for some of our CDTS staff and students who will be going on the outreach. Some of our YWAM staff also have need of monthly support. If you would like to partner with us in this way, you can send your donation along with a note designating it for the outreach or for a staff person. Thank you.

Welcome

Mike and RaeLynn came to us in March from California. They have 3 children, Trevor, Tanner and Trinity. They have been in YWAM for 9 years. Mike is serving as staff for the CDTS and RaeLynn cares for the children . Mike’s desire is to work with DTS, and they are excited to see where God will lead them.

Kitchen Staff

God made provision for kitchen staff even before Miriam had unexpected heart surgery. Miwuh Nkonguili from Cameroon, Africa and Mary Morrow from Australia had already planned to come to assist in the kitchen. These ladies, assisted by Kelly, provided meals for the ESL, TESOL, CDTS students and staff. Now back at the helm, Miriam continues to have the capable assistance of Miwuh and Sue Smith from Australia. We thank God for ordering the steps of these women so that they were here during this busy time. They have been a blessing to Miriam and to all of us as they have served us delicious meals along with the love of Jesus.

TESOL

Marlene, Lynn and Erna continue in this arm of YWAM Lebanon, PA to encourage, esteem, edify and equip precious people God calls here to be trained through the ministry of teaching English for the nations. We have had a school in March, and another one in May and will begin the third on Monday, 19th June. We then have a fall school beginning 28th August. We are always in awe from where God brings folks and to where He is sending them. This year we have had precious students from 9 nations to train and graduates going to at least 14 different nations. We are reminded from 1 Kings 8:12-61 all the glory belongs to God and lasting fruit appears only by the blessing of God.

We’d like to share a special blessing with you. During our June 2005 TESOL school a young married woman from Taiwan, Vivian, came not knowing our Jesus as Saviour. During the life of the TESOL school she became a christian. Vivian told her Taiwanese friend Henry he had to come to our October 2005 school to “find Jesus” and to learn how to teach English. This Henry did – thank you, Lord. Now comes the May school and Vivian’s friend Benson wants to come, and explains he doesn’t know Jesus yet. Will we accept him? He comes to see our facilities with his girlfriend Monica, and then she wants to come, too. Yes, we accepted them and yes, they accepted Jesus as well as being trained to teach English. They left us a photo and their comment: “Thank you for leading us to Jesus and sharing love with us.”

ESL

Just four short months ago, all but Faye and Marilyn were complete strangers – ten people from eight nations who came to YWAM-Lebanon because of the English as a Second Language School. God wonderfully brought us together and lovingly made us into a family that did “everything” together. We learned, laughed, traveled, explored, played, worked, cried, shared, prayed, helped, ate, visited, shopped, talked, worshipped, created, performed, watched, sang, celebrated and more. We rejoice in the knowledge that it’s our loving heavenly Father who gives us the gift of language that we might develop precious relationships with each other and with Him. This time truly was a delightful gift from His hand!

CDTS

The Crossroads DTS has been in session since April. We have 6 students from 4 different nations. They have all been challenged as they seek to know God better and grow in their relationship with Him. They are looking forward to a short outreach to Vidor, TX to help hurricane victims during the lecture phase, as well as their school outreach to Ukraine.

Mercy in Action

Last fall and winter YWAM Lebanon, along with several area churches, sent several work teams to help victims of Hurricane Rita in Vidor, TX. The next team will be going June 25 – July 3. Several of the Crossroads DTS students will be joining this team to go and help with rebuilding projects in Vidor, TX. If you are interested in joining a future team, please call Hugo or Kelly at the YWAM base, (717) 274-9010.

The week of June 11 – 18 has been a time of prayer and worship to exalt Jesus together as one body. Several churches have participated in the nightly meetings, with a youth day being held on Saturday to go into the community and do evangelism.