We arrived!!!

We arrived in Guatemala City this evening- our director Santi and his brother-in-law drove us straight to the base here. It was wonderful...some praises already. In leaving the Belize border, my work permit had expired yesterday, with the original departure date on Monday, I had forgotten about it. After Santi talked with the supervisor, God gave favor and granted me departure. Otherwise I would have had to go back to Belmopan and see if the work permit was yet approved and pay an extension fee. Praise God- my heart was beating a little faster and I was kicked into prayer mode. Then the border patrol on the Guatemala side charged us half price because we're a non-profit, which they've never done before. Yay...looking forward to what's next. We'll be going to the city dump "neighborhood" to do a children's program tomorrow and in the evening having an evangelism outreach in the park with the breakdancers- a group of youth that the base here is mentoring. Can't wait to tell more....please keep two of our team members in your prayers, Anna and Lajuane. They're arriving early Sunday morning.

Blessings!

Yeah!!!! Report

As time is winding down, only two weeks stand between us and the foreign countries...we've seen God provide thus far- our goal is $7,650 USD! Keep praying!!

 

Contact us @ oamyries@gmail.com

This last month...

Hi Everyone…
It’s been awhile and lots of things have happened in this past month…

I, Alyssa, just arrived back from the States- I went to be with my family on word that my Aunt Julie passed away. My two uncles paid for airline tickets for me and my three cousins that live out of Wisconsin. It was an incredible blessing to be able to be with my family for this time. I can’t tell your how grateful I am to have been able to be close to those ones. Please keep my Uncle Steve and their 4 boys in your prayers- this will be a continual walk for them as they experience day to day life.

Discipleship Training School (DTS) is well on its way to preparing for the outreach part. We have 3 more weeks of lecture, in-class school and then we’re off to the different countries. Its been a long journey of learning for Omar and I through this area. A lot of things have been new and uncomfortable but yet God continues to be faithful. We will be going to Guatemala City- Santiago, Chile- and Argentina for outreach. Each place has a YWAM base that we’ll be working alongside, partnering in helping to advance their ministries to different people and serving in whatever capacity opportunity provides. All of the students felt strongly that God was calling them to South America- especially Chile, so I’m excited to see what God has in store for us and the people in those countries.

Two of the students are still in need of finances for their outreach as well as Omar and I still needing. Roughly the trip will cost $4500 BZD or $2250 USD per person. We as a team need roughly $8000 USD more. Please partner with us in praying for God’s provision in this area. We’ve seen Him do amazing stories before!

Belize is SOOOO hot right now and the anticipation of experiencing cooler weather in South America means great excitement!!

I have a great praise report- our youth group “Joshua Generation,” has been praying and saving $ for new Bibles. Upon visiting home this last trip, Adullam Vineyard Church (Bill & Teresa Sergott) gave us 20 new Bibles. It was so cool and I hadn’t even mentioned anything- it was right on time.

Thank you to all those standing with us…know we don’t physically see you guys a lot but our prayers and thoughts are with you. Omar and I are reminded often of what an amazing family and group of friends we have. In experiencing the death of a close one my perspective is put into place- it’s those around you and the relationships that you have that make the world different.

Love,
Omar and Alyssa

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Hi from the Myries!!

Oh, sunny Belize…right now the air is filled with the smell of fresh cut lawns- the only time that Green Bay and Belize have some commonalities.

Well, we officially kicked off Discipleship Training School 2008 with a bang! Omar and I being the new directors, have quite a different outlook -we’re leaning on Jesus! Within the first week- God was faithful to point out things in the lives of these young people that He wants them to surrender- what He’s dreaming for them to aspire. It’s amazing to see the reasons these students choose this time in their life to know God more. I couldn’t be more proud of them for sacrificing what they have. Its fun getting to know each person…(5 girls and one guy, aww).

Have to tell you this story-God told us to go to South America for outreach. We asked God by gathering together with the students and praying for His guidance and direction- then separately we wrote on a piece of paper which area each person felt God was saying. As we read each paper, all six students choose South America- that’s a 1 in 729 chance! What a blessing to see God speaking to all of us. So, we’ll be traveling to Chile and Argentina.

Our Legacy Youth conference was this past weekend- the DTS students jumped in to serve. For this conference we had one afternoon of “missions.” Students come to receive God’s heart but we wanted to provide a time for them to put feet to the impartation they were hearing. There were 7 different groups- all did some physical labor (character building!) and then evangelism. Some groups helped 2 different families in the village- one lady with 7 kids, ages 9 and younger. We also went to some orphanages and put on puppet skits for them, helped with building a church, served at a Christian radio station and everyone talked to others about Jesus.

This was a big step for some young people- knocking on neighbors’ doors and asking them if we can pray for them can be intimidating- we were blessed to see the youth embrace this experience. Radical teens!

We had 4 of our youth from youth group attend Legacy. It proved to be a wonderful experience for them- 2 of our youth prayed with a young adult in the village to commit her life to Christ. I was thrilled to hear this and it boosted their faith in God. To have God use them in such a way makes Him that much bigger in their minds. Who says God isn’t involved in our daily life!

We’ve seen the blessings of God this month and believing for more miracles!

Prayer Points:
· DTS students- openness to allow God to transform their hearts for His Kingdom
· Joshua Generation (youth group)- that they would notice God’s hand in their daily lives and the excitement they felt at the youth conference would continue in their life.
· Pray for more YWAM DTS Staff for next year- we’re already brainstorming ideas
· God’s hand over us- protection and sound minds as our responsibilities increase
· Outreach
o Finances- we want to see $4,000 USD for our outreach to Chile and Argentina, South America
o Preparation for our team- that our hearts would be ready for what God will have us do.

Be Blessed! Hope to hear from you all! We love to receive emails- just so you know...

Love,
Omar & Alyssa

Summer's a comin'

hey all...
well, this time has been jam packed with some pretty intense views...let me first draw your attention to the beautiful pineapple and red cashew fruit- who would have thought those little cashew nuts come from something as colorful as this...the tropical storm formed off the coast of Belize has brought the brown to green again, including lots of mud. Avocado season will soon arrive, I can't wait.

Summer is coming- all the events ahead:

Schools closing in 3 weeks- we're having a party with the Christian club we formed at "Western Christian Academy" in Ontario Village. The club just presented a drama in the Gospel Arts festival and received 3rd place- we're so proud of them working together...

Joshua Generation (youth group) graduates 4 seniors this year. We're proud and keep dropping hints for these students to continue coming, even though next year they'll be COLLEGE students. We've seen lots of growth in the majority of the students genuinely wanting God in their daily life. Pray that God's love for these young people would be continuely reveled through us.

Discipleship Training School begins July 1st...Omar and I have taken up the directorship of this school. We're so excited and look forward to all God has to teach us. Jason and Sara (last year's directors) will be supervising this transition, supporting us in the handing of the baton.

LYM (Legacy Youth Ministries) will be hosting conferences July 14-19 (ages 13-16) and July 25-27 (ages 17 and up). The theme of the older students will be economics and education based- focusing on the physical future of the students and what career and callings they want to pursue. We are inviting prominent business holders from the community to come and share their wealth as they have pursued and succeeded at their posts...we're looking forward to this time to cast visions for the real future of this nation.
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As we look back on this last season, we are so grateful and amazed at God's provision...we've seen Him bless in finances, spiritual encouragement and a real outpouring of His grace.

Sitting with our friends one night, they anxiously awaited to tell us something. We didn't know what to expect- they explained that as they were praying for God to provide a vehicle for us- God spoke to give us their car. We were shocked!!! I, Alyssa, was speechless- that really doesn't happen. For about a month now, we've had the blessing of a vehicle, 95 Geo Prizm. A God send they are, we thank God everytime we enter the car.

The mid of May we were able to attend the YWAM Caribbean conference in the Dominican Republic- it was a refreshing time for us. I, Alyssa, had and incredible time- it was encouragement I needed after struggling for some time about my place here in YWAM. We were able to see the stories that God is making with other nations in the Caribbean. We received some words of encouragement straight from the heart of God. I was blessed and have a new perspective.

Drum roll please....WE CELEBRATED OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY MAY 19TH. It was so sweet to just look back and see how far we've come, how we're able to just laugh things off now and others that we're still working on. Mom sent down pieces of our wedding cake, so we did the official traditon, woohoo!! One of our friends from last year's DTS was explaining how she's only known me as a married person- that freaks me out....Aunt Kim- I know you'll understand!

Love you guys...please keep us updated how you're doing...we'd love to get a line now and then...

Please pray for us this summer...