One Month to GO....

Hey all...

Well, its been an incredibly fast-paced and rewarding season. We've seen so many beautiful things from God...even during the struggles. We are officially one month from international outreach- heading to Costa Rica and Panama. This past weekend, it was so great; we were preparing dramas and finished choreography for a dance. The entire 2 hours was true team-building, (small tears welling up). Yesterday, John came and did team building activities with us, and we had an amazing worship time that night. The spirit of God is moving and the students' hearts are being broken for the need of the Father in their lives.

The teacher today, Louis Wade was speaking of the small beginnings of Moses...his parents saw the potential of Moses in this small little baby, "she saw that he was a beautiful child" Exodus 2:2. God sees the potential of each one of us, even when we don't have the faintest clue. He knows the purpose He has for us and how great we can become, working in partnership with Him. I'm continually challenged by this season and even in the midst of it all, God is faithful! Love to all...

Please be praying for us...

1. We depart for local outreach this Sunday- we'll be spending the week in Belize City, working alongside our friend Ms. Sharon Arthurs. Being involved in Vacation Bible School, after-school tutoring, Bible studies etc.

2. International outreach- Sept. 14- Nov. 5 (Costa Rica and Panama)

3. Finances for the team

4. Our two upcoming fundraisers- yard sale/sports day Aug. 22

concert- first weekend in Sept.

finally...an update

hey everyone,

Finally we updated our blog, check it out...the link is at the bottom. We've posted it right here- but pics are on the blog...

love,

Omar & Alyssa Myrie

 

Serving at YWAM Belize
oamyries@gmail.com
www.myriesmission.blogspot.com

 

 

Wow....its been quite awhile since we last updated....our apologies.

We've begun a new season...June 17th was the official start of DTS 2009- 3 Belizeans, 1 Canadian-Belizean, 1 Chilean and Nigerian. The variety of students is great and we are more than excited for all that God is going to do. Already the freedom that each student has experienced in their personal lives is seen on their faces, radiant with God's love and His abundant forgiveness. We just finished a week of teaching, getting to know their own personalities and giftings, learning that the only way to move forward is to be healed from the things in the past.

The 6 students also had their first taste of "leadership." This weekend was our Legacy conference for students 16 years and older. Our YWAM campus was swamped with 60 students and youth leaders. The theme of this conference is "Roots Down, Fruit Up!" We focused on our intimacy with God, being submerged in our relationship with God, walking in the river, Ezekiel 47, and then seeing the fruit. Our goal is being with God and it produces fruit.

The intimate times of this conference included worship, dancing, being heartfelt repentant before Him and committing our hearts to change. The importance of students really seeking out mentors,disciplers, and accountability when they return home is huge. We want to see long-term change in Belize, beginning with these students. As the song reads, "I'm gonna be a history maker in this land, I'm gonna speak, speak of the truth to all mankind." We know that we are in the process of making history and it continues with the lives of these young people, Belize a nation of greatness, locked up in the hearts of these ones.

Please be in prayer with us! Our next Legacy conference is July 30 to August 2nd...we anticipate about 80 teens, 13-15 years old. That the fire of God would set their hearts ablaze!!!

love to all!!

Holy man!!! God is good....

Wow....its been quite awhile since we last updated....our apologies.

We've begun a new season...June 17th was the official start of DTS 2009- 3 Belizeans, 1 Canadian-Belizean, 1 Chilean and Nigerian. The variety of students is great and we are more than excited for all that God is going to do. Already the freedom that each student has experienced in their personal lives is seen on their faces, radiant with God's love and His abundant forgiveness. We just finished a week of teaching, getting to know their own personalities and giftings, learning that the only way to move forward is to be healed from the things in the past.

The 6 students also had their first taste of "leadership." This weekend was our Legacy conference for students 16 years and older. Our YWAM campus was swamped with 60 students and youth leaders. The theme of this conference is "Roots Down, Fruit Up!" We focused on our intimacy with God, being submerged in our relationship with God, walking in the river, Ezekiel 47, and then seeing the fruit. Our goal is being with God and it produces fruit.

The intimate times of this conference included worship, dancing, being heartfelt repentant before Him and committing our hearts to change. The importance of students really seeking out mentors, disciplers, and accountability when they return home is huge. We want to see long-term change in Belize, beginning with these students. As the song reads, "I'm gonna be a history maker in this land, I'm gonna speak, speak of the truth to all mankind." We know that we are in the process of making history and it continues with the lives of these young people, Belize a nation of greatness, locked up in the hearts of these ones.

Please be in prayer with us! Our next Legacy conference is July 30 to August 2nd...we anticipate about 80 teens, 13-15 years old. That the fire of God would set their hearts ablaze!!!

love to all!!

Legacy Youth Conference- the burnt kitchen is used...

This weekend we hosted our Legacy Youth conference for ages 16 and older. It was a much anticipated weekend and the Spirit of God was here. As we ended on Sunday, we heard testimonies of what God had done in a number of the young people's lives. Two students accepted Jesus and many others re-dedicated their lives to Christ, marking a new beginning to follow Christ passionately, living the Word of God.

We had three different local pastors come to share with the young people, Frankie Wade, Louis Wade and Scott Stirm, they emphasized on the importance of making right choices, what you sow, you will reap in your lives. Pastor Louis A small group meeting in the burnt kitchen.
Wade talked on the fear of the Lord and God's
promises to us. We prayed over the nation and shared vision of 25,000 young people in Belize worshipping God, gathered together to be intimate with the Father. God is beginning a new work in this nation...we are witnessing the commencing of something new.

One young lady I talked with felt hindered by her family, the difficulties and rough decisions she was to make. During the time, one of our pastors talked about 10% of life is what is done to you and 90% is how you respond to it. I had the chance to encourage her that she can't help the faulty decisions her mom is making, it doesn't change God's love for her mom. The young person can change how she will choose to follow Jesus despite what is going on.

Please pray that the changes that these students decided this weekend would be carried out as they go home. That their vision would be clear to live righteously, that their love for God would lead them.

Fire at YWAM Belize...

Monday we embarked on a drive to southern Belize for a staff retreat. About 15 minutes away from our destination, our director received a call...the YWAM kitchen was on fire!!
It had been a busy morning, packing and finishing up last minute details on base before our entire staff headed to a relaxing time and input from Rick Allegretto, the YWAM regional director for Central America and Mexico. We left the base, everyone anticipating a special couple days ahead and some good sun and pool time.
Not long after we had left, the butane company came to fill our tanks, we were anticipating all the preparations for the upcoming youth conference this weekend. As we heard...the butane tank being filled caught on fire and ignited the entire kitchen. It quickly spread through the kitchen and on to the dining hall, incinerating the dry wood from "20" years of service. Everything was destroyed: melted fridges, warped freezer, stoves, utensils, towels, bowls, cups, spoons, coffee makers, coolers, food- everything gone. It was a shock and even more frightening for our short term volunteers that stayed here on campus while we were gone.
The fire department arrived about a half hour after they were contacted. All the while the butane filling truck positioned near the kitchen. The men had to wait until the fire melted the rubber hose to disconnect it from the butane tank. What a story!
We are grateful no one was seriously injured...one of the butane company workers was burned on his hand, I believe. God was so faithful that no one else was there...our children of the families here always ride their bikes by the kitchen.

Now we start from scratch...we've seen our community rally behind YWAM in this time. For this weekend- Legacy Youth Conference- the show must go on. We won't let this crisis deter us from what God wants to do in the hearts of these young people this weekend. Pastor Scott from Roaring Creek jumped right in, rallying help and setting up a make-shift kitchen. A couple groups in Belize, young people included, came today to help clean the wreckage. My Refuge, the local Christian radio station helped raise money, two stoves were donated, butane tanks and money was given from the butane company...we've seen God's hand move through the responses of others.
Please keep us in your prayers in this time as we start from the ground- today we were talking about new tablecloths we could use, only to remember that they were stored in the kitchen, how ironic! Pray that God would send helpers...I'll keep you updated as more unfolds...check out the pictures.
blessings...Omar and Alyssa