Hello friends and family,
I have officially finished training camp and left for our domestic ministry in Mississippi on Monday, September 23rd. I’m excited to update you all on what we learned and everything that has happened!
Our third week of training camp was busy but fun. In our sessions, we learned about spiritual warfare—how to recognize it in our lives and in others, as well as how to pray for others (intercede). Our squad team reflected on the sessions, then split up to share testimonies with one another. We also had some activities, such as hiking a mountain called Mt. Yonah with our big packs and staying at the top. Unfortunately, we were stormed out halfway and had to turn back. After that, we got to wash our laundry at a laundromat. I had the pleasure of washing three people’s laundry since not all of us could go. On our last day of training camp, we were treated to the annual women’s event called Beauty for Ashes, where we had the pleasure of celebrating each other and getting all dressed up. They mixed us with other squad girls who weren’t on our team, so we got to meet some of the other girls on campus and then enjoyed some small devotionals followed by worship.
Honestly, there are probably so many moments I missed telling you about training camp. However, God is so good, and I can share that throughout the entire training camp, He worked in mysterious but wonderful ways. I love seeing God reflected in each one of my squad mates. They each carry powerful testimonies and remind me of how delivering our great God is. We are all unique, yet each of us plays a part in God’s body. The power of community is truly remarkable. We will need each other in this season of our lives, and God is faithfully building up His body. I have personally learned that no matter where I am, He constantly meets me where I am. Whenever I feel troubled, anxious, or confused, He answers my prayers. I feel that God has truly opened my eyes to see the works He’s always been doing for me, and I’ve found a lot of new comfort in Him. I’m excited to see how He shapes me even more. Here’s a verse that resonated with me that I wanted to share: “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17).
I’m thrilled to continue sharing updates with you all about what God will do throughout this journey. Thank you so much for your continual prayers. Please pray for our team as we engage in domestic ministry in Mississippi, and that we trust God to bring the right people into our lives.
Blessings to you all,
Mollie Stutzman
