BON FIREE!

Today made me happy because tonight we had a bon fire and I missed bon fires so it was soo nice to meet lots more people in my favourite type of environment.

Side note: I wrote my first message (AKA mini sermon today) Quite interesting and because its me, I did it on being stressed.

Basically the message is just a different type of testimony that will reach people without giving your whole life in a timeline. My story (message) notes are written at the bottom of the page for anyone interested in what one of my messages will be like while on tour!

I am so excited for the long weekend! Should be lots of fun! We are going to a market tomorrow then folllowed by cute second hand shops then followed by dinner by Kassie Tyers then Great Expectations (Great Expectations is a retro cheesecake place full of cheescake! yum :))

Anyways!ennjooiii!!!

My Story

By: Kate Felsman

Have you ever met a photographer that is more concerned with the way they look than the way that the people look in the photo? Me either.

Photography is something I LOVE! And some would even say I am good at it. However, it takes a long process for me to get a photo that way. I get so caught up in having something be perfect that I even insist on doing people’s hair and make-up just so that I can make sure it is just right.

Luke 12:22-26 says:

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more important than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens; they do not sow or reap; they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

How many of you have heard this before?

I went to church for 18 years, but never heard this verse. Maybe it was because I was too stressed to actually listen to what was being said.

When I was 13, the opportunity came up for me to go on a missions trip to Costa Rica. I was very excited at this idea so I started to really look into it but quickly realized that it was going to cost me a lot of money; a lot of money that I didn’t have. I started to pray about it and decided that I should go on this trip. My normal instinct then kicked in and I started to worry and get stressed out over the financial issue. It was winter at this point and no one was looking to hire on any students. I prayed again asking God to present a job to me so that I could start raising money. Couple days later, an ad was in the paper that a local department store wanted to hire on full-time workers for a 6-week contract. I applied, got interviewed, and then I started in March. Now, I don’t suggest any of you go out looking for a full-time job when your 13. The only reason I was able to do this was because I was homeschooled. When I first started, I got pulled aside by the manager, and she pointed out what date I had written for my birthday. She laughed and I just stood there with a confused look on my face. She couldn’t believe I was only 13. She went and called the head office and it was evident that it was their mistake; therefore, they kept me on staff. I then worked at this department store for six weeks in the children’s department. Which is kinda funny seeing I just got out of wearing children’s clothes. When my six-week contract was up, I had made almost the EXACT amount of money that I had needed to go on this trip.

1 Peter 5:7 says:

“Cast all your cares upon Him, for he cares for you.”

I put my faith in God and in turn, He took care of me in this situation. Now, not all situations are as large of this. Some are smaller and still stress me out. That’s apart of being human. But because God helped me out in this situation, I have learned to lean on Him more for the little things.

Through my stress, I have learned to trust God and also, the people around me.

God has different purposes for our lives. Mine right now is to be at BUgirl, but I also have many other different purposes. One of the main purposes I have is to praise him. I praise through using the gifts he has given me. Praising God can come in many different forms it could include: music, sports, photography, painting, designing, etc. Anything you do, can be used to honor and praise Him. And that is one of our purposes in life. Use the gifts Gods given you to minister and give glory to his name.