Genesis - The book of beginnings

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Our students in the Chronological School of Biblical Studies (CSBS) here in Kailua-Kona have been studying Genesis since last week, and it has been a fitting book for not only the students, but the staff as well. We are all starting out in a new journey. This is the first CSBS for Kona, this is my first time staffing an SBS, and also it seems God is doing new things all around the YWAM Campus.

For me, I am settling in and starting to feel at home once again in Kailua town. Here are some new things God is doing in my life.

• I am blessed to now have a car - a 1993 Camry I bought for $900 from my friends who have moved to the mainland. Now I can get around town, take students out for coffee, etc.
• I am working full-time in my volunteer staff role in the CSBS which includes grading, leading a small group, having one-on-one mentoring time with three students, coordinating Worship times, running the sound board during class, some teaching (Judges will be my first official teaching time) and other responsibilities.

I'm excited how God is already working in the lives of these 24 students from 10 different nations and 24 different family backgrounds! They have such an eagerness and determination in their studies already, and it has only been one week! From Barbro, the widowed mother of three from Norway to Catherine, the Indo-Fijian girl with a long-term call to Turkey; these students are amazing and I'm so blessed to be a part of their lives for the next 9 months.

Now, with this new season of new beginnings, I do have new expenses. As you know, I am a full-time volunteer missionary... This means I, like other YWAM Missionaries, rely solely on the financial support of others to be able to continue serving in missions.

As you also probably know, Hawaii is not a cheap place to live. (Slight understatement!) Yet, I am here because this is currently the ONLY place where the Chronological School of Biblical Studies is offered in the Pacific, and I want to be a part of taking this school TO Pacific Islanders. So I am committed here for two years and need monthly financial support to be able to staff this important school.

How much does it cost for me to live and serve in Hawaii? I'm glad you asked!

Here is my proposed budget for the next 2 years - from October 2010 to September 2012.

I currently have about $450 committed in monthly support, and need an additional $400 per month to be able to have these needs met. I don't normally talk about money or ask for funds, but I feel that I need to be honest with where I am at because this is what God has called me to and I should not feel ashamed about that calling.

I have online giving now available to people interested in supporting my ministry with the School of Biblical Studies. You can even set up automatic monthly payments if you want. I also still receive donations through Hockinson Community Church in Washington and both methods of giving are completely tax-deductible.

Please prayerfully consider supporting me financially and being a part of teaching the Word of God to the nations! If you have ANY questions about giving, the CSBS, or University of the Nations and YWAM, please feel free to email me anytime: jillwellman@hotmail.com

Love you all and mahalo for taking the time to read this!