October, where are you?

Although I can't hardly believe it, today is the first of November.  I write that in astonishment and think where did October go?  I mean, seriously!  We just finished up our third modular class and have a week of service coming up.  I'll be working with the children's ministry all next week helping paint, organize and work with the kids.  That should be interesting...

I hope you all got my October support letter.  God is really doing some amazing things here in Kansas City.  The other night there were a few of us hanging out and I felt the only place I needed to be was with the Lord.  So, I went to the Prayer Room and went home around 5 a.m.  I told a friend of mine, "I sat in the same spot for more than two hours...that's a miracle."  You guys probably know that I may be the most fidgety person you will ever meet.  Either way, my heart was so struck and I couldn't leave.  I tell you what, staying up until 5 will really wreck your sleeping habits though!

My roommate Danielle left for The Call in San Diego, CA, Friday.  For more info on The Call, click thecall.com.  It's been a little lonely around here without her.  She gets back on Sunday and another friend, Heidi (who's been staying with us), and I are going to pick her up from the airport.  Dang, I miss that girl!

Just wanted to shortly thank everyone that has sent prayers out to our family when Grandma, Treva Crabill, passed away two weeks ago.  She was such an amazing woman!  I remember the funny names she always used to call us...Bladderskiders...as we were sliding down the slipper-slide on wax paper.  Where she came up with that remains a mystery.  But thank you to all you guys who have been thinking of us.  I have a wonderful family and was able to enjoy them while I was home for the funeral.

Bless you all!  Hope to hear from you soon!

Thank You

It's the end of another week.  I get to Thursday (which is the last day of our regular classes) and find myself wondering where the week has gone.  We're now in our second module schedule which is under Corey Russell.  He's a powerful man of God and very gifted in preaching the Word.

Along with finding myself wondering where the weeks go, I get lost in the reality that I'm in the midst of this amazing community while going to school.  I forget how fortunate I am to be here.  I remember last year, about this time, visiting the Prayer Room and itching to visit as much as possible.  I don't know that I can explain the joy I have being smack-dab in the middle of where I feel the Lord has placed me for this season in life.  Even as I sit here in the Prayer Room, writing this entry, I lose track of how incredibly fortunately I am.  Oh how God loves us!

Thank you guys for your support and prayers.  Each of them make it possible for me to be here.  Something I want to express is that by sending support, you haven't simply enabled me to be in an environment that helps me thrive, but you have “sown” a seed* into the Kingdom of God that will help to spread His Name throughout the Earth.  Our reward is not of this world, but in Heaven...amen?  As the next season of support raising is about to come about, for next semester, I wanted to express this.

Bless you all!  You're so dear!

*Matthew 13, Galatians 6:7

Modular Schedule for Fall 08 Semester

I know some of you were wondering what my schedule looks like day to day.  This is the schedule of my classes for this semester.  We have class from 9 am to 12 pm Monday through Thursday.  Every month, the class changes.

August – Excellencies of Christ

September – Eternal Glory of an Intercessor

October – Foundations of Eschatology

November – Song of Solomon

December - FINALS

I also have choir at 8 am Tuesday and Thursday and Prayer Room Practicum 9 am to 12 pm on Fridays.

The most incredible part of being here has been the required Prayer Room hours, 24 per week.  A friend of mine once asked me what I do.  Read, pray, worship, listen, etc. I explained.  "I want to know exactly what you're praying for," he said.  So, a non-exhaustive list is as follows: end of abortion, salvation of three friends, Sarah Palin and the Presidential race, healing, human trafficking, for the uniting of Bride of Christ, new revelation...on and on it goes.  Email me for an exhaustive list.  If you're interested in my homework, I'll let you in on that too.  =)

So that's what my day is made up of, approximately 50 hours a week.  It's a handful, but so rewarding.  Bless you guys as you go through your day!  Send your prayer requests my way...I have some time to be lifting them up alongside you.

Jesus Branded T's

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know about jesusbranded.com and spread the word about their stuff.  I've bought a few shirts from their site...they've got some really cool stuff.  Blessings to you all!  Until next time...alexandra

So Great Is His Love

During class today, Allen Hood talked of Jesus and His love.  I am now sitting in the prayer room, (which I encourage you to check out the links to the RIGHT to see what it's like) I can't help but think of the incubator I am in, being at the International House of Prayer.  

How could you not fall in love with Him here?

He continues to reveal Himself in ways I cannot describe in words.

I hope to put one of the messages online for you to hear, if you would like.  I am everyday ever more grateful for your prayers and support.  Thank you for getting me here.  Much love, Alexandra

HEY HEY HEY! God is GOOD!

It's hard to believe that I have been living in Kansas City for two weeks.  It has gone so fast!  Danielle and I were talking last night and I said, "I think I feel like I live here now."  =)  Thank you Jesus!  

After two days of orientation, I went to Hays for a Luke and Sedera Sholtz's wedding.  It was such an amazing time to celebrate what God done in their lives with them!  Throughout orientation, I was blessed beyond measure!  People prayed for us, some received words of prophecy, we enrolled and talked with Student Affairs and campus administrators.  I have been praying for divine friendships and mentors as well as nothing to hinder my heart from being fully His during this time.  I know the reason I am studying at FMA is to be equipped for the calling on my life, so HOLD ON, Alexandra, the Lord is saying.  I'm going to be blow your mind!  =)

We are taking Modular Classes this semester, so for three weeks, I will be studying under Allen Hood "Excellencies of Christ."  WOAH!  What a class!  I left every class with so much revelation on the person of Jesus.  I've always known that when Jesus comes back, He will come as a man, but HE WILL COME AS A MAN!  I get it now!  How powerful!  Day 2  was incredible.  So much to share!  We're reading through Matthew this week.  Gotta love those words in RED!

One thing I underestimated was the quality of people at the International House of Prayer.  I found out that 1,500 people auditioned for FMA and only 150 were admitted.  God will make a way where seems to be no way!  Even after waiting five months to hear back on my audition, I am able to join them and I'm so grateful to be here!

Blessings beyond what you can think or imagine!  God continues to provide financially.  I pray that the overflow of His love poured out to you blesses those around you.  Thanks for being a blessing to me!  Much love - Alexandra

Home Sweet Home

Danielle (my roommate) and I settled in to our new abode as of Sunday here in Kansas City.  What a wonderful place to call home!  I hope to put a video up soon to show you.  Currently, our living room is filled with trash from our last Target run.  Danielle figures it will take three days for us to clear the room.  I'm hoping it doesn't take that long.  =)

Danielle and I have been getting to know each other over the last 48 hours.  That poor girl doesn't know what she's in for!  =)  We're having a great time finding out all kinds of things about each other.

Orientation starts tomorrow!  I can't believe it's really happening.  I have known God was sending me to FMA for a long time, so the reality that it all begins tomorrow is pretty surreal.  Orientation will be Wednesday to Friday.  I'll let you know how it goes.  I have already met some amazing girls that are students here too.  Life's about to get a little more interesting, I have a feeling.

Blessings to you all...until next time...