First day of class

The Call2Worship course in Bali started this morning! We have a group of about 20 attending the course regularly and others coming in and out. This morning I gave a brief introduction of the team and the course, followed by a time of worship led by Ruth.  After this a number of people received words from the Lord to share with us all.  Words like:  "Open your hearts, God will fill them"; "You are special; trust the Lord".  It was precious to come to the Cross and worship together.  Nothing breaks barriers more quickly than worship: it focuses our hearts towards the Lord and equalizes us in our love and need of Him!  This is the beautiful key to the Call2Worship course.  After a brief coffee/tea break I read from John 13 and Freddy introduced a time of foot washing.  We wanted to demonstrate that we came to serve, not to be served.  We took turns washing the feet of the participants and praying/prophesying for each of them.  Several people were clearly touched to the depths, not the least we ourselves. Upon this foundation I began to teach about the first use of the word "worship" in the Bible (Gen.22:5) and how it lays the essential foundation for our worship now - God must take the first place. In the afternoon Hilde taught a workshop (including drama + dance) about David and the psalms.  Then Ruth gave a vocal lesson.  Both of them were just 'shining' as they ministered. The morning and the teaching went well, however, I was nearly completely shattered by the time lunch came.... the heat, the jetlag, recuperating from a nasty chest cold, etc... I went back to the YWAM base (about 20minutes from the church we are using for classes).  I have been resting most of the afternoon and feel a bit better.  I will stay home here tomorrow and try to get back to full strength.  I'm grateful for a flexible teaching schedule and staff.  This is a wonderful team - "see how we love one another!"  Everyone is helping one another, caring for one another and the students.   Thanks for your prayers! Blessings, Belinda   p.s. feel free to write at belindaloo@ywam.nl as I'm now able to access email.  Please don't send attachments because it is a dial-up internet system and very slow.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Belinda van de Loo YWAM Worship Ministry    YWAM - Heidebeek                8181 PK  Heerde, Holland  (31) 578-691534                   Belinda's website:     NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS                         www.belindaloo.com   Calling the nations to worship their Creator   C2W = Call2Worship (University of the Nations course #CCM511) is a one to two week course for non-YWAMers and YWAMers with culturally relevant instruction and workshops on worship and worship skills, developed specifically for worship leaders and teams.  For more information write to: C2W@ywam.nl