"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...." -Matt. 28:19
*(Above image: teaching HipHop at our church's VBS this summer.)
I can't help but think of the verse in the Bible that says to "go and make disciples of all nations...". The arts have a predisposition of creating followers - a teacher with a following of students.
To me the bottom line is when put in a position of teaching, you become an influencer. I have many brilliant dance friends who are teachers, doing incredible jobs influencing their students and audiences to a greater sense of purpose! However I have come across the occasional teacher and influencer who maybe doesn't realize the power of their position -- influencing the people around them towards self-absorption instead of self-confidence, sex/lust instead of true love. Therefore, I am grateful for every opportunity we get to be influencers with the Love of Jesus whose love: is patient, kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. His love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Wow! Is it true, this kind of influence and this style of teaching is available? Operating in this way is the best way to influence our students as dance teachers. Wouldn't it be nice to have more dance teachers and influencers like that in this world?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO US, SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO BE INFLUENCERS THAT THIS WORLD NEEDS MORE OF.
Prayer Request:
We are currently building teaching opportunities at several locations across our Kona Community!
Continue to pray for:
Students / Clients
Divine Appointments (Relationships)
Open Doors
Wisdom to say "yes" and "no" where needed.
Kona Goals:
I shared in our previous update (in July) some of our goals:
Start dance classes for kids/youth around our Kona community
Start Pilates classes and build up clientele for Tammy with Pilates
As mentioned above - please continue to pray for this! Your prayers are working!
TAMMY'S TRIP TO LOS ANGELES
*ABOVE IMAGE OPENS TO YOUTUBE - film from the festival's media team*
The WORD IN MOTION Urban Dance Festival in LOS ANGELES, CA in July was indeed an amazing time. Every day we took 3 classes, had worship sessions, and breakout/lecture sessions. The last two days of dance classes, every dance class naturally turned into a time of worship and ministry. It was an incredible, incredible time with AMAZING teachers who are insanely skilled in the industry and insane about Jesus.
Before I left, I shared these prayer requests, here's a follow-up:
Safe Travel - CHECK!
Networking - CHECK!
Fresh personal breakthrough - CHECK!
Skill sharpening (in dance and Pilates) - CHECK!
Provision throughout the trip - CHECK!
(Special thanks to my friends who hosted me in their homes with open arms! Thanks Kat & Lee and Alyssa and Paul!!)
Vision Statement:
Lead by the wisdom of the Lord, my desire is to see the Kingdom of Heaven released and moving on earth in a radical, relevant, supernatural way, through the performing arts and through performing artists who choose excellence in their relationship with God and excellence in the skills God has given them.
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