The2Locks: February (late) 2017

The2Locks: February (late) 2017 We moved! ...but not far. Something has happened so quickly that we barely realize what has taken place!!  February has passed and we missed sending a timely update as the month was packed full of packing & moving. Here's what's happened... As we drove to the hospital, for one of our first appointments after becoming pregnant last year, we began discussing life and our long-term commitment to be in Kona for ministry.  The end of our one-year rental agreement was coming up, "What do we do next for housing?", "Do we keep renting, for how much longer do we continue to rent?", "Do we dare dream to own our own place?...could that even happen?"   In that conversation, we both came to a point of real surrender for whatever God had. To be honest, it was a deeper surrender than we had experienced ever before when it came to the topic, "where to live".  To keep a long story short, Within roughly 3-4 months of having that conversation, we found ourselves closing on our very own condo.  With the help of people who wish to remain anonymous, we were able to apply and close on a place above the Campus where we work full-time.  The complex we live in is home to many YWAMers who also work on our campus. THIS STILL FEELS SURREAL, and we are extremely overwhelmed with gratitude. It is so obvious to us that this has little to do with us having the ability/provision (because we are "poor missionaries" in a very true sense), but everything to do with our Heavenly Father having the ability/provision.  Shortly after moving in, a good friend reminded me that this is such a timely move - with baby on the way.  They reminded me that God cares about our family (and your family) more than we ever could, and reminded me of His Father-heart for provision! Inside our new place when we picked up the key from the family moving out.  The YWAM family we bought the place from moved to South Africa for continuous full-time ministry.  Look at this amazing family of 6 serving Jesus! Move & Baby *(This is only for those interested, and we recognize not everyone is interested and also that some are not able to help in this way.  Please don't feel any pressure!  Don't read any further. ;) )

New Place *Again, no pressure, this is only for those who have been genuinely asking us, "How can we help with your move?" To be honest we feel quite pre-occupied with baby on the way, that moving in and furnishing a place feels like it is on the back of our minds.  However, to answer the question I would say: #1: Our main prayer has been for monthly support. #2: For those who want to do something one-time and practical I would say, gift cards to places like Target and Amazon which have been our go to for buying things as simple as a trashcan & cleaning supplies, to things like: silverware & furniture. Baby *Again, no pressure, this is only for those who have been genuinely asking us, "Do you have a registry?" Yes! we do!:  https://www.myregistry.com/baby-registry/Tammy-Tolaas-Andreas-Tolaas-Kailua-Kona-Hi/1277349

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. Partner with us Financially: Non-Tax deductible online: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/send-money-online Use your PayPal account to send us money directly.  Simply type in my email: Tammy2lock@Gmail.com and the amount you'd like to give.  (you must have a paypal account). Non-Tax deductible by check: Checks can be made out to Tammy Tolaas and mailed to: Tammy Tolaas 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy #147 Kailua-Kona HI 96740-2199 USA   Support our UOFN KONA ministry: Please make checks payable to University of the Nations Kona or UOFN KONA. The following gifts are income tax deductible and are requested and/or received with the understanding that UOFN KONA has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds. Tax deductible online: Give online (tax deductible): http://ywamkona.org/donate/missionary?id=5140 Tax deductible by check: UofN Donor Processing #256 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Kailua-Kona HI 96740-2199 USA (please make the check out to UOFN KONA with an attached note reading: "Tammy Tolaas #5140")

The2Locks: January 2017

The2Locks: January 2017 Hosting Korean Youth Camp The ministry we're with here at YWAM KONA, HeartBridge Inc.,  is currently hosting a one month Performing Arts Youth Camp for a group of Korean youth who attend a Christian High School in South Korea.  The Camp includes 14 high school students, 3 college students who are helping as chaperones, and the group's teacher who organized their trip here to Kona, HI. Andreas taught on the topic of Health, Nutrition, and Godly Stewardship. (pictured above) Tammy taught on the topic of Co-Creating with God. (pictured above) In addition to teaching during their morning lectures we have been helping facilitate times of intercession, bible, worship, dance classes, and helping with a production that the youth have been challenged to create from what God has been doing in their time here! The youth have quite the schedule (8a-8p on some days of the week) but our HeartBridge crew have still found one day a week to show them a bit of Hawaiian culture & beauty as well. Pray: That they finish camp with deeper revelation of the rich, personal love of JESUS. For some, many of the topics are very new to them (intercession, hearing God's voice, what is the Holy Spirit...etc.) Pray that God brings the heart revelation for these new topics.  Highlights

Pregnant Dancer I (Tammy) have still been dancing away even while pregnant.  Here is a dance we performed to welcome the 100's of new students who arrived for various courses and training with YWAM KONA - I am over 5 months pregnant when we performed. (above image opens to: https://youtu.be/bOqvF-yo-fA) "Taking Territory" Many of you know that we have been praying about owning our own place; you may remember a previous Newsletter that we asked for prayer for this.  Keep this in your prayers - (especially with baby on the way).  UPDATE SOON TO FOLLOW.

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. Partner with us Financially: Non-Tax deductible online: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/send-money-online Use your PayPal account to send us money directly.  Simply type in my email: Tammy2lock@Gmail.com and the amount you'd like to give.  (you must have a paypal account). Non-Tax deductible by check: Checks can be made out to Tammy Tolaas and mailed to: Tammy Tolaas 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy #147 Kailua-Kona HI 96740-2199 USA Support our UOFN KONA ministry: Please make checks payable to University of the Nations Kona or UOFN KONA. The following gifts are income tax deductible and are requested and/or received with the understanding that UOFN KONA has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds. Tax deductible online: Give online (tax deductible): http://www.uofnkona.edu/support/missionaries/?id=5140&search=tammy%20tolaas Tax deductible by check: UofN Donor Processing #256 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy Kailua-Kona HI 96740-2199 USA (please make the check out to UOFN KONA with an attached note reading: "Tammy Tolaas #5140")