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You won't believe how much is happening at YWAM Kona - so much, it's hard to keep up with it all! Recently Andreas and I were asked to share our heart for dance and what God's doing - not only in YWAM Kona but around the world. We got to share about ministry opportunities from our time with Ad Deum(Houston, TX) & my time atProject Dance(NYC). In addition they interviewed our Artistic Director for HeartBridge - who shared a testimony from an outreach when the HeartBridge team performed at a Hospital.We are so grateful to be apart of this ministry: YWAM.
The above is just one video to help share what's happening in the life of a couple of us YWAMers, check out more resources and happenings from YWAM Kona here:YWAM Kona's YouTube
Highlights
Tammy Teaching Dance
I (Tammy) have been teaching weekly classes for YWAM Kona: HipHop & Worship/Intercession Dance.
Andreas Teaching Dance
Andreas has mostly been studying (he recently started his Bachelors in Nutrition Physiology), however he has found time to get into the DANCE STUDIO.
Dancer-Missionary Spotlight:
Our Friend - Emily
I've shared before about our dear friend Emily who we met in Houston, TX while we danced with Ad Deum. She has been such a joy to have here these past 6 months! She has been serving by teaching: Ballet & Modern Dance. She is about to leave for DTS outreach to Chile, Brazil, & Midwest USA.
Our Friend - Rebecca
We met Rebecca when we lived in California. After receiving a degree in dance, she started a dance ministry out of her home church in California. She then felt called to join YWAM, she sold everything and came to YWAM Kona. We are so grateful to have her here! She also is leaving soon for outreach to Chile, Brazil, & Midwest USA.
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.
We're excited to share about God's provision for TWO SPECIAL TRIPS Tammy will be going on.
TRIP 1: PROJECT DANCE NYC
April 22nd-29th, 2016
The short version is: A trip to NYC quickly, suddenly, and very surprisingly fell into place!
A series of events all lead to: I (Tammy) read a post from my friend, Cheryl Cutlip, who recently shared about things God's been doing through Project Dance. Reading her testimony something in me was instantly stirred and I knew I had to be at NYC Project Dance 2016.
FAITH rose up in me! I checked plane tickets. The tickets for my exact dates were cheaper than any other dates. The NEXT day a supporter donated all the money for the air-ticket! I was SHOCKED and BLESSED by God's love. He was not only asking me to partner with Him, but that He was also providing the way.
Project Dance NYC here I come!
PLEASE PRAY!: For my entire trip, but specifically on Saturday we will be in TIME SQUARE bringing glory to God and sharing His LOVE to the City of New York! Pray that His GLORY and LOVE would make an impact in lives and in the City.
TRIP 2: WORD IN MOTION DANCE FEST
July 26th-August 3rd, 2016
In July, I will head out to Los Angeles, CA to participate in Word In Motion's Dance Festival. The trip is still a couple of months out but we wanted to share that this air ticket has SEPARATELY, ALREADY, ALSO been completely covered!
For the past THREE YEARS Andreas & I have been blessed to build relationship with a Dance Program from Norway. Ironically they have been coming to Kona for 6 years, however...
2014: We first met in Houston, TX. 2015: We helped host them in Los Angeles, CA. 2016: We hosted them this month here in Kailua-Kona - we taught dance & pilates, we performed together, and we provided worship and teaching on Jesus!
Each year we have been with them it has been after they have spent a week in Mexico where they visit with street kids, trafficking victims, and build homes for homeless (http://www.ywamhomesofhope.org/).
It is always an amazing time to be with them!
TESTIMONY
They said "YES TO JESUS"
Hedmarktoppen is a Christian pre-University school, however not everyone who attends their various programs are believers. That was the case for some in this year's Dance Program.
The night before our last day with the class,I (Tammy) woke up at 3AM, and felt the Lord nudging to get up and pray. God started speaking . . .
In the morning, I challenged the dancers with what God had spoken in the middle of the night.
TWO CHALLENGES:
1st: in light of their recent trip to Mexico, after seeing all the hardship of the people - would they forget about doing GOODfor others -OR-would they live a life doing GOOD for others in Jesus name?
HALF OF THEM RESPONDED!!!!! Asking God for help in this area!!!!!!
2nd: God wasn't done! I felt God say there were some who knew Christ but didn't have relationship with Him because they did not trust Him. I shared how ONLY JESUS IS TRUSTWORTHY, then asked how many were ready to say "YES to JESUS!"?
FIVE RAISED THEIR HANDS!! FIVE SAID YES TO JESUS!!
PRAY
We PRAY that God goes after these 5 relentlessly! That He transforms their lives with HIS UNFAILING LOVE, and shows off how TRUSTWORTHY He is! AMEN!
We have a GOOD FATHER! SO GOOD that He will wake others up at 3am to pray, so that He can get an open door to show HIS LOVE to someone who did not fully know HIS LOVE.
Highlights
Teaching pilates to 19 Norwegian dancers.
Performing on campus - the Norwegian Dancers also joined!
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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As February turns into March, we call this month "Mad March"- during this month YWAM hosts one meeting after another with global missions leaders.
We spent the last week of February performing at the Cunningham's who are hosting these meetings. We will continue with several more performances over the month of March. One of the meetings we performed for Wycliffe Bible Translators! What a privilege to bless & encourage them with our dancing.
After performing at one of the meetings we snapped a picture with Loren Cunningham (seen above) - the Founder of our mission organization - & announced on Facebook that he is our new breakdancer. ;)
Highlights
Videos: YWAM Kona Happenings
Lost Kites
There are several Multi-media / Performing Arts endeavors on our campus. Heartbridge is just one part of that. Another team that also serves here is called Innovision who sent a team known as the Eloy Project around the world to document the lives of 3 orphans. Check out their film: LOST KITES.
Right now Discipleship Training Schools are returning back to Kona from two-three month outreaches teams have been on. Testimonies pour out from these outreach teams. Check out a video testimony from a previous team that was in Nepal.
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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.
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 with an attached note that it is for Tammy Tolaas #5140)
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).
As you know Discipleship Training Schools are the starting point for everyone who joins YWAM. YWAM also has Second Level programs that students can apply for after they've completed a DTS. We are currently running a Second Level training program here at the University of the Nations in Kona, HI called:School of Performing Arts 1.
I've (Tammy) had the privilege of speaking this past week on the topic:Co-Creating with God(picture above). A topic I'm very passionate about and have been so thrilled diving deeper into by lecturing on it.
Highlights
Happy Reunions
Together again w/Emily
SO THRILLED to have this girl here in Kona! We danced together for 2 years in Houston, Texas with Ad Deum Dance Company. She was in the main company, is truly a gifted professional dancer, and absolutely in love with Jesus. She is here helping teach dance, and preparing to go through a DTS in April!
Catching up w/Sarah
It was a treat to meet up with Sarah who was visiting Kona for a couple of weeks. Over 10 years ago, Sarah was in the first Performing Arts Discipleship Training School here in Kona which I was staffing. Since DTS she's been working full time with a ministry that provides a home for young adults with special needs, as well as developing businesses of her own, and going to places like Nepal for ministry.
Anniversary
January 17th we celebrated our 7TH ANNIVERSARY! Praise God for 7 years of marriage! We live a life that is a true faith journey. We spent our anniversary simply exploring the island. Below are some pictures we took for fun while out exploring.
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.
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 with an attached note that it is for Tammy Tolaas #5140)
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
