Prayer for GLDI 2012: Day 42 (Christine Lee ’08)
Father
Thank you for every single member of gldi 12′, the staff, the carefully planned teachers and even the alumni. Every person was meant to be there. Thank you for the experience of a culture that is so openly in love with you and so supportive of one another. I pray lord that every member returns home safely with their testimonies. Leaving this culture, this safe place where we can meet you, will hit some of if not all of the members hard. I pray father that they will be able to represent this culture, their experiences, their new knowledge with those they come across back home. I pray Father that they will take ownership of their homes, their cities and the people in them. Some of them, going back home will be like entering a desert, where they will feel alone again, tempted to fall back into old worldly habits. I pray that they use that time in their desert to meet you, use it as their opportunity to hear your voice and work as your living sacrifice. Through obedience and humility Lord may that desert soon become a garden, a place that becomes so full of life and passion for you Lord. May they be the trees that bear good fruit for you on YOUR land. They are people you are sending out to bring YOUR children back to you, to remind them of their first love. I pray Lord that they may grow a bitterness for the things that take them away from you father. Lord, as leaders may their words have weight. May they learn to be disciplined and of you in what they consume physically and spiritually, their time, and their relationships. The passion in them Lord, may they not let burn out. For it is when it burns out that the voice of the enemy or our own voice becomes reasonable and appealing.
Don’t collect for yourselves treasure on Earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also… But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. (Matthew 6: 19-21, 33)
God we lift all things to you, we crown you with many crowns! May you be King of all sphere’s of our lives.
I am reminded of the parable of the talents. We will not forget the blessings in our lives nor will we take those blessings for granted. GLDI is one of those blessings and with the talents we have been bestowed by you I pray that we only multiply those talents for your glory!
Thank you father for loving us, for your new mercies, and inviting us into a covenant relationship with you.
AMEN
GLDI ’12 Prayer Chain: Final Updates!
GLDI Updates: The official part of GLDI ended on August 2nd with the commencement at GMI. Later we had a talent show where each GLDI family group presented performances. The GLDI 2012 class also surprised the staff with songs, gifts, and a love offering of $1900.
Prayer request:
- For GLDI alumni of 2012 and of four previous classes to continue running the race God has called to both individually and collectively so that Jesus would be cherished and glorified in their lives and the great commission of Christ would be fulfilled.
- GLDI Korea in 2012 Jan – Feb.
Special Thanks: Thanks to the 36 alumni who fasted, 42 alumni who shared his/her written prayers, 44 alumni who supported the class financially, and the rest of the alumni and faculty and staff who supported this class with prayer. Also, thank you to the many alumni who visited Vanguard to give rides, served in many different ways, and mentored GLDI students, now.
Fundraising Data at the START of GLDI 2012
GLDI Class
# of Alumni
Amount Donated
Participation
#
%
2007
96
$ 1,514
7
7.29%
2008
59
$ 48
1
1.69%
2009
78
$ 520
3
3.85%
2010
61
$ 1,338
6
9.84%
Total
294
$ 3,420
17
5.78%
Fundraising Data at MIDTERM (Day 20) of GLDI 2012
GLDI Class
# of Alumni
Amount Donated
Participation
#
%
2007
96
$ 1,654
10
10.4%
2008
59
$ 1,228
7
11.9%
2009
78
$ 772
6
7.70%
2010
61
$ 1,482
8
13.1%
Total
294
$ 5,136
31
10.5%
Fundraising Data at Final (Day 40) of GLDI 2012
GLDI Class
# of Alumni
Amount Donated
Participation
#
%
2007
96
$ 2,458
13
13.5%
2008
59
$ 1,880
10
16.9%
2009
78
$ 1,078
10
12.7%
2010
61
$ 1,854
11
18.0%
Total
294
$ 7,270
44
15.0%
Prayer by Alumni – Day 42 (Christine Lee ’08)
Father
Thank you for every single member of gldi 12′, the staff, the carefully planned teachers and even the alumni. Every person was meant to be there. Thank you for the experience of a culture that is so openly in love with you and so supportive of one another. I pray lord that every member returns home safely with their testimonies. Leaving this culture, this safe place where we can meet you, will hit some of if not all of the members hard. I pray father that they will be able to represent this culture, their experiences, their new knowledge with those they come across back home. I pray Father that they will take ownership of their homes, their cities and the people in them. Some of them, going back home will be like entering a desert, where they will feel alone again, tempted to fall back into old worldly habits. I pray that they use that time in their desert to meet you, use it as their opportunity to hear your voice and work as your living sacrifice. Through obedience and humility Lord may that desert soon become a garden, a place that becomes so full of life and passion for you Lord. May they be the trees that bear good fruit for you on YOUR land. They are people you are sending out to bring YOUR children back to you, to remind them of their first love. I pray Lord that they may grow a bitterness for the things that take them away from you father. Lord, as leaders may their words have weight. May they learn to be disciplined and of you in what they consume physically and spiritually, their time, and their relationships. The passion in them Lord, may they not let burn out. For it is when it burns out that the voice of the enemy or our own voice becomes reasonable and appealing.
Don’t collect for yourselves treasure on Earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also… But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. (Matthew 6: 19-21, 33)
God we lift all things to you, we crown you with many crowns! May you be King of all sphere’s of our lives.
I am reminded of the parable of the talents. We will not forget the blessings in our lives nor will we take those blessings for granted. GLDI is one of those blessings and with the talents we have been bestowed by you I pray that we only multiply those talents for your glory!
Thank you father for loving us, for your new mercies, and inviting us into a covenant relationship with you.
AMEN
Updates: GLDI 2012 – Day 41 (August 2, 2012)
// GLDI UPDATE //
In the morning session, some alumni shared their post-gldi experiences and had a Q & A session. Later, YunskiKim spoke about the vision of GLDI, inviting students to join the adventure of laying down the foundation of the GLDI Alumni Association. Dr. Kim led a discussion about the 7 Tipping Points. Prof. Ben Shin spoke about how we should prepare ourselves as we go back home. The students eagerly sought God during the 3 hour prayer. After the prayer we had delicous Chick-Fil-A. Today we had a debriefing session at Vanguard and commencement at GMI. A number of GLDI alumni, not only from CA, joined the celebration of new 2012 GLDI graduates.
// PRAYER REQUESTS //
- Financial support for GLDI 201
- Students walk in their post-gldi life
** Click here to join the Prayer Chain! **
Aug 3 (Fri) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Prayer for GLDI 2012: Day 41 – By Sarah Park ’10
Heavenly Father,
Lord, I also lift up each brother & sister of the GLDI alumni to you. I pray that you would be watering those seeds that were planted while at GLDI. Remind those who are struggling that you love them and hold them in your mighty hand. Continue to refine us as we strive to reflect Christ.
Above all things, let your holy name be glorified and praised through our lives. While we humbly ask for your mercy and forgiveness for our sinful hearts, we thank you for calling us your own. You are the Most Worthy.
In Jesus name we pray,
Amen.
Prayer for GLDI 2012: Day 40 – By Susie Yoo ’09
Jesus,
Updates: GLDI 2012 – Day 40 (August 1, 2012)
// GLDI UPDATE //
// PRAYER REQUESTS //
- Financial support for GLDI 2012
- Physical and spiritual strength for students and staff
- Students who’ve yet not received something God had prepared for them
** Click here to join the Prayer Chain! **
Aug 3 (Fri) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
// FUNDRAISING //
Updates: GLDI 2012 – Day 39 (July 31, 2012)
// GLDI UPDATE //
During Global Mission I, Dr Soon Ja Choi and Ms. Ji Young Rhee spoke on the importance of missions while maximizing your gifts and resources.
For Global Mission II- Ms. Ji Young Rhee explained the purpose and mission of Messengers of Mercy while also giving practical tips to individuals thinking of going on missions abroad. Dr. Soon Ja Choi gave a moving testimony asking for forgiveness on behalf of 1st generation Korean for the pain that they have caused the younger generations. International Justice Mission- Mrs. Chong-Ae Shah spoke to the students about the mission of IJM and the impact we can all have in regards to providing justice to our fallen world by using our talents and vocations.
// PRAYER REQUESTS //
- Financial support for GLDI 2012
- Students who’ve not received something God had prepared for them
** Click here to join the Prayer Chain! **
Aug 1 (Wed) – Breakfast, DinnerAug 3 (Fri) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
// FUNDRAISING //
Prayer for GLDI 2012: Day 39 – By Kevin B. Lee ’08
Dear Father God,
Prayer for GLDI 2012: Day 38 – By Isaac Seo ’08
Heavenly Father,
Updates: GLDI 2012 – Day 38 (July 30, 2012)
// GLDI UPDATE //
At Sarang Community Church Rev. Stephen Chong shared an awakening and challenging message about the spiritual battle filelds we’re in and about biblical attitude and actions. Dr. Chun’s family and Sarang Community Church members offered us a wonderful time of rest and fellowship. The students’ testimonies reaffirmed how God’s been faithfully working in the heart of the students. Today is finally the first day of the very last week of GLDI called Community & the World. Dr. Soon Ja Choi and Ms. Ji Young Rhee will speak on a topic titled “Global Mission”. Chong-Ae Shah from International Justice Mission (IJM) will give a presentation. Prof. Ben Shin will give a Debriefing Intro.
// PRAYER REQUESTS //
- Financial support for GLDI 2012
- Students who’ve not yet received something God had prepared for them
** Click here to join the Prayer Chain! **
Aug 1 (Wed) – Breakfast, DinnerAug 3 (Fri) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
// FUNDRAISING //
