January is coming to an end

So tonight I got to experience driving w/ high beams through the mountains, then1/2 way through my drive we came upon some heavy fog so then drove with no lights due to fog & too many street lights. Made for an interesting drive home. We've gone from snow & ice to Lots of FOG & some rain (with snow still on the ground). They say this is the warmest winter we've had here - funny how the weather seems to change wherever I go.

My oldest Jazz class has 17 students in it....Wow...keeps me busy. They all have differ skill levels & backgrounds & a handful are from the local Native Indian Tribes. Despite the challenge of big classes, watching the kids experience dance movement & just encouraging them is so worth it. Might I add there little outfits are so precious : )

We started our rehearsals for Collective (dance) Productions which will be touring March - August in Canada & the U.S. to raise funds & bring awareness to Human Justice issues. This year's show is called 146 told of a little girl labeled 146 saw in a brothel during an undercover investigation to fight against child sex trafficking. For Her story check it out at: http://love146.org/love-story The Choreography Heather has created is so unique & genius & I'm picking it up pretty quickly - Thank you Jesus!!

It's so interesting to see how my passions have fused together - dance & social justice all combined. What a privilege and joy to experience both. In addition, all the admin work I've done in the past few weeks for Heather's production & studio has left me with her offering to be my referral for wherever I go from here. Working with her is providing such a foundation for learning, developing & growing for my future work with the Churches.

As the month is coming to an end...I'm realizing so are my funds....and yet the bills aren't ending. If you'd like to partner with me & this season of ministry please make donations out to Safe Harbor Church. Your support & encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you to those who have partnered with me, what a blessing & encouragement you've been!

Please mail donations to:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, Ca 92781

Standing in Faith for this Year's Promises to be fulfilled,

Jennie

The Process....

Feeling like I'm in a wine press....things that were brought into the light last season - my attitude, my choice in reacting not out of my emotions but in the Honorable Christ like way, managing my time, walking in love & fruit are being tested in this season. Some similar situations of the past are reoccurring making me realize wow....I can't believe i'm facing this again...but only this time I'm a different person and I have the choice of responding in a new light or defaulting back to my old ways which more or less comes from my emotions. Also working or living with those who may not be my best friend let alone the easiest, funnest person to get along with, puts my character to the test.

God is definitely continuing to develop my character so that I may be a strong person rooted & established in him not living out of my skills, gifting & anointing. It reminds me of that saying you're anointing can only carry a person so far...why because it is the character of a person that enables them to go farther - our choices, attitude, temper, communication, ability to love, patience, self control. Writing that out I notice those are fruits of the spirit which are the things we will be known in heaven by - our love for one another and our fruit. Thank you Jesus that you love me so unconditionally and are always placing me in situations that will remove the ugly in me & produce the Good. What a GOOD God!

Looking forward to teaching the kids today..what a joy to be a part of training them in self control which enables them to beautifully express themselves through dance!!

Missing California FOOD & WEATHER LOTS!!!

Blessings,

Jennie

1st week in Kamloops, Canada

I’ve survived my 1^st week in Canada. It’s snowed on & off but I’ve been able to take a few walks amongst the Snowy hills. What a view of Kamloops just walking the snow covered hilly neighborhood ( and a work out might I add). It reminds me a bit of the Himalayas in India but not quite as large I’m sure. It’s super cold but most buildings are kept very warm. I ate perogies the other night with Heather’s 4 kids- kind of like a post sticker or ravioli but with potatoe & cheese inside or more like gnocchi shall I say. Purchased some groceries yesterday for the first time .That was an experience using Canadian money & paying Canadian prices – 4 avocados are $5 L. It’s like being in America but not…things are way more expensive but the accents are fun!! I’d say I’m getting settled in and knowing the area – but so miss the beach.

I taught my 1^st dance class this past week – ballet & Jazz for age groups 3-5 & 6-9. I had soooo much fun I can’t wait for next week! We’ll start working on the choreography for Heather’s dance production in the next week too. In addition to dancing, I will be working closely with Heather using my administrative gifts to implement a strategic plan that will lay a foundation for her new dance studio. She’s in the midst of transition being the new owner and broadening the vision. I definitely have my work cut out for me, but see this as a great training opportunity for growth & experience in the work I’ll be doing with churches (strategic planning that enables the church body to walk out there destiny – personally & corporately). It’s so awesome to see how the Lord has strategically placed me, allowing me to experience my heart’s desire in dance & at the same time provided training ground for my future work in ministry. My finances haven’t fully come in yet, but I’m trusting God for provision. For anyone who’d like to partner with me in this training experience that is essential to the future of church mobilbizing for the advancement of the kingdom of God please contact me : jenniembryant@gmail.com or send donations to Safe Harbor.

You’re prayers & Support mean a great deal to me and I appreciate everyone of you!

Blessings,

Jennie

Donations Payable to:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, Ca 92781

Canada I'm Here!!!!

10 home stays later, 1,200 miles and 1hr at the border in customs I have finally arrived in Kamloops, BC Canada. Looking out the window I feel as if I’m in a Christmas Card portrait, everything is covered in snow it all feels so serial. I’ve moved from sharing a room with 20 girls in Nashville, TN to sharing a small room with a 20 yr. old Ballerina( and we’re talking prima ballerina). Heather literally just moved into a new home so we’re all settling in together. Did I mention I get to live with 4 adorable kids – 4,5,8 & 9. Thursday Heather drove us out to Cache Creek (about 1hr. outside of town) one of the places where we will be teaching dance . We did a small presentation at the schools to recruit kids for the new & 1^st dance program offered. I’m so excited to be a part of teaching these kids dance, it’s gonna be so much fun! My administrative skills will also be put greatly to use while out here. So much to learn and do while here but I am excited. I’m missing California – beaches, weather & food but God is definitely up to something by having me work way out here in Canada with Heather Clark. Details to come on the dance production……pray for me in clarity in teaching, communicating, the ability to learn and absorb all that I came here for and to boldly release all that God has put in me for those around me.

I'm still trusting the Lord for my $5,000 to sustain my stay here. If you'd like to financially support me please send all donations to:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, Ca 92781

Blessings,
Jennie

P.S. I cannot text or phone while here so please email or skype :)

Here I Go............

Leaving for Canada tonight with $900 bucks....standing in Faith for the rest of my finances ($ 5,000)to come through! Cold weather...here comes the so cal girl.

Happy New Year and Blessings!!!

Jennie

Donations can be made:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, Ca 92781