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

Canada I'm coming.......

Christmas has come and gone.....woh! What a whirlwind this past week has been; arriving back to California from Nashville, running around to say my hellos & goodbyes, racing up to be with family for the Holidays and now my attention is on final preparations for my next season. I realize I don't think I'm prepared, but then how can one ever be fully prepared for the unknown. Particularly when I've made the choice to walk in Faith, only going where my Father in heaven leads me. What lies ahead for me is yet another great unknown experience, but one I am confident is my next step into the next journey of my life.

As I enter this new season learning how to raise up dancers to be warriors for the Kingdom of God with Heather Clark, I believe the Lord is going to broaden my kingdom connections. This will only lead me further into my ministry as a missionary to the church. God is on the move looking for churches that will live out the kingdom of God bearing FRUIT. My mission is to be one who strategically plans & equips the saints to become truly effective and productive for the Kingdom of God. If you desire to see the church effectively fruitful resulting in the transformation of communities, than I present to you the opportunity to make an investment in me; an investment into our future churches.

To all who have supported me in this time of preparation, I want to thank you for sowing into the kingdom of God and the harvest to come. I am still working towards my goal of $5,500 for my time in Canada for the next 6 months. For those who would like to partner with me I would be greatly honored.

May the Joy & Peace of God increase in your life over this new year 2011.

Blessings,

Jennie Bryant

Please make donations to:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, Ca 92781

...Transition time......What's in store next

As my time is ending here in Nashville Tennessee, the Lord is leading me to another great opportunity and Kingdom connection. I have the opportunity to go and work alongside Heather Clark, a Worship Leader and Dancer. She does ministry around the world; both worship leading and running a dance production. She is starting a dance production in her home town where I will have the privilege of working right alongside her – choreographing, teaching, assisting administratively, etc. As I’ve considered this opportunity, I’ve often thought, “Wow, someone I’ve looked so highly upon from a distance is looking forward to having me come and work alongside her as well as live with her.” What an honor, privilege, and growing and learning opportunity this will be; particularly watching how she manages a family w/ 4 kids and full time ministry. My time working alongside her will be Jan 5th- end of June in Kamloops, BC, Canada. I feel this is a kingdom connection that is another vital piece to my puzzle; keeping me aligned and in step with my assignment for the Lord and the advancement of His Kingdom. I plan to be back in California around Dec.17th and head out to Canada around January 1^st. There will be a gathering to visit, catch up and here more details of what the Lord is doing in my life - TBA. I’m looking to raise $5,500 to cover all expenses for the next 6 months. If you would like to be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation, please make payments to Safe Harbor Church.

Your prayers, support & friendship is greatly appreciated and I am honored to have all of you in my life.

Blessings to you,

Jennie Bryant

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Donations can be made & Sent to:

Safe Harbor Church

PO Box 1214

Tustin, CA 92781

The End is almost here......

I kicked off my Thanksgiving break with a 9 hr. drive to Pittsburgh, PA. It was cold but so beautiful there. I enjoyed lots of well needed Rest, GOOD food, a loving welcoming family, saw it snow, celebrated a baby shower and just plain good times...thank you Jade & Ben Bower for being such great friends & hosts!!

Wednesday we had the opportunity to go to Grammy winning recording artist Ricky Skaggs studio. Wow...wow...wow it was so huge, a sound board with 56 channels, such beautiful wood work everywhere, artists signings and pictures galore and instruments all over the place. I was able to play the piano (signed by John Lennon) and our group participated in a afternoon recorded spontaneous worship jam session. What an honor an privilege to meet and hang with such a well known artist who's heart is so for the Lord and redeeming music for the kingdom of God, taking the light to the darkness. He and his wife with his Father in law Buck White did a concert for us the Tuesday night prior to thanksgiving...that was a treat and per my friends request Ricky played his mandolin - he's the best!

A few more highlights from this weeks speakers - Phil Keaggy came to our school....One of the best guitar players known. I met & spoke with him after his amazing & hilarious jam session, & he lived in Costa Mesa and attended Newport Mesa Church 20 yrs. back (for all you so cal people). I also met Heather Mercer a missionary to Afghanistan who shared her story of being held prisoner by the Taliban in 2001 for preaching the Gospel- what an amazing woman and powerhouse for God. Any one interested in working with muslims look up http://www.freedomcenteriraq.org/ .

With one week left and two conferences (we're hosting)quickly approaching, I'm trying to embrace the next week soaking up all I can. My time here has filled me with gold nuggets essential for life. Refined and REFINED me, an essential process for what the Lord has in store. Established Kindgom connections, giving me experiences in new levels and different perspectives, all adding to the value of my being for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. I must admit it wasn't easy....but ALL worth it! Glory to God for the good work He has begun in me and will be faithful to complete it as I remain surrendered, willing and faithfully obedient to Him. For those who have supported me in prayer and finances blessings, blessings, blessings to you!!! I honor you for investing in the Kingdom of God.

a week in Nashville.....

This past week has been filled with all sorts of events. Some days I feel like I eat like a queen...having fatty shrimp for dinner, steaks or lamb......and then I'm reminded I live in the ghetto when I have to have someone watch me walk in between buildings. This past Friday our morning work out consisted of some student bonding at Cracker Barrel...a very yummy restaurant for breakfast. That same day one of our apartments was used for a movie filming turning a section of our property into a movie set.

I awoke Monday morning to find my tires slashed 3 of the 4. Hmm.....in the 4 yrs. Thunder School has been here never have they had vandalism to any cars and I got 3 tires slashed....so I think I must be doing something Good for the Lord if the enemy is out to steal my joy, peace and time.

Wednesday night we had an open mic night and so neat to see how creative God has made so many people and to watch them freely express themselves (even amongst the nervousness). One of our students rocked the drums after returning from the hospital with scare of a failed kidney transplant. the day after our prayers the Lord healed him and Doctors said he was OK. Praise God!
Our community is doing a two day fast and the 1st day consisted of our weekly homeless meal preperation...I had the privilege of slicing and serving the chocolate cake.....nothing but juice for two days....but already experiencing breakthrough personally in my life. God is GOOD! We've had awesome workshops this week, great speakers and the Lord refining areas in my life that I didn't even know existed. A quote I'm taking this week from a fellow student "We're like steaks the fatter and meatier the steak the longer it takes to cook on the fire....the bigger the calling and impact the longer the preperation".

Oh the experiences of living in Nashville.......

Living in community is an experience everyone should go through. It’s an environment that allows you to really learn self control in all areas of your life – socially, devotional time, “me” time, practice time, HW, attitude, confrontation, etc. you name it, you’ll encounter it and produce better character.

I experienced the largest drum circle ever this past Tuesday night. A man came in with over 50 hand drums and percussion instruments and directed us somewhat like a choir and WOW what a fun night. We had so many sounds and beats going and we all sat in a huge circle facing each other it was so Powerful!!!

Our Neighbors were shooting a music video…couldn’t quite get any details outta’ them other than they were filming a music video. They were playing so loud and pumping so much fog that the fog and noise were seeping through the walls an sliding door to our dining area. Oh the joys of living in the old Marathon car factory.

Got to play basketball on a beautiful fall (COLD) day and about 6 neighborhood kids came out to play with us….SO MUCH FUN…one of my fav things’ I’ve done here. Three of my favorite things – outdoors, basketball and KIDS!!!

Surrounded by talent….one of our guests this week Shoc Shae, a producer called 2x to work for Nellie and he turned Nellie down, a fellow student turned down offer to tour and play for Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift…..and again I say surrounded by some talented peeps!

Learning to play piano….sooo STRETCHING, literally, but so fun…I might be spending more time creating stuff than actually practicing the scales…but I’m definitely improving.

Our worship team had an awesome breakthrough this last Friday night, it was so GOOD and anointed. At one of our practices we spent the entire time checking our attitudes and hearts, doing some team bonding and we closed with a spontaneous piano 2 chord progression praise song,that turned into this awesome worship song. We played it full band Friday night…..WOW it was so GOOD and people really enjoyed it. Love being creative with my creative arts team!!!

Watched a video “They sold their soul to rock ‘n roll” – so powerful but a heavy teaching completely validating the influence of satanic beliefs infiltrating society through rock ‘ n roll. So eye opening…..I was shocked, in disgust and am more attuned to details now. Google Aleister Crowley for more info on the man that has influenced thousands with his satanic teachings. What a reminder to those of us called to redeem music and allow positive Godly change to come through it.

I’m continuing to be stretched…removing any remaining residue that’ll keep me from being a pure vessel for the Lord to use. Seizing every opportunity here as I’m ½ way done with my time here.
Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for the next season to come….details coming soon! Missin' california fruit and friends!!!!!!!