Success!

Dear friends,

I have survived my first week of school! And it has been absolutely amazing. One of the coolest things is that each professor clearly is passionate about Jesus and about students. In each class we open with prayer. The atmosphere is very uplifting and encouraging.
I am so excited about each of my classes (with the exception, perhaps of "Principles of Lifetime Fitness--but that's only a 8 week class anyway). I am not sure which one will end up being my favorite, but I think I will end up appreciating The Church and Its Doctrines the most, even though it will probably ensue the most work. That class is full of information and the professor is a guiness. On that note actually, all of my professors are incredibly intelligent, which is super exciting. One of my professors looks exactly like my dad...he even has the same jokes, which makes his class so very entertaining.
I am really feeling like I am settled in. I'm meeting tons of people, which is great. I still don't have a job, but I'm trying hard to trust God with that. There is a possibility that I might be able to get a job as an office assistant at Moody, so if you would pray about that, I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, if you're willing to pray for me, pray that God will remain my focus. There's a lot going on, and it can be a bit crazy. I'm so very excited to attend a school where I can emerge myself in the Bible, however, I never want it to become 'just homework' or something that I'm so used to that the wonder and mystery just isn't there. I do not want my studying of the Bible to ever become mundane. So please pray that God will continue to pursue me, that I will continue to learn so much about His Word, and that my thirst and hunger for Him will never cease!

In Christ,

Hannah Joy

A week of beginnings

Dear Friends,

I apologize for not giving you more information on everything that is going on. I have been ridiculously busy this past week, and I’m sure the weeks to come will be even busier.

Tsveti and I on our way to our first class,
with our house in the back.

Since I last wrote, much has happened. Jordan and I tried out a church here in town the last two Sundays. It was a great church, in some ways like our church at home, but I am not confident that I’ll end up there.  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I spent time looking for a job, helping housemates move in, getting to know the city and my roommate Erin (who is absolutely fantastic). Thursday and Friday was new student orientation, which actually, turned out to be incredibly interesting. Saturday and Sunday their were a few events planned for us Moody students to get to know each other. And Monday began the school year off with my first day of classes.

Me and my wonderful new roomate: Erin!

For those of you wondering, I have still not found a job. I have applied in almost every place within two miles, including the school. I would really appreciate prayer about this, considering the numerous expenses I have over the next couple of months. However, on the positive side, I have spent the time that I haven’t been working, bonding with my housemates. Cassie is the RA, Shannon and Liz have a room downstairs, Tsveti and Julia have a room upstairs, and Erin and I have the room across the hall. Each girl I live with (so far seems) amazing. We have had so much fun and I’m stoked for the deep friendships we will build.

So thanks to all of you who are praying for me. I truly appreciate your prayers. Please pray that I find a job, and that God will continue to show me how blessed I am.

Love to you all,

Hannah

A New Start.

Dear friends,

The past week has been crazy busy, and I finally have the time to sit down and catch you all up. So here is a super quick day by day update:

Monday the 8th, I flew out with my Daddy early in the morning. The first plane we were on didn't have air...so that was exciting. We met Jordan in Minneapolis, and then we flew out to Spokane. The first day we did lots of shopping.

Tuesday we got to go see my Aunt Esther and Uncle Travis and their family, which was so much fun (Because I'm tallest!)
Wednesday we went and looked at Moody's Aviation office and hanger, went on a tour of Moody's campus and went grocery shopping.
Thursday we met up with Dad's friend from college and then Dad was off.
Thursday night was interesting. I had suddenly realized that I had graduated from my family in a way. I mean sure I'm still a Beaty (whether I like it or not....), I'm still my parent's daughter- But I'm an adult now. I'm on my own. I'll only go home to visit. There's so much responsibility!
Today I got really pumped for school. I got to meet one of my housemates, Shannon, who is fantastic. And I started thinking about how fun this semester is going to be! God is going to teach me so much and I cannot wait! For those of you who are praying for me: please pray that God will open up my heart to all He is going to teach me. It is going to be a wonderful semester, and I'm so super pumped!

In Christ,
Hannah

Prayer Requests

Dear Friends,

As you all know, I am leaving this Monday for Spokane Wa to major in Intercultural Missions and Youth Ministry and Moody Bible's campus out there. You wouldn't believe (or maybe you would) how busy I have been over the past week trying to get stuff ready and say goodbyes. There are now only a few last minute details that I need to work on, but I would like to ask you all to pray for me. I have come up with just a few prayer requests that I would really appreciate prayer on:
1.) Pray that my focus will constantly be on God. With all of the craziness and new environment and new friends it may be difficult to remember that God is still my first and only goal. So please pray that no matter what my eyes will be focused on God and whatever He may have for me.
2.) Pray that I will be able to cultivate some good Christian friendships. It has been a while since I have had deep relationships with fellow believers. This is probably one of the things that I am both most excited for and most nervous about.
3.) And finally, pray that I will learn a ton. Pray that I will do well in my studies and learn so much about God and how to serve Him that it'll be just exciting.

Thanks so much. I really do appreciate all your prayers!

In Christ,
Hannah