~3o HoUr FaMiNe~

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. "
~ Romans 8:28 We had a sleep over at the church. This was the second time we have done this since I have been here, and it was really fun making beds by putting the pews together- feels like you are sleeping in a box. :) It was raining which limited some of the activities that we did but we still made up for that and had a really great time! I personally learned how to play Hawaiian Speed! So much fun, and I have to teach it to you all when I get back! haha It definitely takes coordination which I seemed to lack a bit of, at 3 in the morning.

I had the opporunity to really be challenged this weekend. I needed to prepare 2 different devotionals for two different age groups of youth. I was very nervous, yet excited at the same time. It turned out to be an awesome experience for me.

Even though this was a famine and not a wake- a- thon, you almost couldn't tell the difference. We never got much sleep and everyone was so tired the next day. We went to two church services which was nice and the youth had a song they sang during offering. Everone did so awesome and were really good sports throughout the whole thing. I honestly expected there to be more cranky people! haha

We had some really good times of worship! I love sitting there singing to God and watching more of His children praising His name and giving Him the glory! How incredible. Those are times that brings us all together and I really cherish. Everyone here is so amazing and I am constantly blessed as I get to spend more and more time with each of them. :)

We could continue to use your prayers here, and they are really appreciated! Thank You!

God Bless you all! and have a great day!

Love Kalena

*beach day*

Gary, Gwen, Kelty and I all went to Fai Fai beach. We went snorkeling, and walked around. It was really low tide, so you could see and walk on the reef. It kinda sucked for snorkeling, but then we just went out further. We stayed there to watch the sunset, it was very beautiful. ~*~*~

On my way to the beach... fun in the sun :)


A few of us went to the movies before youth on Friday night. We went and saw Shrek 3. And we hung out for a bit. It was lots of fun. We also went out to eat before the movie to tacobell. People here are neat to see eat. Most of the people here will not eat something if there is any vegetables in it. Chamorro people strictly like rice and meat. That is their main food groups: Although there are the few that will eat some vegetables and fruits. But it is so neat to see how there are many big and small characteristics that pronouce the differences within the different cultures and lifestyles. I am still becoming aware of more and more each day. :)


Be Blessed! Love Kalena

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Repent...By: Catherine Doherty

"There is the deep stuff inside, where you have to go and cleanse your soul and your heart of all that accumulated junk through the years. Go into your heart and you'll see... thousands of things: envy, jealousy- a lot of things. Think of your soul as a room, a room that you are making ready for God, and if you knew that God was coming, you certainly would wash and clean and scrub. Do it now... And as you come out of it, a great joy will prevail in you."

I've been challenged and working in my own life on having and making sure my heart is right with God, and with others. I thought that this was a nice reminder... :) "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accrordance with God's will."
-Romans 8:26-27

*Be Blessed!*

Love Kalena

Celebrate :)

On May 6th it was my friend Mhay's birthday. We had a surprise lunch planned for her, and even though we thought she had caught on... she didn't, so the surprise was a success! It was a lot of fun. On May 8th My cousin Kelty came home for the summer from Portland. That is really exciting that I have the chance to see her and spend some time with her before I leave.
This past Wednesday a few youth, Mhay and I watched another Joshua Harris video, it was good and really threw out lots to think about that was challenging. We also walked around and hung out before youth, picked up pizza, and then had a great devotions time, sang some songs, etc. What I really liked about the devotions was that it was put and discussed in a way that each of us could relate to. We could relate to this scenario that we were talking about, which helped give a new perspective of things and the authorities/people in our lives. We also shared our weaknesses and strengths as a group. Most times we don't just take the time to give it deep thought, but it is really rewarding when you do. This has really helped me see things that I'm strong in- and how I can work on using that for the Glory of God and to help me be a stronger servant. And it has helped me see my weaknesses- so that I can work on those things to become a better person, and trust God to help me persevere, etc.

I am also currently taking a drumming seminar. It is on Tuesday's and Saturday's, and will last 5 weeks. It is really awesome . I'm loving it... I'm learning how to read drum music, and different beats, and the basics, as well as a lot more things I don't know. I really feel like this will help me overall improve my drumming, and enhance my desire to keep it up and practice. The drumming instructor is really talented, and a neat person. I feel so blessed by this opportunity.

Please keep the youth/ my friends in your prayers...and the staff... and please keep me in your prayers too.
I appreciate it so much, thank you and may you be greatly blessed!



*Love Kalena*

*HaViNg FuN!*

"You heavens above,

rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down.

Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness grow with it;

I, the Lord, have created it."

Isaiah 45:8

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Mhay and I went out for a nice supper. It was very relaxing- we went to a cafe in the PIC, beautiful view once again- and ate an amazing meal and shared many laughs. It was a nice evening and so much fun! The funny thing is we checked out only about 3-4 places before we finally decided where we wanted to go. haha but it all worked out. :)
Things are going to be busy here the next few days so it was good to take this time, and enjoy every minute of it...

PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER PLEASES GOD:)

HAVE A GREAT DAY! LOVE KALENA