(Official) Support Letter

I sent out a post that was pretty similar to this already, but this is the touched up one with a little bit more information. Sorry if you've already received this, trying to make sure I get it around to everybody! Plus, I'm extremely excited to share this with anyone and everyone that will read it! God is doing some crazy awesome things!

 Okay...down to business!

Dear Friends and Family,

I am writing to you to tell you about an amazing opportunity that I have been presented with! But before I do, I would like to thank you for your prayers and support throughout my adventures in Kona and South Sudan. When I began that journey, I had no idea what was about to be done in and through me. God did some amazing work over the last 6 months. I saw Him do things that I have never seen before. I made some new friends, and had my world completely turned upside down and flipped back upright. God really changed my life, and I am so excited to share with you what’s next for me.

 When I first got back from Kona I said that there were a million and a half opportunities available but I didn't know which one to do. One of those opportunities was to go out to Nashville and do YWAM's School of Worship. It's an opportunity that hasn't left my mind since Kona (before outreach). It's something that's kept coming back up even through all of the wrestling and decision making.  I have prayed about it and that is what I am going to do in this next season of life!

I would love to go into some detail to explain what SOW (School of Worship, so much easier to type than the whole name) is.

Although YWAM is a mission’s organization, it also doubles as a university. University of the Nations provides courses in many subjects. Out in Kona there's a counseling degree, the school of worship, bible degrees, etc. SOW is the music portion. It isn't a program where I am a declared music major; it is more training in the specific area. SOW is geared towards worship and encountering the Lord through worship.

Via the SOW page: (More information at: http://ywamnashville.org/courses/sow)

"The School of Worship is a 5 month, encounter-driven training course that is set on knowing the Spirit of Truth so that we can worship Him in spirit and truth. As we come to encounter Him in a real and intimate way, both corporately and individually, we behold His glory (his ultimate beauty and magnificence) and therefore are transformed from one glorious state to another. We also learn from the biblical history of worship to get the foundations and then work with the Lord for new revelation on how to use those foundations in today's church, and world."

Some of the topics that we cover are:

-Cultivating Intimacy with God

-The Work of Holy Spirit in Worship

-Pursuing Personal Freedom

-Character Development of a Worshipper

-Understanding the Biblical & Historical Context & Basis of Worship

-The Marriage of Worship and Intercession

-The Prophetic Nature and Role of the Worship Ministry

-Musicianship and Song-writing

-Developing Leadership & Team Dynamics

-The Grace of Worship in Spiritual Warfare

-The Role of Worship in Reaching the Nations

-The Role of the Supernatural in Worship

SOW runs a lot like the DTS that I just went through. I will head out to Nashville in June for about 12 weeks and then go on outreach for 8 weeks to return in November. The outreach location is not final yet, but I will update when that comes out! I'm sure it's going to be Legend---wait for it---DAIRY!

This is the fun part. I love fundraising. The cost of this school is quite a bit less than my DTS was. The cost of SOW is $2,990 for the lecture phase and the cost of outreach is to be announced when the location is determined. That is quite a bit less!

I would like to invite you to support me in this adventure. The Lord did amazing things over the past 6 months and I am really excited to see what God is going to do next.

My first request is that you would please keep me in your prayers. God does amazing things when we talk to him, so if you could keep me and this adventure in your prayers it would mean so much to me!

My second request is that you would prayerfully consider supporting me financially! It has meant so much to me to have all of your support thus far and I hope you will consider continuing to support me! I have made it extremely simple to donate this time. On my blog (see below) there is a spiffy little "donate" button on the right side. If you would like to support me financially you can do so there! Please put "SOW" as a memo. If you would like to mail a check, that is fine as well! Send me an email to get my address!  Unfortunately, It Is not tax deductible.

God is going to do crazy amazing things over this next chapter of my life. I am extremely excited to see what goes down. I would love it if you would partner with me in this! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me! You can email me, facebook me, or we can even skype! I'd love to share more of what's on my heart with this! Also, you can join a new facebook group I made! I will be doing quick little updates on it while still sending out the big ones on my blog. The group can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/110743549060231/

So much love for all of you! More updates to come!

Josh

Email: Josh.m.morrison.91@gmail.com