Jan. Update 2017

Hello dear friends and family,
            The first month is complete only five more to go! So far the students have a full three weeks under their belts and are settling in well. We have nine students, from all over America and one local. They range in age from 20’s to 50’s. As their staff it is very exciting to see them be exposed to new knowledge, not only in midwifery but in global issues affecting women, children and families all over the world. They are currently learning how to use midwifery as a form of community development here in the USA as well as overseas. I’m excited to see how the rest of the program will go, and to help them along in this journey.
            I myself have been settling back into my community and church family here. It has been a good time of reconnecting with old friends and making new connections. Our school leader had surgery right before the school so two other staff and I had to hold down the fort for the first week of class while she recovered. One of my jobs as staff is to lead a time of intercession every other week. I love leading groups of people in prayer on behalf of others all over the world, it is a way to be part of the global church and to actively help those we may never meet.
            Some of you have been asking when I will do my internship in midwifery. The answer is I am not sure. I’m not sure if I will ever continue on in midwifery. All I know is that about ten months ago God led me to this YWAM base in Homer, AK to go through the missionary midwifery training school. This month I’ve been thinking on this a lot. Was I crazy to quit a good job to get midwifery training in a fishing town in AK? I mean midwifery? (Those who know me well know I am pretty grossed out by medical stuff!)
All I know is that when God calls you to something you better listen even if it does sound insane, even if it might be counter cultural or seem financially unstable. In my experience God will provide and help equip you to make it through what he has called you to do. All he requires is that you have faith in his goodness and a willing heart. God always has better plans for me then I do for myself. I cannot wait to see what the future holds. I hope this may encourage some of you.
I still need about $6,000 for my time here. Info is below on how to give. For my prayer warriors out there; please pray for health as colds have been going around. The base here is involved with AK one day and the goal is to evangelize to the community, please pray for open hearts and minds. Thank you guys so much your partnership and prayers mean way more to me then you could know. Feel free to contact me with any questions or if you just want to chat!

Be Blessed,
Kylee Nicholas



Tax deductible route: To give this way simply follow this link and click on the give now button.
https://acaciaministries.international/kylee-nicholas

Letters can be sent to this address:
YWAM Arctic Mercy
c/o Kylee Nicholas
Po Box 959

Homer, AK 99603

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