so, i'm here in the south side of Chicago (for those who don't know, that is similar to saying the eastside of Vancouver-- it has a bad reputation), and i'm loving it.
the Polanco's are lovely-- they are sweet, yet tough and give it to you straight, and they are all about primitive Salvationism. they're both fed up with the fat spirit and with legalistic minutes that waste time...and they are stirring it up. they face a lot of opposition...keep them covered in prayer.

they have two lovely little girls-- Kayla, who is 3, and who loves Disney princesses, and Aleena who is 7 months, and who is a little ball of chub. so cute!

tonight is "infyuz" (their teen youth group), and i'm a bit nervous. i'm already on to teach hip hop tonight, and to give my testimony, and teach on listening prayer. please pray for me for tonight! i really feel that this listening prayer stuff will be KEY for these teens.

i've also been chatting with Lieutenant Jen about starting up a teen girl cell. it's in the works, and it'll be WONDERFUL once we get it going.

next weekend is women's camp...woohoo.
and this june is territorial congress...yea.

onto the personal stuff--
my rations, prayer time, and PTB have been SO much more impactful since i've been here. i don't really know why. i guess since i'm feeling a little bit alone, and kind of vulnerable, i'm just falling deeper in love with Jesus because He's all i have. and all i need. also...the Lord has been placing something deep in me for these teen girls-- i guess it's intercession. when i pray for them i just weep, and i don't even know them yet. it's interesting. but really good.

in closing-- we need to pray more. if we are all on our knees we can change the world. seriously...this is so strong on my heart-- we need to pray.

i prayed 1 thessalonians 3 and 4 (holiness) over y'all today, as well as ephesians 6 (armor of God).

stand firm.

-Olivia