Kristy Giesbrecht
Ago: 22 years old
Birthday: April 11, 1989
Hometown: Delta, BC
Sisters: 3 (Natasha, Amber & Angela)
Nephews: 2 and 6 year old boys (Dakoto & Hayden )
Faith: Christian
How long: prayed when I was 4 years old
Church: NDEFC for 22 years
Baptisted: 10th birthday
Job: ECE teacher at a school Core Education and fine arts for 2 and a half years
Description: Lead teacher in a JK2 class (3 year olds)
Last day of work: June 17th , 2011
Interested: watching movies, hanging out with friends, shopping at thrift stores, reading, hiking, camping, scrap booking, quilting
Favorite actor: Johnny Depp
Favorite book: Nicholas Sparks
Best friends: Holly,Aimee,Kim,Katherine
Contact Information:
e-mail: angel_power51@hotmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kristy.giesbrecht
Skype name: kristygiesbrecht711
If you want to send mail:
VICDA
P.O Box 1249-00100
GPO
Nairobi
KENYA
Kristy Giesbrecht
July 15 to Dec 16, 2011
(Don't forget to include my name and volunteer dates in the address)
My testimony:
I was born into a Christian home and my parents are missionaries in the community. I went to Sunday school and my parents read me the Bible at night before going to bed. I said the prayer to accept the Lord when I was 4 years old with my dad. I did not fully understand what I was committing to. I took part in helped at VBS and the nursery when I was in elementary school. I got baptized on my 10th birthday which I will always remember.
When I was in high school, I attended from grade 8th to 10th. I learned a lot about the Bible and hearing testimonies. Two years ago, I understood God wants a personal relationship during the ups and downs not just focusing on the sins in my life and following the rules.
I was praying for a Bible study to go for about a year. This year, I have been in a young adult’s Bible study with Surrey Alliance. I have not been able to make it for the past 2 months. I am going back again and really enjoying it. I volunteered at Alpha. I helped set up, clean up and attending the course which was just held at our church for the past 7 weeks. I enjoyed hearing the encouraging messages which proved many bible verses. Also, hearing what the group got out of the talk during the discussion.
I got into missions when I was 16 years old. On my first mission trip, I wanted a challenge, travel and adventure. Once I went on my first overseas trip, I loved learning about the culture, trying the food and saw how generous the people in the community where. I learned so much from the people, including how happy they were, grateful for us being there and welcoming us with open arms. I was grateful for flush toilets, hot water and being able to drink clean water at home. So when I got a chance to go to Haiti, I was excited for a new adventure and challenge. I enjoyed getting to know the children and staff I was helping with. I learned so much from the community and culture. I had a different outlook on life. I was grateful for running water, drinkable water, hot showers, gravel roads, and having a loving family.
Oversea mission experiences:
My first overseas trip, I went to Mexico with the Evangelical Free Church district when I was in Grade 10. I went to Hermosilla and helped put on a Vacation Bible School
My second overseas trip, I helped at an orphanage in Haiti . My one month duration in 2007, was an amazing experience. I helped at an orphanage called, “God’s Littlest Angels” in Port au Prince. I was assigned to 8 children and played with each of them for an hour each day. I would bring them to a patio, playing with toys, reading stories, singing songs, cuddling, developing gross motor skills, developing social skills, making them feel loved and special. One child I became close to had HIV. We worked 5 days a week for 8 hours. The children I helped with were infants to 5 years old.
Trusting and having failth in God:
About 2 years ago, I was spiritual attacked. I had put painting and artifacts from Haiti in my room. I also was around friends’ houses who played dungeon and dragons there. I started to feel a presence around me. Someone screamed in my ear one night and I could hear conversations but no one was there. I saw blue eyes staring at me when I was in bed. I saw a black shadow go across my floor. I was scared of my house when I was alone even during the day. I got one of my mother’s friends to pray for my room. I camped out on my sister’s floor and slept there for 3 months until I was able to change rooms. I got to a point where I could not take it anymore. I trusted in God and He gave me a sense of peace. Then it left and I felt safe again sleeping alone and being in the house by myself. Many people don’t believe the stories I tell them. I believe it was a spiritual attack and I overcame it with God’s help. I thank God for how he helped me feel safe again and a sense of peace. He is an amazing God!
