{"id":26143,"date":"2024-04-09T13:58:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T19:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/?p=26143"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:14:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T16:14:08","slug":"erik-nilsen-apprenticeship-update-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/es\/news\/erik-nilsen-apprenticeship-update-april-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Nilsen Apprenticeship Update: April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25894 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nilsen-Website-Photo.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As we enter Holy Week (at the time of writing), I find myself reflecting on the significance of Jesus&#8217; Resurrection amidst a brief break in our ministry apprenticeship. Utilizing this time for rest and contemplation, I&#8217;ve also discovered joy in exploring Orange County via public transportation, encountering diverse individuals along the way.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent bus trip to San Clemente, I had a chance encounter with Nathaniel, a young Marine in training. Our conversation delved into matters of faith, as he expressed a newfound curiosity about the gospel. Through our dialogue, he began to grasp the transformative power of Jesus&#8217; resurrection and expressed a desire to learn more about living a life aligned with Christ&#8217;s teachings.<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #c8ced6;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26145\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26144\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nilsen-NCP-Apprenticeship-April-2024-Beach-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Over the course of three hours, we journeyed together, discussing various topics and exchanging contact information before parting ways. Since then, we&#8217;ve remained in touch, and I&#8217;ve had the privilege of continuing to guide him in his spiritual journey.<\/p>\n<p>As Nathaniel prepares to return to training, I ask for your prayers for his safety and continued growth in faith. Additionally, I humbly request prayers for God&#8217;s provision in my own life, for my funding to reach 100%, and to rely on his faithfulness to meet my needs.<\/p>\n<p>For those interested in supporting me financially, further details are provided below. Your investment in this apprenticeship enables me to participate in God&#8217;s work and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.<\/p>\n<p>Dutifully yours,<\/p>\n<p>Erik<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>You can support me through prayer and financial giving. I need and appreciate both so that I can reach 100% in both areas as soon as possible so I can continue in my apprenticeship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I currently have 217 prayer partners with a goal of 250. If you know anyone who would like to pray for my apprenticeship, please forward <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/es\/apprentice\/\">this form<\/a>\u00a0to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I am currently 62% fundraised and looking for financial supporters to support me through October 2024. Would you please prayerfully consider supporting me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<table style=\"background-color: #c8ced6;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>There are four ways to partner with me:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>. Visit our personal support webpage at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.friendsmission.com\/apprentice\">https:\/\/catalog.friendsmission.com\/apprentice<\/a>. Please select my name \u201cErik Nilsen\u201d at check out. You\u2019ll be given the opportunity to indicate whether you are making a recurring or one-time gift.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit Card.<\/strong>\u00a0This may be given online (as stated above) or by calling the EFM office (303-421-8100) to give your information to a live person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic Bank Transfer.<\/strong>\u00a0Download the form\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Automatic_Bank_Transfer_Form.pdf\">aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and email it to Debby McElroy (EFM Bookkeeper) at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:debby@friendsmission.com\">debby@friendsmission.com<\/a>. Please note that ACH payments are processed on the 10th or 25th of the month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check.<\/strong>\u00a0Mail a check to EFM, P.O. Box 771139, Wichita, KS 67277. Make sure to mark your check \u201cErik Nilsen Apprenticeship Support\u201d and note if you will be giving on a recurring basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.). Pay to the order of \u201cEFM.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter Holy Week (at the time of writing), I find myself reflecting on the significance of Jesus&#8217; Resurrection amidst a brief break in our ministry apprenticeship. Utilizing this time for rest and contemplation, I&#8217;ve also discovered joy in exploring Orange County via public transportation, encountering diverse individuals along the way. 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