Hey all!
My name is Alysa Halteman. I’m a 21-year-old girl who resides in a small town called Woxall, located about an hour NW of Philadelphia.
And wow does that sound way to prophesional lol.
I come from a family of five, 1 brother and 3 sisters. I was kind of like the second son growing up though – meaning I was a TOM BOY! I’ve grown up and changed quite a bit over the years, but I still seem to get along better with guys then the girls, and love to do the “boyish” things. I loved growing up with my siblings and wouldn’t have had it any other way!
My oldest sister and brother are both married and have given the family 3 little bundles of energy and life. I love my two nephews and my niece to death!
My parents have been the biggest blessing of my life! They have provided a wholesome environment, excellent Godly upbringing, and a loving care throughout my life. They have influenced me more then I even know, and I am SOO thankful for all that they have taught me, and given me, both physically and spiritually. Someday I hope to raise my own kids very much like they have me.
I enjoy all sorts of things, and love to be active and out enjoying Gods green earth. I’ll try just about anything once (as long as it’s wholesome). I’m an adrenaline junky, and I love adventures, exploring, traveling, and roughing it! God’s given me more talents with my body then my brain lol, I’m not a computer or book wiz, but I pick up on sports quickly and like to think I can hold my own 🙂
I LOVE my Jesus! God is not a part of my life, HE is my life! I’m an all or none kinda girl, and when it comes to passion and love for my Savior, nothing else on this earth compares. Now that’s not to say I’m perfect or faultless (not by a long shot) but through it all, my Jesus is my ALL!!
I know I was once a hell bound sinner fully deserving the wrath of the Almighty, Holy, and Just God. I know that on my own I was lost and helpless. But I also know that Jesus came to take my place and bear my sins on the cross of Calvary. Jesus drank the wrath of God in my place! I have been saved by grace and mercy alone! The life which I now live is not my own, but I’m living it out for the One who died for me! I love to share that story, of Jesus who came from glory, to die for sinners like you and me! I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because I know it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes! (Romans 1:16)
Sharing my faith is the most exhilarating adrenaline rush of them all; and the rewards don’t pass in a few seconds. The fruit of my labors for Christ Jesus are eternal!
I have had missions on my heart for as long as I can remember. As a little girl I dreamed about bringing the good news of Jesus to the cannibals. haha. Over the years I have traveled to a few different countries for mission work! Weakly I lead or participate in a Bible study at both an Alcohol and Drug rehab center and in my local county jail. In the summer I absolutely love being a camp counselor for a Christian camp! I love kids, and my heart really goes out to teenagers. It is such a neat opportunity to have an impact on young lives that can be changed and lived out fully to the glory of God!
I had an awesome school teacher growing up (my momma!). Since I was home schooled I was able to start getting jobs when I was pretty young. I’ve worked as a mother’s helper/house manager, receptionist, arborist, cashier, landscaper, seamstress, and waitress. My parents taught me to have a good work ethic, and I’ve kept fairly busy over the years running 2 – 3 jobs at a time. Currently I am witnessing and working as a seamstress. I love my jobs, and have been very blessed in that way!
Up until now I’ve had a fairly normal life, working and saving money. But now I feel God calling me to more full time kingdom work, leaveing the wage work behind for a time. I do not want to waste or misuse my life! When I think of ALL that I have been given, I cannot imagine not responding with a thankful heart as I longing to live for my Savior, God and King! Know, I know that can be done right here, right where I’m at, and that I don’t need to travel all over the planet to live for God wholeheartedly.
Col 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
This is the way I am looking at it: For the rest of my life I can get a job, make money, and live the normal life, shining the light of Christ in my day to day. But right now I’m single, I don’t NEED to make money, raise kids, or please a husband. I don’t have very many responsibilities yet. I am free to serve the Lord “dangerously”. And again I could do that right from my home, but honestly that would be a lot harder. My jobs, social life, comfort, laziness, and even family hold me back from full time ministry here. So to separate myself from all that distracts, and put myself out there in Gods hands to use as He sees fit, the World Race is what I shall to do!
As a born again believer in Jesus Christ I’ve been made part of His body. And as all of Gods children I have my particular giftings. (Eph 4:11-13, Romans 12:4-9). I believe evangelism is one of my gifts. I am a personable and friendly gal who is also willing to run risks and live “crazy” for the sake of the Gospel! I am pumped about serving God for almost a year on the foreign mission fields that the world race will be taking me to!
Romans 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.
“People who do not know the Lord ask why in the world we waste our lives as missionaries. They forget that they too are expending their lives … and when the bubble has burst, they will have nothing of eternal significance to show for the years they have wasted.” — Nate Saint
