England in autumn is so pretty. The leaves are falling. The air is chillier. The kiddies are back in school. All I want to do is curl up in front of a fire place with a cuppa...too bad I am way too busy!
Our church celebrated Harvest on Sunday. Obviously, the English don't do thanksgiving, but they do have a harvest type celebration. We collected fresh fruit and veggies then auctioned them off to raise money for the church. We raised around 225 pounds. That's equal to about 400 dollars. That's good for a church with around thirty members!
CUs started and they are so fun. There are definately more kids this year. Praise the Lord.
I joined a house group that one of the local teachers hosts. I had a great time. We are gong through the book of Acts. I spent a good portion of the night talking about cultural differences with an English boy who'd spent time in Chicago. Small world!
It's funny knowing that most of friends are back in classrooms. Yet here I am in England. I feel kinda lucky! Too bad I am bit behind in my school work...time to play catch up.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
So much to say ... so little time
First I apologize for not updating sooner. The last three weeks have been totally unbalanced schedule wise!
The first thing I will tell you all about was my parents' visit. It went great. London is amazing! All the history there. I saw everything from the Rosetta Stonein the British Museum to Anne Boleyn's grave to the Gherkin. Liverpool was probably my favorite. I got to touch a ceiling that John Lennon painted and run my hands across a piano that Paul Mccartney played. I even played on a piano in his home. Also it was just a beautiful city.
After they left Saturday morning, Mindy and I took a day trip to Oxford. I ate fish and chip at the Eagle and Child. This is the pub where the infamous Inklings met. The Inklings was a literary group of Oxford students and professors - namely J.R.R Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
This past week I have been in a retreat center in Kiddeminster. It's about two hours from Leicester. I was allowed to be apart of a ICY conference. ICY is a University program specifically for international youth ministry. It was definately one of the best weeks I have had in England. I got to hang out with other youth leaders around my age, dive into God's word, and make real friends.
The next couple weeks everything will be back to normal. Care Club and Kool Zone have started. My small group meets this week. And it is Mindy's birthday on Friday!
Prayer Request:
That girls actually show up and engage in the small group Mindy and I will be leading. It is taking place at my home. I am really excited and can't wait to be apart of the spiritual growth of these girls and myself.
The first thing I will tell you all about was my parents' visit. It went great. London is amazing! All the history there. I saw everything from the Rosetta Stonein the British Museum to Anne Boleyn's grave to the Gherkin. Liverpool was probably my favorite. I got to touch a ceiling that John Lennon painted and run my hands across a piano that Paul Mccartney played. I even played on a piano in his home. Also it was just a beautiful city.
After they left Saturday morning, Mindy and I took a day trip to Oxford. I ate fish and chip at the Eagle and Child. This is the pub where the infamous Inklings met. The Inklings was a literary group of Oxford students and professors - namely J.R.R Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
This past week I have been in a retreat center in Kiddeminster. It's about two hours from Leicester. I was allowed to be apart of a ICY conference. ICY is a University program specifically for international youth ministry. It was definately one of the best weeks I have had in England. I got to hang out with other youth leaders around my age, dive into God's word, and make real friends.
The next couple weeks everything will be back to normal. Care Club and Kool Zone have started. My small group meets this week. And it is Mindy's birthday on Friday!
Prayer Request:
That girls actually show up and engage in the small group Mindy and I will be leading. It is taking place at my home. I am really excited and can't wait to be apart of the spiritual growth of these girls and myself.
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