Reunions. Depending on the person, the word can generate different feelings or sentiments that can be either positively memorable or completely terrifying. In the case of seeing my fellow "Kaleoers" again it was amazingly positive! It brought me great joy to see all of their smiling faces again and just catch up to date on their lives once more and hear their stories over the break.
We started off our week with our Theology of Mission course, with Tim Stabell as our professor. The week flew by, and I appreciated Tim's way of approaching the subject and his knowledge concerning mission, as well as hearing all about his own stories from his personal experiences of being a missionary in the Congo. Several times each class Tim would tell us about a different country in the world and provide us with little tid-bits of info concerning the tensions and hardships that they are currently going through. We would then take time as a class, or in small groups to pray for these nations and bring these concerns before God. I really enjoyed learning about these countries and it really opened my eyes to hear about what else is going on in our world.
Youth group started up in Lake Cow again this past Friday. We had a massive turn out, around 17 kids or so, which is pretty huge for our youth. The night went really really well, and I had a lot of fun seeing our kids again and hearing bits and pieces on what they had done over the break. A couple new faces as well, which was encouraging to see that some of them are already starting to bring out friends in this new year. The sugar-popcorn near the end of the night, may not have been the best idea, the kids devoured the entire bowl within minutes and were soon bouncing off the walls...
Over all though, great night. I am excited to see how God will be working through us as leaders and in the lives of our LC youth over the rest of this year!
As I write this, Malayne has finally fallen asleep-I have no idea how... considering Jesse and I are still rummaging about our room trying to pack everything for our Mt Washington trip tomorrow. Yes, I, Jayme Adams will be embracing the slopes and trying my utmost to not injure or break anything as I attempt some boarding action as well as some skiing thrown in as well over these next five days. Goodness! FIVE days...My fellow friends here found it shocking that I was not a decent skier/boarder considering the mountain is right by my hometown. I admit, I have some serious butterflies fluttering in my stomach as I think about the week ahead. But I will be joined by some other "mountain-noobs," and that is somewhat comforting to know that I will not be alone in this new endeavor...:)
Alright, I really need to throw my gear in my bag and try to get at least a couple hours of shut eye before we have to be up and away by 5:00am. Prayer for safety up the mountain would be greatly appreciated as well as for our Kaleo group as we will be partaking in some evening discussions and bonding times up the mountain. Pray that we would continue to be open with each other, and that everyone will be able to share what's been on their hearts and be honest and real with one another. Oh, and health wise as well! As some of us are still getting over colds and nasty coughs that have continued to plague us through the winter break.
Much love,
Jay
2 comments:
Sounds like a blast - hope you come back in one piece;)
Hey Jayme! I just finished reading through EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR POSTS since you began at Kaleo. It was a great read, so thanks for sharing. It sounds like you are in an amazing place, and God is doing a great work in you.
I think I have some friends who attend LC Baptist church (or at least, they used to). Do Jack and Barb Peake still attend? They went to the church I went to in Duncan when I was in high school. Their daughter, Sherilyn (now Sherilyn Vandine) was a very good friend of mine. If you come across them, please pass on my hellos.
I look forward to reading your next post!
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