News from Autumn in Killilea:
hello all. so, here is my story for today. so, last night, Chris and I
took JT (Carols4 year old son) to get a snack. On the way back, we ran
into Broghna,who asked me if I wanted to go to the drop in with her, I
didn’treally want to go, but I did anyway. So there was this drunk
guystanding on the corner,staring at us. We were having troubles
openingthe lock and it took us about 5 minutes. He kept on moving closer
andstaring at us. So we finally got it unlocked and we got inside andlocked it.
As soon as we were inside, he walked up and was staringright in the window
at us. He didnt go away, so we phoned Laura, andshe sent Clements over to come
pick us up,so we didnt have to leavewith a scary drunk guy standing right
outside the door. So then theguy left. We were all safe and OK, and I feel kinda
stupid, but it wasreally scary.today was our first day of kids club. about 40
kids showed up,whichwas awesome.It went really well. Adam came to visit
for a littlewhile, and we saw Beth on saturday too, so that was cool.I can’t
believe that we’ve been here for 14 days! its monday and wewill be home on
sunday! I swear like yesterday I was excited becauseit was a month til we
left. its already august! thats crazy!well goodbye all, love you and miss you
For those who haven’t heard from their kids in a while… Eveyone is fine. I know for a fact that Andrea doesn’t have e-mail access and Katie is chosing to obey the “leave home @ home rule.” So if you aren’t hearing from someone… know that they are fine. There is so much “back channel” talk between leaders and even to me that if something was up I’d know within a matter of hours. As David Schultz told me, there is nothing to worry about because even if something goes wrong there isn’t anything you can do about it. You’ll still have to trust us!
On that note… I’d be happy to answer any questions if someone has one. Just leave comments 🙂
From 5mile: This morning at our team meeting we were really dragging tail. I can’t include myself in that since I slept great last night and feel ready to take on the world. But everyone else looked tired, very tired. This was a chance for me to put my “Pastor Adam” cap on and encourage the troops. I shared with them 3 passages of scripture to spur them on for these last 3 days. This is what YFC jokingly calls a “coming to Jesus moment” where everyone gets back on task.
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Corinthians 9:24-26 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners
run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to
get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last
forever. 26Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight
like a man beating the air.Ephesians
2:10 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good
works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.2 Timothy
2:14-15 14Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God
against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who
listen. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who
does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
The message from those verses is simple. Finish strong. Show self-control. These have been our biggest weaknesses as a team. As I shared with them, it isn’t too late to show some self-control and to still finish strong. Let’s leave here with no regrets.
A funny note: I’ve made another one of my Adam moments that has everyone talking. While at lunch yesterday I joked with the wait staff about their dumb waiter. Apparently the term “mexicans” is a term for any immigrant to NI and especially those from the Republic of Ireland. They asked me what a difference was betweent their resteraunt and one in the States I just said that there would likely be more Mexicans. This sent them into a roar of laughter and it wasn’t until later that I learned about the connection. Another oops.
Another funny note: Apparently there isn’t much to do here for the police. 3 unmarked police cars took us around on our day off. The car were pretty normal except for the guns in the trunk, the sirens, and all the radios. I will say that is was my first trip in the FRONT SEAT of a police car. :0 The guys were a lot of fun and we may be getting a tour of the jail later this week. Another team got to get dressed up in full riot gear… I hope I get to do that!
Grace and peace,
PA
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