Sunny November craziness

Doug (WA), Dylan (OR) in the background, Hannah (Germany), and me.

On top of the mountain.

Went on a spontaneous 5.5 mile hike on Friday after a week of studying 1 Corinthians!

We had Halloween here. In NZ among Christians, it takes on a darker meaning and so churches put on light parties for youth. Capernwray helped out at two different church events. The one I was stationed to was outside and it reminded me a lot of fourth of July. There were rides and bouncy houses. I manned a bean bag toss (corn hole) for four hours in the shade thankfully since it was so sunny. There was also a free sausage sizzle which when kiwis say that means a piece of bread wrapped around a sausage.

On Saturday, we had a youth event for youth groups to come to at Capernwray. There was about 45 that showed up and we played games, had worship and a message, and then supper. Now supper in NZ means dessert basically. So supper consisted of hot chocolate, cake, and cookies. We got to talk with the kids and Chelsea shared her testimony with them which was really powerful. It was a good night.

Today, I had powerhouse ministry in the church. I'm now helping teach Sunday school to 9-11 year olds. There are a lot of them and some quite rowdy (it doesn't help that they're mostly boys;) While the man in charge named Kevin was closing us in prayer, I felt that the boys would act up and sure enough I opened my eyes to see one of them jilt the door open to let an orange cat slide in. On cue, I scooped the cat up and stood holding him while Kevin continued to pray. Finally he finished and I opened my eyes to find all the kids crowding around me petting the cat I held cradled. Good listening skills kids.....

Week 5 coming up! This is going to be my busiest week so prayer for that please! We're doing evangelism, I'm presenting my oral report, we're completing a project on a person in church history, continuing work on my study paper, and going to a play (Annie) yay! Also I'm on prayer for each day which means I pray before and after each dinner meal and think up a ministry to pray for!