New Month

Three days ago I really wanted to right another blog. Right now I don't really have that urge. But I want to communicate where I am at. It was a busy, very full week with some unique experiences in it.

I got to serve at a party for the Logos Boat Leadership. I was one of those people who walks around with a tray and asks if you'd like an hors'douvres. :) It was quite a bit of fun, even though I was sure I would trip and fall in the pool! All the servers were Patmos people and we got our share of the good food in the kitchen in between outings! The best part was serving our leadership, who got invited as guests. They always looked a bit uncomfortable being served by us (they are used to doing the serving) but we were glad they were there to be served for once. Highlight: this one English chap who couldn't get over our strawberries, "There's a word for this....decadence!!" He made me laugh. I saw him later when we got a tour of the ship and that's all I wanted to say "Decadent strawberries!"

I've seen a glimpse of the Lord's provision as well as I was given a pair of pants, a Starbucks gift card, and payment for a volunteer job. They are small blessings that remind me the Lord knows my needs.

We hosted an Easter Sunrise Service at the beach and yesterday we opened our gates at the ALC to the community with our Easter Monday Funday! It included music, food, a train ride and skit, Easter Egg Hunts, open playground and petting farm, crafts, skits, and carnival games. It is a huge event we do every year and minister to thousands of people. I, unfortunately, heard it only from my bedroom window where I was sick in bed.
Cars lined both the streets as people filed in to buy tickets. It seemed to go very well from what I heard, so we praise God for that!

But yes I am sick. It came on very suddenly Sunday night and even though I stayed in bed all Monday, I still feel pretty terrible. Your prayers would be appreciated.

This week the students learned about joy in the midst of the chains of the Gospel as they read through Philippians. Our newest student had a particularly tough time and we are praying earnestly for her. This upcoming week they will be learning how Love Endures All.