The weather has been absolutely wonderful here, it really feels like spring. It has been in the low 60's here. The sun was shining and birds chirping. The Daffodils are all opening up, their yellow is everywhere.
Today the weather wasn't as good, bit cold and windy, but back to warm and sunny tomorrow. It actually hasn't really rained here since I came 2.5 months ago, it would rain for about 5 min. then stop. Some say they are calling it a drought. It looked like rain today, but none came.
A lot has been happening. The students did a fundraiser last weekend for Japan. They raised 500 pounds, which is about $800. They planned the whole thing, and did posters, baked things, had a tambola (raffle for Items), one student even made cranes to sell. [pictures to follow] Emily and I also started a small group with some students on the Book of Esther, we have 5 students coming.
Right now I am doing a mural with some students. The mural will be in 5 pieces (poster boards) Each student is doing one. When put together they will tell the Easter story. When finished these will be shown at the next Unchained, a youth event.
I am about 30 pages from finishing my next book. Living on the Devil's Doorstep. It is amazing and I am reading great things about God's work in Europe. Reflection coming soon.
The Point is going strong. It is a Q&A time to ask about Christianity at my mentors home. We have about 25 students coming regularly. Many of the students are unchurched. We have great conversations about suffering, relationships and service work.
I can hardly believe I come home in 6 weeks. I feel like that is no time at all. Especially after this next week will be the week we have the next Unchained [10th] and the month will basically be half way over.
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