I hope you're enjoying photos (thanks to Donnamarie)!...more to come the next few days as we wrap up our time in Ireland. This morning students were given a bit more time to stock up on goodies for home. Moms and Dads have much to look forward to...in addition to the safe return of their children!
As we began to head to the ministry center, we were stopped by a lovely lady who informed us of a promotion that was going on at the grocery store we were about to pass...they were giving out free hamburgers and chicken! It was a total God thing, as it saved us a bundle on budget money, as well as giving us opportunity to interact with several Irish folks, including one of Rebekah's friends who we had me at the picnic on Sunday!
We arrived at the ministry center to prepare for kids camp and were so blessed with more great weather, which gives us great opportunities to take the children outside to burn some energy. Our teens led skits, music, crafts, games...they did it all. Most importantly, they loved on these children, incredibly. We continue to see God using these avenues as expressions of His love. Please pray in particular for tomorrow, when the gospel message will be clearly given.
Several Irish teens joined us for dinner and our evening activities. We grabbed fish and chips at one of the best places in Dublin...it's been visited by an enormous list of celebrities...and we now know why! Delicious! We then headed back to city center to go to the opening session of Urban Soul. While we won't be participating in the entire week, we were happy to get our team there for a session and an opportunity to interact with Irish teens. They had a blast!
I began a list in my journal today of 'God things'! As I reflected on the week and kept writing, I filled a page easily. All that to say, your prayers are so vital and so felt! We are so grateful for the many people in the states who have partnered with us. We are all stretching and growing and thankful for the opportunity to serve here in Ireland!
