Today the temp. reached 109 degrees, yet we decided to go to a park to have a picnic anyways! I had a great time, a group of the DTS took off for a nature walk, and I got to see emus, kangaroos and even koala bears! I was so excited! We ate some burgers and mystery bags (sausages)-- oh, and I found a spider that's just smaller than the length of my hand! Ew.
We had lectures on praise, worship and evangelism. The usual topics to get us off and going, I think. During the evangelism lecture it was announced that every thursday from here out we will be going to a local mall, the midpoint of the adolescent hang-out. There we will have the opportunity to invite young people to Youth Street, strike up conversations and let them know about God. I feel a little uneasy about this, not only is it out of my comfort zone, but it seems so impersonal and I don't know how to take it. But, I feel that way about many things here, but I'm totally open to difference. I'm going to keep my heart and mind open to all these new things to see what God has to show me, I guess.
Tonight I along with 5 others made dinner for 100 people. Fresh cut salad and spaghetti with meatballs. Let me just tell you that if you have never experienced cooking over a giant stove for two straight hours in a non-airconditioned kitchen in 109 degree heat-- it's not that easy! Despite the heat, I did have some fun though... I plugged in my iPod and jammed out to Jack Johnson and Bob Marley; the other workers say I have great taste in 'kitchen working' music. Yep. That's right! So, this is now my job for the rest of my time here in Newcastle. Every single day for two hours I work in the kitchen to prepare dinner, then assist with the dishes afterwards. Also, in the mornings directly after breakfast I am sent outside to do yard work. I don't mind these chores yet, but they keep my busy!
There's a thunder and lightning storm going on right now. The rain is hot and the lightning reflects off the black/purple clouds. It's beautiful. I hope it continues throughout the night to cool off tomorrow and to give me music to fall asleep to.
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:D Kangaroos! Thunderstorm! How cool.
ReplyDeleteYAY i'm glad you got to see your animals :)
ReplyDeleteand your jobs sound fun, at least you are working with people instead of in a little room with no one! oh and i'm prettty jealous that its summer there! 109 degrees sounds so much better than 40 :p
and the last thing that you wrote sounds absolutely breathtaking. Hopefully you have time to take pictures of the pretty sights! :)
Looking good! I'm so proud of your faith that got you there. I'm so grateful for a God who loves you that much! Your faith that openned the door to miracles continues to affect our lives and the lives of your friends every day. I am growing into a new awareness of God working in my life, thanks to your faith, Steph. Keep believing. Love, Mom
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