Yesterday the focus of class was orientation. We each shared our journey that brought us to Crossroads Discipleship Training School. It was great learning everyone's story.
Today our lectures began with Ellene Boden speaking on intercession. Here are a few excerpts: God will never leave you where His grace can not keep you.
Stop praying in desparation and start praying in faith.
In the afternoon, we spent time getting to know each other better- both during and after class. We enjoyed the warmer weather and sitting in the sun talking with other students and staff.
We had chapel service tonight. It was adorable when four of the little children were so worn out from the day that they were sound asleep in their parents arms. I don't get to hold Annalise in my arms while she sleeps much anymore. It was a joy. Alayna fell asleep too, but she was in another row. Lisa enjoyed cuddling her.
The message was about giving ourselves entirely to Jesus. The base director challenged us to think about what we are willing to give up to fully serve Him. It was an engaging message.
Adriana has found the library. So I had to go find her after the dinner bell had rung. It didn't take too many guesses as to her whereabouts.
The 3 year old son of some staff was another story. Nobody had seen him for a long time and though many searched for him, he couldn't be found. When I went to get Annalise for dinner, I went to the room of her new friend Anna, whose mom is in class with Lisa and me. Annalise and Anna were dancing away in Anna's room to some music. Guess who was there with them. I brought the little guy down, much to the relief of his mom.
Community life is different in many ways than having your own house in a subdivision.
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Hello Everyone!
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone is happy and exhausted! Are there any children there Adriana and Alexie's age? I think Adriana could find a library in the jungle! Good for her! I received a fax from Tom Corbin today at Michiana Linens telling me all 52 sets of scrubs were ready for me to pickup. He says he wondered what happened to us last year!
Take care,
Brenda
PS - Annalise, I will not tell Noah about your other interest!
aww, reading these makes me feel a little bit like i'm living back in on campus housing in sringfield...sounds like the girls are adjusting well;)
ReplyDeleteThere are some girls Adriana's and Alexie's age although Alexie is just as likely hanging out with the boys and Adriana with the Korean ladies. It's good that they have some books here because we found out we wouldn't be able to use the public library in Salem.
ReplyDeleteWe did find out you could work at this or any other base as mission builders. This would involve some work projects on the base.
This would be something the Cornerstone team could do. They have hospitality rooms as well for visitors here on the base in Salem. It is $10/day per adult and $2.50 per child and includes food and lodging.
Thanks for the mail!