Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Internet Problems
Apologies for not updating sooner. We've been having trouble with our internet connection at our host home. The internet there works for accessing the internet, but has been refusing to send emails or update the blog (details for the techies: trouble with the post form action).
But to summarize what we tried to post earlier unsuccessfully, we spent the last two days planning what is upcoming and discussing our expectations for the trip and getting an orientation at the church. Today we are breaking up into three teams. Two of the teams will be going into schools to teach lessons, and one team will be blessing a new mom from the church.
We are adjusting quickly to the time-change. Our host families are each perfect matches. Doors are opening to go into schools. Just yesterday a new door opened for us to give a 90 minute assembly at a school, in addition to the two schools (a primary school 2nd and 6th grade, and a high school scripture class) we will be speaking at today. Continue to pray the speaking opportunities God has given us will reach people with the hope in Jesus Christ, and for more doors to open!
As far as transportation, a solution is working itself out, as a couple of the families have spare vehicles they are willing to lend us. Driving is an ideal solution since we are staying in the suburbs where the public transportation is limited, and our destinations scattered. But as you are probably aware, in Australia they drive on the left side of the road, which is a bit of an adjustment for us. So please keep in your prayers that this would come naturally to us, that we'd have wisdom in deciding who should be our drivers, that those who drive would be confident in their ability to navigate the Australian roads safely, and of course that the Lord would send his angels out to protect us and keep us out of harm's way.
Prayer Requests:
* Team Unity
* Open Doors to speaking in Schools
* Divine inspiration of what to speak
* Safe Driving
* Logistics would be worked out supernaturally
But to summarize what we tried to post earlier unsuccessfully, we spent the last two days planning what is upcoming and discussing our expectations for the trip and getting an orientation at the church. Today we are breaking up into three teams. Two of the teams will be going into schools to teach lessons, and one team will be blessing a new mom from the church.
We are adjusting quickly to the time-change. Our host families are each perfect matches. Doors are opening to go into schools. Just yesterday a new door opened for us to give a 90 minute assembly at a school, in addition to the two schools (a primary school 2nd and 6th grade, and a high school scripture class) we will be speaking at today. Continue to pray the speaking opportunities God has given us will reach people with the hope in Jesus Christ, and for more doors to open!
As far as transportation, a solution is working itself out, as a couple of the families have spare vehicles they are willing to lend us. Driving is an ideal solution since we are staying in the suburbs where the public transportation is limited, and our destinations scattered. But as you are probably aware, in Australia they drive on the left side of the road, which is a bit of an adjustment for us. So please keep in your prayers that this would come naturally to us, that we'd have wisdom in deciding who should be our drivers, that those who drive would be confident in their ability to navigate the Australian roads safely, and of course that the Lord would send his angels out to protect us and keep us out of harm's way.
Prayer Requests:
* Team Unity
* Open Doors to speaking in Schools
* Divine inspiration of what to speak
* Safe Driving
* Logistics would be worked out supernaturally
