For lack of a better term, we had a NFocus corporate family retreat a few weekends ago at Innisbrook. Basically, our families stayed over for sometime together following a Publix event the night before. It was a fun little break for us all. Maybe this is the start of an annual volleyball game for us. (left to right: Jimmy, Drew, Joe, Ben, Jim, Rob, I think Mac is hidden behind Joe). You can check out a few more images from the game at my Flickr account.
We had a great day today at our church. Ed spoke a great word to us as we looked at the importance of our church the body of Christ - an interdependent and unique group united with the purpose of sharing His light. May it be so in me this week.
We had a great day this past Sunday at our Church. Ed gave a wonderful message on the "Purpose Of The Resurrection". Christ resurrection gives power to the believer and hope to the unbeliever.
My greatest point during the day came somewhere between the Lima Bean greenhouses and the Songsters beautiful rendition of Here, Am I. It was during the praise teams leading of That's Why We Praise Him, when I looked down and saw two very young girls dancing to the music. It was great.
Today, may I be empowered by His resurrection to dance with joy.
This blog actually comes from my missionary friend Jennifer in China. You can keep up with her via her blog at http://www.xanga.com/jenmusic.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Good news - it's 75 degrees right now!!! I was outside earlier, wearing sunglasses (that gets even more stares, BTW) and enjoying the sunshine. I really wish I could post pictures, you should see this. It's beautiful when spring comes to our little corner of China.
So the other day I was walking to meet some students for lunch, and something happened. It's happened before, but every time it does it's really strange. I was walking along, listening to my iPod and looking around, when all of the sudden I thought, "I live in China! I live in China? No way! That's the weirdest thing I've ever heard!" That's pretty much the internal monologue, verbatim.
Does that ever happen to anyone else, when you're somewhere and doing something and you think, "This is impossible. I can't really be a mother/work in an office/be a clown for Ringling Brothers/insert your choice here"? It's so bizarre when that happens.
But it's not a bad thing, I think. Aside from the momentary disorientation, it was good to be reminded of the privilege and excitement of living and working in China. I remember when I first came and just stared at all the signs in Chinese, and now it's so commonplace I barely look anymore. Well, I'm looking again, and feeling the wonder I felt when I first came. I'm very thankful that Father refreshes us when we need to be refreshed, and sometimes it happens just by remembering where he has put us.
Have a great day - zaijian!
