Sunday 16 December 2012

Winter in Victoria


I can't believe I'm pretty much halfway through my time in Victoria.  It definitely hasn't been easy, but the Lord's grace was sufficient to bring me through.  I'm learning to take constructive criticism at work and to learn from mistakes.  And I'm trying to connect with the brothers to pursue the Lord on this lonely island.  I've got a good support group in my family and a few close spiritual companions who've been checking up on me, it's much appreciated.  In other news, I've been busy applying for part-time jobs and working on my co-op report.  I hope to do a better job keeping in touch with you all in the new year.  Super excited about leaving for California in 4 days!   

Gave Jerry a tour of downtown Victoria this past weekend.

He came to sleepover and we had some good fellowship.  And on Lord's day after the meeting we played 3 hours of basketball at the University of Victoria - soooo fun.


2 weeks ago we had a nice visit from Jerome, another co-op student in Victoria

So after the meeting we played around with the Christmas decorations in our meeting room.  We found Mr. and Mrs. Santa who would dance and talk with a touch of a button.  One of them didn't work so Peter was threatening to steal my camera batteries to use, haha.

We just had to include them in our traditional group photo

I made Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus hold hands, hehe


Beef noodle soup

Chilli chicken with green beans

Rotini with italian sausage

Porkchops

I'll quickly share some recent enjoyment from the Holy Word for Morning Revival.  I was touched that the real significance of prayer is to contact God in spirit and to absorb Him, not about whether or not our prayers are answered.  Also, the principle of prayer is that man must pray for God's will to be done before God can accomplish and carry it out.  Lord, gain worthwhile prayers from us, by praying to be in sweet fellowship with you, praying according to Your heart so You can have a way on this earth!

See some of you at the winter training!  Miss all y'all, keep in touch please.