Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Autumn Retreat! Get Amongst It!

We got back from Autumn retreat this weekend, and now that I have internet I thought I'd update on that and the past week.

Autumn retreat: We had heaps of fun partnering with the Street Church. The theme was community, so we spent time looking at the purpose of Christian community. Everywhere in the bible that there is an intentional community in the Bible, it is for the express purpose of showing God's glory. So as a community we spent time in prayer for our ministry and impact on campus and in Wellington. We also got to do team-building activities and hear testimonies of those who have been impacted by student life. I got to know three young women really well; Joane, Jessana, and Sarah who are all keen to get plugged in to student life. I am really looking forward to mentoring these girls and growing in faith alongside them.

making a pyramid at Autumn Retreat

Last week: In the evenings we've been making phone calls to set up appointments with students who want to know more about faith, growing closer to God, or about our organization. We meet with students and have conversations about the gospel, about having a relationship with Christ, and if they are keen we get them plugged into a bible study. It has been fun to see where people's schedules fit together and organize bible studies and connect with women. Their desire to know the Lord breaks my heart and gives me hope for the city of Wellington!

Monday, March 8, 2010

two peices of foam? upgrade!

We finally moved into our lovely flat, only a 25 minute walk uphill (everything is uphill in Wellington) to campus. We still don't have internet, so my update will be brief, but I wanted to let everyone know that the transition was smooth and we are blessed to have been left many amenities from past teams.

The best part is that I have now upgraded from sleeping on one peice of foam to sleeping on two peices of foam on top of a box spring! I know it sounds like I am being facetious, but I am actually pretty pumped about having two cushy peices of foam instead of a mattress! It's really comfortable and it's really nice to have a bedroom space to work on ministry stuff! Pictures of our humble abode to be posted soon!

Thank you for all of your prayers!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

February Fotos

It has been a hectic week so far, and it isn't over yet, but I wanted to share with you all some fotos from February.

Enjoy!

February Fotos from Ashley Kohl on Vimeo.