So we have left Capernwray for 10 days this last week really did fly by and so will these next 3 weeks. So a brief recap of the week, if I can remember all that even happened. I am not sure if I can but it was a busy week full of last minute prep for outreach. Mon-thurs we had lectures on Philippians by Andy Thomas and we had Getting the King out of the Boy by Rob again. We had a lot of group time and we did interactive group where we played games and we had our last new testament group and we talked and encouraged each other for outreach. We also had a lot of work to do for outreach and so I worked on my message that I am giving next Sun, I am hoping it goes well I feel like it will go wonderfully. I swam a lot this week and spent time talking with people and hanging out with whoever. A very memorable moment was thursday when a girl named Danae and my dear friend Trevor had themselves a wedding at school. They got married. I don't know why and it wasn't actually real, but I guess since James could have a lot of fake girl friendsthey could have a legit fake wedding. They really went all out, with photographer and a DJ and bridesmaids, groomsmen's and don't forget the family and friends. They dressed up did a photo shoot even had bachelorette and bachelor Party and a reception thursday evening. It was quite the event, a bit ridiculous but a lot of fun to be had. This week was a tad emotion, I found out about Mj getting into an accident and then a lot of stress and drama at school. Its all a bit irrelevant when you think about it but it has been hard, and has made me realize I am ready to go home but at the same time now being away from school and home I want to go back to school. I miss my friends from school.
So as you may know I am in Sale a place near Manchester for my outreach, which is 10 days long. We got here Friday around 5pm after getting lost for an hour we were suppose to get there at 4 but got lost and got stuck between two cars almost hitting one. Driving around here is insane truly, I don't think I would ever try driving around this place. And so Friday was youth group which started off with primary school group called Rock, which was crazy and loud and then there was the middle school aged group which is called Rockets. Last of all there was a group called Projects which is for the senior high aged kids. That one was a lot of fun, they talked and really got involved in the games. Sophie and Kat from our team went off to a cell group for teen girls, its what we know as a small group. They had a lot of fun getting to know the girls and they came back really excited for the week to come.
Saturday was a sort of busy day. For some reason I was just really exhausted and tired and had very little energy at all. However we did morning team time followed by a little bit of prayer visiting. Which is a very interesting experience, it is not really my cup of tea, I would rather talk to people over coffee or be behind the scene setting up. None the less this is all about doing new things and challenging myself. So we went out had a few no thanks and a yes for sure and a lot of no one being home. We went out in teams of two one church member with one Capernwray student. When we got back to the church we had set up for the Women's event in the evening. So  all the girls stayed behind for that and worked alongside Mary Loo from Canada and Emma who were in charge. So we set up tables, and decorated and did food prep, which is the fun part of a ob if you ask me. We went back to our host families and had dinner and then went back to enjoy the evening talking to people and eating lots of food. They had the desserts in little shot glasses and then there were all sorts of crafts and even some deco patch. We had to stay and clean up afterwards but overall it was good night. I got to talk to a few ladies from dublin and scotland originally who hadn't been to church in a while and were thinking of coming again.
Sunday is church of course and so me and Jochen went of to Sale West Church where Jochen did a message and I just got volunteered last minute to say a few things and then the rest of out team split up and did kids program. They did puppets and a drama as well as some kids worship, they were at Sale West as well as St. Marys. It was a long morning because following the service was a bring and share lunch and then a lot of chatting with the members. Now is just a time of rest and prep which will be followed by another evening service which I am looking forward to. We also have been eating so much food here I swear I have already gained 5lbs this week.
I am so very tired for some reason and I feel like I have a lot to do but I am not in the mood to prepare so pray for the strength to do the stuff I have to get done as well as sleep and health. I feel like I might be getting sick, I have also been waking up with weird dreams and becoming rather tired from a lack of proper sleep. Pray for my team as we go out to do more work this week that we may have strength and be able to fend off the enemy but also that all the stuff we have to do will go amazing. I have faith that we will do great and that God is going to use us in amazing ways. Oh as well pray for my friend Mj who is going for surgery on Monday to get a disc replaced in her neck.
Thanks I love you all and miss you as well. I am done school in 3 weeks and then traveling for 3 weeks Ill be home before you know it!!