Jesus, you be lifted high.

Monday, Day 6: Monday, we talked about “What is Church?”. I mean to spend some serious time in the NT, especially Acts studying that and what I believe to be the truth and what the scripture says. Scripture is central. It really makes me think.. Then, we spent time reading 1 Timothy and we worked on the budget for the 1-weekers. By this time, it was pretty late in the afternoon, and I just decided to join some of my friends. We then ate at a restaurant styled as an American diner. There were pictures of Mustangs on the wall, a mural of the Hollywood sign, and Fresh Prince was on the TV. It was fun! They also had KILLER shakes. We'll be visiting this place often, as it is right next to where the 1-weekers stay in their time here.

Tuesday, Day 7: This day was definitely my most eventful thus far. After discussing our identity (The Spirit is the essence, the “saltiness” of the salt. It produces the fruit of the Spirit), Chris and I headed out on the overground.

After this, we walked the streets for a while so that I could gather my bearings.

After pointing me to the high school, C left to go home and I continued on. I moseyed around, observing the school, the people, and a few neighborhoods before returning to the high street. I entered a store labeled “Scope,” which as it turns out seems to be the equivalent of a Goodwill in the states. The women were absolutely darling and so welcoming. I bought 3 pounds worth of jewelry that easily would have cost me about 25-30 dollars in the states. Score! I would like to visit those women again! I began to wonder, then if they were believers.

Next, I entered a party decoration store that peculiarly enough, had American Independence Day decorations in its window. I then headed back toward the estate and the train station.

Then, I took the tube home. At one station, I saw/heard several American college-age guys. They were SO LOUD and vulgar. That must be how people here see Americans the way they do. Men like that only serve to confirm what the Londoners see on TV and perceive of Americans. After dinner at the flat, the boys had a dance party. HILarious. HYSterical.

Wednesday, Day 8: On Wednesday, "Ninja" taught on the first two facets of discipleship (Selection and Assocation). Then, I spent the rest of the afternoon creating the budget for the 1-Week teams. They come next Tuesday! After a lovely Italian potluck dinner at the flat, we headed out to our park to play. I played ultimate frisbee for the first time (Amanda's a stud) and it was SO fun! I for sure want to play it again. Sadly, our game was cut short by one of our girls cutting her foot on a rusty pipe (in the middle of a field!). The adventure of getting her back to the flat, though, was incredibly entertaining and she was such a good sport. The boys were good brothers and gave her piggy back rides all the way back!

Thursday, Day 9: Today, Andrew taught on the second two facets of discipleship (consecration and impartation) and we finished the budget (my task) for the first bunch of 1-Weekers.

After our time in the book of Philemon, we headed out to lunch. We had a great talk about the Father, about seasons in our lives, and about His will completely guiding and directing our lives and souls. John 6:68 still leaves me speechless sometimes.

So far, London is incredible. It is so hard to believe I've been here over a week. I'm learning LOADS and I just want to have a Luke here with me to record everything I dictate. haha. My thoughts are often of "my girls" back home and the ways that I can better and more intentionally disciple them.