The team broke bread this morning with the members of Shanganagh Bible Church, and after a time of worship, Dr. Van Dine continued his session in the book of Romans and the concept of resurrection living.
After another spectacular lunch, a few of the team joined up with a handful of assembly members and went out to the Sugar Loaf, a mountain just ten minutes from our lodgings here in Glenmaris house. The trail was about a half hour hike up from the car-park, and the summit offered a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding towns, not to mention the nearby Irish sea.
The day served as a time to recharge the batteries and unwind before the pace picks up in the days to follow, God willing. It was a time of good food and good fellowship.
The team traveled out to Bray, a neighboring town about ten minutes away, to a small assembly there (which has been in existence since before the second world war), where Brian was given the opportunity to share from the pulpit from the book of Acts, along with a special number sung by Heidi, and Josh sharing his testimony. It was an encouraging time for both parties and the team will be returning on Tuesday night for their weekly bible study, God willing.
The team returned to the Shanganagh church just as Jim wrapped up his second to last session in the book of Romans, having finished up to the midpoint of Chapter 8. Soon after, both the team and the assembly enjoyed a special time of worship and heard a number of testimonies and encouraging stories that truly lifted the spirits, and did the job of setting our sights and hearts on the work that is laid out before us, in Jesus name.
Tomorrow, God willing, Kid's club will start up. This as well as some additional magazine delivery and the first round of door to door work here in the Shankill area. Jim will also be finishing up his sessions in Romans and the hope for the team is to pay a visit to the gypsies (also known as 'travellers'), and get involved in any way we can on this rather interesting evangelical front. In all these areas, prayers are requested, that all would be done in the strength of Christ, and not by the arm of flesh.
-Josh George, filling in for Brian Kramer
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Weekend with Shanganagh Bible Church
Victor outside Dublin Castle
Josh and Victor at the Islam info booth in Dublin
Shanganagh Bible Church enjoying a meal together outside Glenmaris House, the assembly's new home, during its annual retreat
Welcoming Ivett Bustillo, our new team member - we're glad she finally made it!
Dr. Van Dine speaking on Romans 6-8 during the SBC retreat
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