almost there

Quick update on the goings on of my last week here...

All the souvenirs and gifts are bought! I'm already starting to pack up some stuff...only three more days until we fly out to Sydney.

Last week, Polly and I helped serve at a community meal. The people were mostly nice, and it was great to serve others. One thing that has struck me here in Australia is that you don't see the homeless populations here like you do in America, even in the big cities. They are obviously around; they just stay hidden. Another think that hit me was the concept of gratefulness. I know that I take so much for granted, and I saw that in some of the people we served. They thought they were entitled to the meal, even if they came late and we had run out.  That just rubbed me the wrong way, but then I wondered about myself and staying with these different families. Have I shown them the appreciation they deserve?

Another deviation from the schedule was going to Wellington Point on Thursday to initiate conversations with people about Jesus. One girl, Christy, seemed keen, but she said she didn't have time. She believes that something is out there, but has never really sat down to think about it. Please pray that God will make her spirit restless, so she questions what she believes, and that He will put Christians in her life who will share with her about Jesus.

We had our last RE classes yesterday. All of the kids told us "bye forever." It was kind of funny because they'll just tell you how it is. It is bye forever.

One of the big tasks I had in the office while here was typing up all of the church contacts into a new pastoral care system. 350 families to be entered. Such a time-consuming task, but I finished on Monday!!!

Tonight the Watoto children's choir is performing. The kids just arrived to the church! I think it is going to be an amazing night!!!

Besides youth tomorrow night, the last three days are just going to be spending time with people and saying good-bye. I'm so excited to go home. Some of the girls were commenting on it last night =D This will probably be the last post until I get to Sydney or even home.

God bless!