On Friday and Saturday I went on a men's retreat up on top of a hill on one of the farms. We came on Friday afternoon, and after we set up the trailer, Doug and I went to an American football game in the local high school. Even though Doug was giving me a running explanation of what's happening, I still left more confused than when I came. A nice touch to the experience though was when Jordan went up to the commentator's box and told the guy there was an British person here so could we all welcome him. So the commentator read this out over the PA, and Doug told me to stand up and wave in front of the stadium - a bit scary, but still a nice touch from Jordan.
The two photos show the marching band which came on afterthe game had finished. They played the theme tune to James Bond.
After the game we went back to the campsite. We camped out for a night there (Doug cheated and took his trailer to sleep in, and of course, I didn't object). There was about 12 of us I think, and we went clay pigeon shooting, quad biking through the woods, horse riding, and a few other things.
This is a photo of the quad bike I was riding.
The guy who owned the field where we camped out had
built loads of trails in the surrounding woods,
and it was great to go through them on it.
Doug and I cheated and set up this camper to sleep in instead of tents.
Even better, it had 2 double beds!
The two above photos show an old cattle trailer that
had been converted into a mobile kitchen and bedroom.
The guy who owned the field where we camped out had
built loads of trails in the surrounding woods,
and it was great to go through them on it.
Doug and I cheated and set up this camper to sleep in instead of tents.Even better, it had 2 double beds!
The two above photos show an old cattle trailer thathad been converted into a mobile kitchen and bedroom.
On Sunday morning I decided to go to both services to see what they're both like - which meant I had to get up at half 6 in the morning! I met many people there, including the youth group=, and I played with the worship band during offertory, which i really enjoyed doing, and something that I'll probably be doing a lot of over the coming weeks.
Tuesday to Saturday, I'll be going up to Biloxi in Mississippi with a missions team to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina rebuild their homes.
This is a photo of me outside Grays Chapel.This was the only day in the first week where it was cloudy!
4 comments:
Hey Chris,
Sounds like you are having a blast (as they say over there). I think you will experience some amazing things in the time you are in Mississippi. Keep posting so we can keep up with what you're up to. Say 'hi' to everyone at GC from us.
Hi Chris
The retreat sounds great, hope you managed to stay on the quad bike!
Did you really get up at 6.30 - No you didn't - you are kidding right?! ;oO
Let us know how you go on in Biloxi.
It all sounds wonderful. Take care of you. Can't wait to hear about Mississippi.
XXXXX
Hi Chris!
We miss you at Runway. It sounds like you're having a great time there though, and that the Millers are being really good hosts to you. (I never understood American Football either, by the way, but can still see the appeal of all those guys running around in tight trousers...)
I'm not sure your experiences compare to the excitement we've been having here; don't be jealous, but we have been having some cracking games of hide and seek. Your brothers have found some very novel hiding places. Perhaps you could introduce the idea to the church there? ;o)
It's great to read what you're up to and we'll definitely keep an eye on your blog entries. We were so excited by your ideas, I really hope you come home all fired up and raring to go! I'm sure Andy would like to add a comment about Hillsong, but I won't let him. You go and have a blast ;o)
The house re-building project particularly, sounds fab by the way. Good stuff.
Don't break too many American girls' hearts now, will you?
xxx
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