On Sunday we finally made it to Maude's Ice Cream Shop in Newcastle for some "sinner watching". It was actually a bit disappointing, because we had hoped to meet and talk to some of the godless masses but they didn't seem interested in us. If I'm truthful, I was also disappointed in my own shyness. We took a card game (Phase 10) and played cards until we got dirty looks from the people behind the counter, then went for a walk on the beach. I didn't expect there to be so many people out and about during the church hours. I wonder if any of them were thinking about "the things of the Lord and eternity." I imagine they would have plenty of thoughts if we listened. Lord, help us. Lord, help me.
On Monday we went down to the village of Rostrevor for the night. We visited a place called the Christian Renewal Centre, which would be similar in outlook to an International House of Prayer, but not 24/7 prayer meetings, just several times a day. We really connected with them, though, which was refreshing. We also stayed at a really nice Bed&Breakfast called Glenbeigh. They won't have a website for several months, but one could probably google "glenbeigh rostrevor bed breakfast" and get them. It was £50 for the night for an en suite room with a great view of the Carlingsford Lough. We would highly recommend them. Also, we got one of the best Ulster Fry's ever for breakfast. Mmmm.
Tuesday night we went to visit a young couple in the village. I'd met Andrew when I went to Mannafest with the local youth group a couple weeks ago. We just went by to say hi, but ended up eating our dinner there and then talking for three hours. They are really nice people and it's so nice to talk with someone our age. Andrew's wife Talitha is from the Netherlands and they met on an OM ship. It does take some getting used to, though, to just go to someone's house and stay for hours without phoning first. Feels rude, but it's not here.
Today we sang for a "seniors group" at the Presbyterian Church. We did some folk songs and some hymns. It was a hoot.
Well, I think that's enough for now. Keep praying for us, that we be sensitive to God's voice.
Mark
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Hi guys, I have enjoyed looking through some of your pictures. I am doing an evaluation on your blog spot for my eng.104 class this semester. It s working out great cause I get to read and see how you are doing while doing my schoolwork. I made a comment on two of your pictures. that is classy! I also feel classy, to be able to make comments Can I say that like that?
Also this provides me oppurtunity to remember to pray for you all.
Even though I missed church last sunday. I heard that we were reading in Acts 4, praying about speaking bold. Im asking our Lord that you too speak the name of Jesus boldly as God sends his Spirit to you, to do so. Don't be so concerned about being shy, God knows you and knows how to use you. He is the One who called you all there. Amen. Love Ya.
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