Was in London last night with Liz and Chris seeing the brilliant Maroon 5, and their supporting act (and one of Liz's fav bands) Dashboard Confessional.
It was really good to be able to sing at the top of my voice and actually feel the pain this morning when I woke up! I came crashing back to the real world quite quickly, remembering what had happened before the night of great music and better crowd interaction than some of the previous events I've been too.
We had normal services in the morning, both with anointing at the end. God does amazing things in anointing, it's a mystery as to what, but somethings happening. Advent is changing it's flavour here.
Then we had Christingle in the afternoon. The children and young people were amazing and as per usual we missed que's and made mistakes, but got raving reviews from pretty much every one!
Those who play Mary at St Hugh's seem to be in the category of 'most nervous person prior to performance' but we prayed and God saved! So, next up is a panto! 12 days and counting, argh!
If you are in Luton, there is room at 'The Inn Party' for every one, give me a bell if you want a ticket. 15th December, 6.30pm.
Roll on December!!
Monday, December 03, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Obligatory
This post feels a bit obligatory, there hasn't been much happening since I got back from Eastbourne, apart from the crazy snow on Sunday night (but I was tucked up nice and warm in a duvet watching Ewan and Charley on the "Long way down").
God did answer some prayers this week. On Sunday morning (in Eastbourne) a new friend prayed for an opening into a school, within the last week I have had two phone calls and a personal invitation to attend staff briefing (which so far I have tried, in vain, to get to). The head of BWA came in to shake hands with me on Wednesday, very excited.
Over the next 3 weeks BWA year 7 & 8 will be spending time in church. Woop! Jesus is amazing. God is working through school...
I'm teaching about HIV/AIDs at the end of the week, a little bit scared by this one, because I'm not an expert and I'm pretty sure I need to read up about current medical thinking.
Saw some good friends on Saturday and am very excited about the imminent arrival of their baby girl!
Today The Times magazine T2 was taken over by teenagers from North London, talking about (surprise, surprise) what it means (to them) to be a teenager. I think I'm going to use this soon, and see what my teenagers think...
God did answer some prayers this week. On Sunday morning (in Eastbourne) a new friend prayed for an opening into a school, within the last week I have had two phone calls and a personal invitation to attend staff briefing (which so far I have tried, in vain, to get to). The head of BWA came in to shake hands with me on Wednesday, very excited.
Over the next 3 weeks BWA year 7 & 8 will be spending time in church. Woop! Jesus is amazing. God is working through school...
I'm teaching about HIV/AIDs at the end of the week, a little bit scared by this one, because I'm not an expert and I'm pretty sure I need to read up about current medical thinking.
Saw some good friends on Saturday and am very excited about the imminent arrival of their baby girl!
Today The Times magazine T2 was taken over by teenagers from North London, talking about (surprise, surprise) what it means (to them) to be a teenager. I think I'm going to use this soon, and see what my teenagers think...
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Eastbourne
The sun also rises... into my window on Friday morning, the most wonderful thing I've seen in a while, so I took a picture
Eastbourne is great, I was the youngest in my hotel, but luckily I had some great friends to chill out with during the days of the weekend
This was one of the views from my balcony. I don't think I'll be staying in that particular hotel again, but it was gorgeous.
The conference I was at I mainly used for networking/meeting other youth workers who I'd otherwise never see. It was a brilliant opportunity.
Eastbourne is great, I was the youngest in my hotel, but luckily I had some great friends to chill out with during the days of the weekend
This was one of the views from my balcony. I don't think I'll be staying in that particular hotel again, but it was gorgeous.
The conference I was at I mainly used for networking/meeting other youth workers who I'd otherwise never see. It was a brilliant opportunity.
Monday, November 12, 2007
What's happenin'?
This is a question I get asked regularly, normally I have no clue myself. Today I feel as if I'm on the inside, fully aware of what's going on, not only in church, but in my own head.
Clearly this makes a change from everyday life!
Some of the more exciting things happening are:
* the young people/young adults of St Hugh's are heading to Uganda in summer '08. Logistically this could be a headache, prayers/emotional support much needed.
* Christingle is in the hands of the young people again, pray for God inspired moments and the 'coming together at the last moment'-ness that church is famous for!
* I've got two conferences this week (wohoo!), I need to be well (haven't been since last week) to maximise effect of networking.
In other news -we will not be interviewing for a second youth worker this time round. Oh well, God's got other plans...
Clearly this makes a change from everyday life!
Some of the more exciting things happening are:
* the young people/young adults of St Hugh's are heading to Uganda in summer '08. Logistically this could be a headache, prayers/emotional support much needed.
* Christingle is in the hands of the young people again, pray for God inspired moments and the 'coming together at the last moment'-ness that church is famous for!
* I've got two conferences this week (wohoo!), I need to be well (haven't been since last week) to maximise effect of networking.
In other news -we will not be interviewing for a second youth worker this time round. Oh well, God's got other plans...
Sunday, November 04, 2007
A day...
... where you wish your mum was around to take a picture.
But she was in essex and I was in Luton, so here's my self portrait.
Just before I headed to St Mary's (the big church in the town centre) to speak at their 10am service on Luke 11v1-10.
As I finished I got some encouraging words. It was lovely to be back for just a short time. I really enjoy sharing with other churches, it makes my happy.
But she was in essex and I was in Luton, so here's my self portrait.
Just before I headed to St Mary's (the big church in the town centre) to speak at their 10am service on Luke 11v1-10.
As I finished I got some encouraging words. It was lovely to be back for just a short time. I really enjoy sharing with other churches, it makes my happy.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly pt 2
The poster a few of the young people made.
The second attempt at building a slum, which was a luxury. The roof stayed up all night and they really worked as a tem. I'm proud of them!!
Brave, brave souls, who stayed out both nights and did an amazing job at pulling together. They stopped complaining after a bit and even polished off the dhal I made.
Iain very kindly brought heat and light, so we went to bed warm on Saturday night.
So there we have it. We survived the weekend and have begun to collect money, starting with £200 from church! (there is still time to give at http://www.justgiving.com/slumsurvivorlewsey It's amazing the amount of support we had during the weekend. Lots of people came to visit us and some people stopped on the street to ask what was going on.
Sunday morning was spent leading the 11am, and they did so well, for having about 8 hours sleep all weekend!
Back to school and back to routine. Really looking forward to this term church-wise. I just love the run up to Christmas!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly Pt 1
Well, yet again St Hugh's youth and friends were blessed with amazing non-rainy weather for Thorpe Park. I'm sitting at home with Jed (the goldfish) reflecting on a very interesting day!
Thats the main social trip of the year and now we are gearing up for a full-on weekend.
Prayers, if you can/are willing:
* That we have good weather
* That we learn something about God's heart for the poor
* That we don't get on each other's nerves too much
* That we get some sleep
* That the service we are running would be real and honest, teaching the church about the one billion that live in Slums
* That we raise our target (give at http://www.justgiving.com/slumsurvivorlewsey - thanks!)
Hope everyone who gets a half term is enjoying it, and if you are doing Slum Survivor this weekend, my prayers go out to you!
Thats the main social trip of the year and now we are gearing up for a full-on weekend.
Prayers, if you can/are willing:
* That we have good weather
* That we learn something about God's heart for the poor
* That we don't get on each other's nerves too much
* That we get some sleep
* That the service we are running would be real and honest, teaching the church about the one billion that live in Slums
* That we raise our target (give at http://www.justgiving.com/slumsurvivorlewsey - thanks!)
Hope everyone who gets a half term is enjoying it, and if you are doing Slum Survivor this weekend, my prayers go out to you!
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