Time Flies!

I didn't have internet in my room at the Sunflower this year, which is why I didn't blog. If you'd like to read what Troy managed to get up, check out his blog.

It was an amazing week. I love seeing the Horizons team in Jamaica. Partially because I don't get to hang out with them much since I'm at school and also because it's fun to see "old and new together".

One of the highlights for me was St. James Infirmary. We did a show for a bunch of older men who had disabilities ranging from blindness to complete immobility. Since I didn't really have much to do for the show I spent a lot of time with the guys. I "danced" with a few of them and talked to them. One of the blind guys who stayed inside asked me how I would like a blind husband, I told him I didn't think it would work out since I lived in the United States. They were all very sweet and I think our visit meant a lot to them.

Another great moment was the first night show when Kalena and I talked to a young girl, around 11, about the particularities of salvation. Here in Jamaica baptism is very important in all the churches, so important that people often get it confused with salvation. I asked her first if she thought you needed to be baptized to be saved. She said no. Then, I asked what saves you and she said asking Christ for forgiveness. So far so good, but then I asked what makes you a Christian and she said being baptized. My last question was where do you go if you die after you've asked forgiveness, but before you have the chance to be baptized. She didn't know. Kalena and I explained what we could about salvation and pointed her to the criminal on the cross. It was exciting for me because I love sharing the gospel and I got the chance to see Kalena share the gospel. She has really grown up and is serious about her faith. I still can't believe she's already in high school!

The week had many ups and downs. It was fantastic having Ginger and Rusty on the trip. I literally cried out of joy when Ginger got tot he airport. At the same time, God had prepared some trials for me. This week has shown me a lot of the ways I've grown in the past 5 years and the areas I still need to grow in.

A team from Sun Valley in Arizona is flying in today. They've probably already landed. If I understood correctly they and most of the interns will head to Kingston immediately after lunch. Dick, Karra and I will be staying in Mo Bay, because there will not be enough seats for us in the vehicles they're taking to Kingston. I will be sad to miss out on more Kingston ministry, but Dick, Karra and I will try to use the time wisely to prepare for next week and some stuff for next year.

Thank you for keeping us all in your prayers even while I wasn't blogging.

Side note: my camera broke =(