there's a first time for everything

i guess it's about time i wrote a post...

these past few weeks have been crazy busy with the ucf team here.  they've been such an encouragement to us interns and we are so excited that we've been able to spend time with them.  today was their first day in dunclug, and i think that they got a good taste of what it is like here.  as three of the girls on the team and i were walking around the estate praying and talking to people that we passed, a group of guys (from dunclug) ran past us with one of our soccer nets that they had stolen from the game going on at the pitch. after being cussed at by a 9 year old, we finally were able to get the net back with some help from some of the guys dwight and john have been hanging out with.  i think that this incident showed the team a little about what the kids are like here.  never the less, i think the team is excited to work here for the next few weeks...and i know that i am excited for them to be here, to introduce them to some of the girls that i've spent time with, and also for them to build relationships with people that we could follow up with once they are gone.  pray for the team this week as they are meeting people.  the atmosphere of the estate is a little dreary this week seeing as wednesday is the day for the big bonfire in dunclug.            

tomorrow elizabeth, hayley (our next door neighbor) and i are starting a bible study with katie, one of our friends that we've been hanging out with a lot.  we are so excited!  also, francine, another girl that i have spent a lot of time with, just came back from her two week holiday today.  i am hoping to hang out with her this week and really grow closer to and invest in her.    

on a different note...please pray for the church here in the community.  they are going through some changes and we would all appreciate your prayers.