not going to happen …
Sorry, folks, but I’m just not going to be able to post this week. We’ve had the Kids for Hope group at the Windermere Centre (still do until Monday) and it’s been days of 8.30am to midnight all week. It’s been wonderful and worthwhile, though, watching the children being to “unfold” and blossom. They’ve found the freedoma nd beauty startling and both positive and negative. Positively, they’ve discovered that it’s both possible and safe to say what they really think and feel. Negatively, they’ve ahd to cope with guilt and worry: they’ve been enjoying themselves, they’re safe and they’ve been given a huge privilege at real cost to their families (for example, the $100 each had to pay to cross the bridge into Jordan to catch the plane will feed their families – most of whom are unemployed because of the situation – for a month). Meanwhile, they’re aware of their families suffering and being in danger. That hasn’t been easy to deal with.
One thing that is worth reporting: I did a Bible Study on the Prodigal Son with them, and got them into groups, identifying with each of the main characters. The comments and insights were astounding! It has been exciting and humbling to be part of the programme.
Please pray for them as they travel back on Monday night. Pray for them as they are determined to take what they’ve learned and experienced back to their communities and make a positive difference.
I’ll post Monday next week. Sorry to ahve let you down.
Please don’t feel bad about it, your website is always interesting and thought provoking, but we should all be able to cope far better with your use of time this week than your guests if you had made the other choice.
Janet Conway
22 July, 2006 at 2:22 pm
You’re doing great work. Keep it up.
Peter Cutts
22 July, 2006 at 9:10 pm
Dont feel too bad Lawrence, I am sure those who use your blog will understand. The young people and children you have had in your care at the Windermere Centre have needed your attention and I’m sure they will go back home knowing that there is hope and that there are people who care about their situation and want to help.
Lindy
22 July, 2006 at 9:11 pm
I was at General Assembly this year and was privileged to hear and enjoy your Bible study sessions. Have you any plans to publish these in the near future ?
Tom
22 July, 2006 at 9:15 pm
Even though I am preaching tomorrow I still forgive you for the non posting. It is a far, far better thing you do……………
In view of the activity on Israel’s part this week, you will feel very much closer to the issue with this group in the Centre. Will it ever end?
Keith
22 July, 2006 at 11:30 pm