Life is Lyrical, Bring on the Waves

I am thankful for mud, but also equally thankful for showers. Last night we went mud sliding and had an epic mud fight. Nuff` said.
Almost the entirety of this week was spent in Hermeneutics class. I would say my favorite part of class was making a video for our group project on the book of James. We walked into Crofton and interviewed people about perseverance and their experiences in that. It was very interesting hearing their responses!

On friday our youth group had a Spaghetti Auction Fundraiser for the different activities and things they do. Unfortunately, we had forgotten it was that night and showed up at the normal youth group time. However it turned out alright, and we helped with some kitchen-y things, clean-up, and of course--hanging out with the youth. (end of spaghetti auction)

Also this past weekend was the Juniors retreat here at Qwanoes. I worked in the kitchen for saturday afternoon. I made 29 pitchers of juice and 18 pitchers of ice water-- I am now the juice master! (Can I have a theme song?). After a great worship time in the office that night, I hung out and ate popcorn with Claire`s campers. They were so cute! They thought I was 25 and Australian. I don`t see where they get that idea, but I take it as a compliment. I also loved watching the kids` chapel/Q-town from the back of the room. They get so excited about the songs and about the Bible stories and it makes me excited with them. (creeping at the back)

The church service yesterday was pretty amazing too. Halfway through the service, the power went out, but it worked out perfectly in the sermon. I liked the ``unplugged`` vibe. I get a lot out of Pastor Mark`s speaking and I think next time I`m going to try to bring a notebook to write in so I have a better time remembering all the wonderful insights.
Seems like I can`t stay away from Duncan, BC on a Sunday! After church and an amazing lunch meal in Duncan, I went back again to church for a Praise Night. I really struggled with choosing to go to that or to the young adults group that chat with the homeless on Sundays. I weighed my options and decided to go to the praise night. I felt a little guilty about the choice, but on the way there decided it was for the best and it was too late to change my mind anyway. It was really refreshing for me and now I`m so glad I went! Life is a little more lyrical because I have songs stuck in my head, hehe.
Random thing I am doing--I am learning to crochet! Claire taught our room how, so now we are making toques!
Next stop--Going to Tofino today to go surfing!
Pray for good waves and for less homework stress. Oh boy...

Later dudes,
Jade