Week 13!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” and “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 3:5 and 4:23

I had a great week! Harald and Reidun Nyen from Norway came to teach us about Relationships! The teaching was more directed towards relationships in general than romantic relationships. It was very practical and explained very well. There was lots of visuals used to help us remember things. It was nice to Harald and Reidun here! They have been married for 42 years and had lots of experience dealing with relationship issues. Harald had a very good teaching on how a man’s brain and a woman’s brain work. It definitely helped me realise the differences between men and women, and also helped me identify how I think and how I process things. We also discussed the foundations of relationships. It was a great week of teaching!

During the week, we had more free time than usual. We didn’t have an open meeting on Tuesday, so I didn’t have to set up the sound system or practice with the worship team. I spent much my free time walking. I listened to some preaching while walking through the forest, picking blueberries as I went. It was very relaxing. I really enjoy autumn. I love to walk through the forest and enjoy the colours, the cool breeze, the crisp scent in the air. I had a great time just walking. It reminded of home, of walking through around Centennial Park. Many memories there!

On Thursday I was able to lead worship in the morning! I had a great quiet time beforehand and I just spent time soaking in God's prescence and listened to some Jason Upton. I knew the worship session was going to go good! As soon as we starting worshipping, God came down in the room and the whole session went great! I didn’t pick any songs beforehand, and God just lead me the whole time! I really love leading worship!

God bless!
Shane