I apologize for the the previous vent session, things are just new and different here, so small things like not being able to connect to the Internet (which I'm taught to do constantly at school) seem larger than they really are. I'm becoming more and more aware of how much of a spoiled American I am. Here, not many people can afford the Internet. Those who can afford it have to pay high fees because it costs money to download anything... quite a bit of money, actually. So, you don't just pay one flat rate every month... downloads add up fast, especially if they're necessary for work or something.
Today we went back to Glynde Church (where Helene's family goes) to have the experience of worshiping in their sanctuary. Last week when we went to church we were in the fellowship hall because it was air conditioned and the sanctuary isn't, but this week it is a bit cooler and they opened the doors on the sides of the sanctuary that open up to the street and allow a breeze to cool the room. It was very interesting because each week they have a different team that leads worship and it is their responsibility to pick out the songs. So, last week it the songs were more contemporary and like the songs you'd hear on a Christian radio station in the states. However, this week the music was more like hymns that were put to a different beat. After church a bunch of young adult couples came and chatted with us, they are all so wonderful, I think I will be joining a small group with them next week.
After church we had an option of staying for a meeting about starting up a youth program, but we are all still very tired (I've been told that it takes at least two weeks before your body gets used to the time difference... I've been waking up at 2 or 3 wide awake). Being tired we opted out of staying for the meeting and returned to Hosanna Heights to rest a bit before we would to the Hahn's.
Julie Hahn is a women I previously mentioned who does "parent encouraging" for LCC. She is married to Chris and they have four children: Gabby (18), Jesse (16), Tiana (14), and Noah (10). We went to their house for a bit before we went to their church for the youth led service on Sunday nights at Golden Grove Lutheran Fellowship. Gabby, Jesse, and Tiana all play and/or sing in the youth band... are very good at it! Gabby even gave the message during the service... it was about trusting God for everything, even your undies! :)
Later that night we went back to their house and hung out for a few hours until Julie and her husband returned from a barbie. I really enjoyed having good conversation with them. It was wonderful!
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