What a weekend...

I really been feeling the need to get reinvolved in the community here. In the past I have volunteered at the Chambliss Shelter, and I still to some work with the Kindergarten class but I have been pretty self absorbed lately. We were going to try and start up our little Bible Study that we had for so many years but recently kinda dropped, but I have been sick the last two Friday nights. This weekend however provided to great oppurtunites for Will and I. On Saturday our friend invited us to a meeting of the Adventist Peace Fellowship
We are going to attend their future events and see where we can get involved.

Today, we went to see the film God Grew Tired of Us. This film followed some of the Lost Boys of Sudan who came to America as refugees. Afterwards we attended a reception where we meet some of the refugees and learned about the refugee support program here in Chattanooga.
We spoke to the volunteer coordinator and will hopefully be helping out soon.

No matter where I land theologically I know that giving of myself needs to be a major part of my life. I am really excited about these two great opportunities.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh yes the Chambliss Shelter I remember going there. I think giving of yourself is always good.
March 28, 2007 at 2:20 AM
Marcel said…
So what's the update on your volunteer endeavors? Your readers wanna know!

Peace,
Marcel at The Wheel
April 18, 2007 at 5:29 PM
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