Northern Ireland Day 8

So I’m starting with writing this at 11:30 at Oasis after setting up the sound and trying to get the lights working. But last night went real well, each day just was better then the day before, and even the staff said it every night and that this was the best group and best time they’ve had ever being here. The kids said we were the first Americans they would miss. But for the second time we were able to quiet them to let us talk, and for more than one person and 5 minutes. It was amazing that they asked to hear more from us, truly God. Saying goodbye was also tough but I left them with some words of hope and encouragement as each one of us in the team said something they felt needed to be shared. Truly an amazing work and miracle! All I can say is Gos is amazing and changed me in every way.

Nightlight was also very fun. We walked in Newcastle town centre praying and talking with such nice people here, even though some were drunk. But we headed back to central park at 2am to chat with the people coming out of the pubs and clubs drunk, and offering tea and coffee and hot chocolate. Just showing love and such. Some pretty funny stories, and just another great form of ministry here, very different then the youth earlier on. It was a great night, and we all were cold.

So today was also great having our day to ourselves. We took a coach to Belfast and shopped around for about 2 hours. It was great! Nice seeing a city here, kind of like back home except way older buildings, double decker buses, and British looking taxis. Got mom a lot of things though and Ashley. Bought one of her Christmas presents, not including the one I bought in front of her that she’s now wearing, her new purity ring. Which I got one too. We got those though up at the north tip of Ireland, Giant Causeway. Very cold lunch up at the top of the mountain, but walking down below was awesome! Real beautiful, got many pictures even though it was raining, not hard though. The rocks were so cool, and the columns. Would like to find out more about the history of it, and maybe see the castle next time (if there is one, or add it to the bucket list). But a very interesting day after finishing a great week, and looking forward to one last great day tomorrow, but very sad to leave even though I am missing home, but I’m in love here!

Counting down the hours left now, I’ll miss it here, and am changed by God truly. Pray for Project Evangelism here and the ministry done here. Most of the people are great here, and the organisation knows how to speak to these people, but many struggles are ahead, as well as looking back on the amazing success, because we’re here to live by faith, and not successes, only God can succeed using us. Truly amazed and changed this week.

~ by djdave on December 19, 2008.