Hello Everyone!

We are writing to you from our Hyde Park Randor Hotel room located in the city of Westminster, London. We are 3 blocks from the Paddington Station...yes it is ok to think of Paddington bear, there was lots of Paddington merchandise for sale at the exit of the station.

Everything around our street looks like it is straight out of the movie "My Fair Lady" minus the cars of course.

After we checked into our hotel we went to get some lunch. We decided on a cute little sandwich shop but they were cash only so we settled for the oh so exotic Burger King. After lunch we navigated to tube to the Tower Hill station. We were hoping to tour the Tower of London but the guy at the ticket booth said we would have more time if we came back tomorrow. So instead we went on a "City Cruise" down the Thames River. It was very informative and entertaining-our Captain/Tour Guide was a regular comedian. We set sail from the Tower of London and went all the way down to Westminster Abbey. There was so much scenery to take in. We are hoping to get some actual touring in tomorrow.

We got some great photos of Big Ben though. Big Ben is actually the name of the bell, not the tower. The Captain/Tour Guide said that this is perhaps because the maker of the bell, Ben ...somebody, was a rather bell shaped individual.

It was a great day but we are exhausted and ready to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a great day filled with seeing historic London.

One More Day!!!

Hello Again!

     Today I write with tons of excitement because tomorrow we leave! There's lots of packing and organizing to do today but its nothing we can't handle. 

My mom thought it would be a good idea if we posted a better description of the VBS curriculum so here it goes:)

This VBS is entitled "Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari."  As the title might imply, the emphasis is on prayer and the important role it plays in our relationship with Christ. It focuses on the importance of talking to God daily. The Lord's Prayer is used in many of the songs and lessons. Jennie and I are pretty excited about teaching the music to the kids. It is fun and full of many opportunities to share concepts in a simple but truthful way. The music has a ton of African influence so it is full of driving rhythms. It will be very fun for the kids and give them opportunities to move and make beautiful music. (which is so very important to us future music teachers.)  

There is so much joy encompassed in teaching kids music with great truth in it. Again, please pray that we will be an encouragement to those around us and that we would be also be encouraged. Hopefully the next time you hear from us we will be on the other side of the pond!!!!!

Lots of Love,

   Debbie (and Jennie)

T minus 5 days and counting

Dear friends and family,

In a few short days Jennie and I will be in another country, across the atlantic, getting ready to start our day. It is my hope that both Jennie and I will be able to keep everyone updated during our time in London. Naturally we would love to call each and everyone of you and let you know what is happening at every moment, but being human and only semi-employed college students with out super fantastic cell phones; we will opt to enter the world of blogging in hopes that it will provide a brief glimpse of the experiences that we hope to have. 

For those of you who may not know the whole story, Jennie and I leave for London on Wednesday the 29th for a fantastic VBS and cultural adventure! We will be returning August 10th with what we hope will be a lifetime of memories and encouraging stories to share.  Thanks to everyone who has been supporting us financially and through prayer. We are so encouraged by your love.  

We would welcome prayer in the next few days as we finalize details, pack, learn ALL the VBS songs, and try not to worry mom too much. (love you mom!) Please pray for the ministry that we will be bringing to the kids and the church community in London. We want to be both an encouragement and blessing to the people we are serving. It is also my hope that Jennie and I will be encouraged and blessed by everyone we encounter. 

 

Keep looking for updates and photos. We are SO excited! 

With Excitement,

  Debbie