Sunday, September 23, 2018

Our day started with a meeting with two representatives from Hope International.  We spent time getting to know one another, getting a better understanding of our two organizations, and exploring ways that we might work together.  Some interesting opportunities might present themselves to our organizations.

We then headed to church at Grape Vine Church.  The church meets in a building that houses a night club during the week, and their church on Sunday.  I was reminded of God’s redemptive power as we experienced a warm time of worship with fellow believers.  It matters not the building, God can redeem anything as long as he is in it.  It is a very young church, with most under the age of 30, and lots of children.  A sweet spirit was clearly evident here.

After a great pizza lunch at the local mall, we attended a fitness forum, where Andre and Alan spoke.  Alan spoke on leadership characteristics, and did a wonderful job.

We retired to the hotel for rest and preparation for class on Monday.  None of us rested very well on our second night here (pretty normal), so we all needed rest.

More later after our first day of class.  Your somewhat refreshed roving reporter.

Tim