This was a truly “down” week in my sabbatical – not a lot of activity. It was a time to concentrate on the first aim of the sabbatical – to be renewed in my calling as a child of God and a servant of Christ’s church.
I spent time in personal retreat as well as another session with Rev. Harlan Van Oort, chaplain at NWC, who has agreed to help me with spiritual direction during this season of rest and renewal.
The week also saw the enjoyment of other activities, too:
Paintball with the 7th & 8th grade boys (and a few others)! It was fun to just hang out with kids from church. The pictures tell it all! I’ve got $5 for the student who nailed Jeff Guthmiller. Click on the pictures for a bigger image.
I spent time in personal retreat as well as another session with Rev. Harlan Van Oort, chaplain at NWC, who has agreed to help me with spiritual direction during this season of rest and renewal.
The week also saw the enjoyment of other activities, too:
Paintball with the 7th & 8th grade boys (and a few others)! It was fun to just hang out with kids from church. The pictures tell it all! I’ve got $5 for the student who nailed Jeff Guthmiller. Click on the pictures for a bigger image.
I also was able to enjoy two rounds of golf. Achievements of note: on Friday, May 25, I defeated Bill Muilenburg by a stroke (thanks to a lucky chip downhill on number 9 –hitting the pin to save par). Of course, he suggested I had to give him a couple strokes because of his recent surgery. On Monday, May 28, a long birdie putt on 3 made up for a host of errors elsewhere and a 45 bested playing partners Dr. Jeff Joiner, Rev. Jon Nelson, and Denny Brand (Shelly’s dad).
Church this week brought us to First Reformed in Hospers, where we had a chance to listen to one of my clergy support group friends – Rev. Milt Sikkema.
Tomorrow we’re off to Japan!
Thanks for your prayers on this journey. We look forward to updating you as we are able. Although Japan is a high-tech country, the places we are staying may not have as much access to the internet. Updates on the way may be a little sparse
Church this week brought us to First Reformed in Hospers, where we had a chance to listen to one of my clergy support group friends – Rev. Milt Sikkema.
Tomorrow we’re off to Japan!
Thanks for your prayers on this journey. We look forward to updating you as we are able. Although Japan is a high-tech country, the places we are staying may not have as much access to the internet. Updates on the way may be a little sparse
