Hey y'all, It's Adam here. Just thought that I would check in! We had a great day as you can see by Kirstin's post. So I will just add a manly twist since I am the only man on this trip.
This morning we had worship and it was good. I feel like I can say that sin took a hold of me during the service and it was a struggle to hear God's Word through the mouth of an ordained female pastor. With God's grace, and the power of the Holy Spirit it was a great service.
After church we decided to ask some of the yocals what's what in Nashville and where we should visit. One member came up to us and told us that we would really enjoy the Cheekwood Botannical Gardens. It was really fun! We got there and despite lots of brown and little green, it was a neat experience. The best part was when we decided to take different things in nature to make a percussion medley and record it. It will be up on Facebook this evening, check it out!
We then ate our lunches on the way to the Adventure Science Center. And let me tell you, it may have been geared towards little kids, but college kids can make lots of fun out of it! I even lifted a car! (with the help of a lever system of course). When looking through the exhibits I would have to say my favorite things were the robotic exhibits. And maybe its just because I love technology, but I think everyone else enjoyed it as well...
At the church we are staying at there held an afternoon Swahili worship service. We decided to check it out because Africans have a very unique style to worshiping God that intrigued us. We got to the church when it started at 4pm. And the service began twenty minutes later (typical non-American view on time). There was lots of impromptu music and dance and clapping sessions that was great to experience! Seriously, it brought me such peace and I now have a strong desire to learn Swahili and worship with African Americans more often.
After the service was finished, we decided to cook some dinner. We settled on spaghetti with homemade sauce. We wrote down all the ingredients we needed and headed to the grocery store. When we got back it was like somebody flipped the "community building" switch and everyone pitched in with a different task. Katie Miller and I watched the stove, browned hamburger, heated up and seasoned the sauce mixes, etc. Kirstin Meyer was the "dicer" which will probably end up being her nickname the rest of the week. She diced the tomatoes and onions and even sliced the bread! (with accidental injury no worries she's all safe!) Samantha Hasek was the "mincer" and minced the garlic cloves. And Lydia was everything else, the brains behind the whole working cog. By the time it came to eating everyone had raved about how great the sauce was and complimented me and for those who know me, I don't take compliments very well so I shrugged it off saying that I couldn't do it without my minions!
Side story: On the way to Midland, MI we were at the toll booth to cross the bridge from da UP to the LP and the attendant, upon taking our $3.50 and giving us a receipt said: "Have a nice day Reverend, and to your minions as well!" So I am a pastor now and my minions are well... my minions. :)
Back on track: After dinner, we cleaned up and had closing devotions at 10pm. We sang the songs: Holy is the Lord, Mighty to Save (Kristi's favorite), and Sanctuary. I read from Mark 4:35-41 on Jesus calming the storm but focused on the fact that Jesus was sleeping (thank you Dr. Steve Arnold for this devotion). And now it is time to blog and sleep. My migraine is slowly dying which is great and we are ready for our first day of work! (God willing the storm isn't that severe).
Until next time, Peace Out!
My favorite song!!! wish I could have been there.
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